Here are some opportunities for short term service in 2012. Trip costs are current estimates and may change based on airline prices. Check back often, we will be posting more trips and additional details soon! 

Summit members may apply for a missions subsidy for trips not administered by the Summit. The subsidy has already been applied to all Summit administered trips and is reflected in the cost.  

If you have any questions or want to find out more, let us know.  

Denver, CO - June 10 - 14
In January 2011, we sent out 25 people to plant the Summit Church in Denver, CO. Now 75+ and growing, we are sending a team to help support their initiatives to serve their city and put in the gospel on display in Denver. 
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Cameron Lockey for more information.

Mufreesboro, TN - June 17 - 24
City Church is one of the Summit's newest church plants, sent out in July to this exurb of Nashville. This team will support and encourage the City Church team as they serve their city and build new relationships for the gospel.
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact us for more information

Southeast Asia - July 13 - 28
Join us as we partner with our church planting team in South East Asia to reach university students through local university bible studies, sports, and other activities. We will have the opportunity to visit some of the universities, meet with students and spend some time exploring the sites, sounds and tastes of this major city for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom.
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Clint Cox for more information. 
Estimated Cost: $2300 

South Asia - October 6 - 21
This team in South Asia is working with our church planters in one of the most remote places in the world. This trip will require difficult trekking at high altitudes as well as very simple living conditions, often in villager’s homes. If you are willing and able to use your skills here, this trip is a great fit for you.
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Brandon Sheets for more information.
Team Size: 2-6
Estimated Cost: $3000

India - October 12 - 21
This team will be traveling with Global Hope India to serve a network of 2,400 indigenous church planters. The team will focus on women & children. We will be conducting a 3-day women's conference to encourage hundreds of pastor wives. This team will also work in orphan care and prevention of human trafficking.
Administered by: Global Hope India
Contact Debi Sprouse for more information.
Team Size: 12
Estimated Cost: $2700

Dominican Republic - October 18 - 22 
This is a family-friendly trip that will be coordinated and lead by the Summit Kids ministry. The trip is designed to give families a chance to serve together in an international setting.  
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Jeremy Pollard for more information.
Estimated Cost: $1200 

India - October 19 - 28
This team will be traveling with Global Hope India to empower local churches with dental clinics and other outreach events. A few dental professionals are needed to focus on the dental needs of orphans and an under resourced population. Non-dental professionals are also needed on this team to work with strategic partners in outreach.
Administered by: Global Hope India
Contact Becca Taylor for more information.
Team Size: 12
Estimated Cost: $2700

Kenya - November 2 - 11
We are partnering with Uhuru Child to send a team into six Resettlement Villages in Kenya to share the gospel. This team of adults will be stepping into the lives of up to 6,000 impoverished people, and will serve those whose lives have been uprooted by government corruption and tribal violence. All adults are welcome. 
Administered by: Uhuru Child
Contact Brad Brown for more information.  
Team Size: 20
Estimated Cost: $3000

Southeast Asia - Fall
The Summit has had longstanding involvement on the largest unevangelized island in the world. This trip will involve trekking to very remote areas to do research and share the good news. Physical fitness is a must in this intense environment.
Contact Jesse Weimer for more information.
Estimated Cost: $3100

Middle East - January 13 - 21 - CLOSED
This team is going to support our church planters in Central Asia. We’ll be hosting the team as people come in for a time of relaxation and refreshment.
Administered by: Summit Church 
Contact Ryan Doherty for more information. 
Team Size: 6-8
Cost: $2000 

Eastern Europe - January 16 - 26 - CLOSED
The NC Baptist Men are working with Hungarian speaking Roma (gypsy) living in Ukraine to provide for their medical needs.  This request is for doctors, nurses, pharmacy techs, and dentists to help facilitate a medical clinic.  The need is great.  
Administered by: NC Baptist Men 
Contact Dana Brown for more information.
Cost: $1850 

Kenya - March 23 - April 1 - CLOSED
We are sending a team into six Resettlement Villages in Kenya to share the gospel with Uhuru Child. This team of adults will lead a day of prayer for up to 6,000 impoverished people, and will serve those whose lives have been uprooted by government corruption and tribal violence. All adults are welcome. 
Administered by: Uhuru Child
Contact Brad Brown for more information.  
Team Size: 20
Estimated Cost: $3000

Haiti - Apri 3 - 10 - CLOSED
This trip will provide support to Global Outreach-Haiti in their ministries to the Haitian people near Port-au-Prince. Specific activities for the team will be established based on the skill sets of the team.  There is always a need for maintenance/mechanic skills and also opportunities to work in construction, medical, church leadership, or kid's ministry.  Middle school or high school students may be eligible if accompanied by a parent. 
Administered by: GO Haiti
Contact Bob Snyder for more information. 
Team Size: 12
Estimated Cost: $1200

Dominican Republic (x2) - April 2-6 & April 9-13 - CLOSED
The Summit Student Ministry will be leading two trips to introduce our students to cross-cultural missions through evangelism and church planting by supporting career workers in their long-term ministries.
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Scott Spragins for more information.
Cost: $1200

India - May 17 - 28 - CLOSED
This team will be traveling to central India to serve at an orphanage. We will be planning and running VBS for the children from the orphanage and the surrounding neighborhood. We will have the opportunity to bless the family working at the orphanage and catch a vision for the work God is doing there.
Administered by: Crossroads
Contact Laura Droege for more information.
Team Size: 10
Estimated Cost: $2700

Taiwan - May 24 - June 2 - CLOSED
Join us as we partner with our church planting team in Taipei, Taiwan to reach Taiwanese university students through local university bible studies, activities and English classes. We will have the opportunity to visit some of the universities, meet with students and spend some time exploring the sites, sounds and tastes of Taiwan-for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom. 
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Josh Navey for more information.  
Team Size: 6-10
Estimated Cost: $2300

Central Asia - June 13 - 24 - CLOSED
Partner with one of our church planting teams working in an unreached context. This team will be primarily focused on working to build relationships in the community. Trip activities are still being developed but may include running a sports camp and working to serve a local orphanage. 
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Matt Clark for more information. 
Team Size: 6
Estimated Cost: $2500

South Asia - June 15 - 24 - CLOSED
This team will be partnering with church planters from the Summit and national partners to train locals in strategies for more effectively reaching the millions who are still in the darkness. We will also be looking for new contacts and new areas of ministry in this central and strategic city.  
Administered by: Summit Church
Contact Peter Park for more information.
Team Size: 6 
Estimated Cost: $2600 

Nicaragua - June 29 - July 6 - CLOSED
Work with a ministry that focuses on neighborhoods and works to rescue and restore innocent children who have been forced into slavery and sex-trafficking.  Specific activities will be established based on the skill set of the team and may include outreach to street kids and street ladies, feeding the hungry, missionary care, medical projects, mechanic projects, building projects, and Nicaraguan local church connections. 
Administered by: One by One Nicaragua
Contact Talia Alley for more information.
Team Size: 10-12
Estimated Cost: $1500 

Greece - July 6 - 15 - CLOSED
The main goal of this summer’s IWC project in Greece is to come alongside the Greek Evangelical Church in reaching their communities for Christ. We will involve Greek teens and young adults in sharing their faith with their peers. This may include a 3 day trip to a Greek island. In addition, we plan to serve at a refugee center where the gospel is openly proclaimed among Central Asian refugees, as well as visit historic sites with great meaning to our Christian faith and history. 
Administered by: International World Changers
Contact Tom and Paula Droege by March 15 for more information. 
Ages: 15 through college
Estimated Cost: $2500

City Project (College Students) - June - August - CLOSED
Spend two months being immersed in the local church and cities around the globe. Travel to New York to learn more about one of the Summit’s North American church plants. Spend four weeks receiving theological training through a seminary class. Give your life away to the city of Durham, NC by partnering with ministries meeting the needs of the hurting. Intern with a Summit staff member as a summer intern. Finally, cap off the summer traveling cross culturally to Africa or South East Asia to see how God is working through the church internationally.  
Contact Susan for more information.  
Estimated Cost: $4500

Nepal - Mid or Late September - CLOSED
This team will partner with an anti-human trafficking group in Nepal called Tiny Hands International.  They will visit locations where THI works to share the Gospel and to meet physical needs.  The team will encourage staff, churches and women who are part of the anti-trafficking ministry, as well as learn first-hand about interventions to protect the children of Nepal and beyond.  
Administered by: Tiny Hands International
Contact Lisa Shaeffer for more information.  
Team Size: 5 - 7
Estimated Cost: $3500