Men's Mission Trip

Men's Mission Trip

Date / Time

Saturday, November 8 - Saturday, November 15

Location

Bogota, Colombia, South America

Cost

$1500 per person; required to pay $1000 deposit.
Remaining $500 due by September 30

Registration for Men's Mission Trip closed on Sunday, August 10, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact us with questions or for more information.

The Republic of Colombia is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world containing mountain ranges, coastlines, and the Amazon Rainforest. Despite its beauty, many people in Colombia have been affected by homelessness, drug addiction, or violence from drug trafficking.

It’s also home to unreached tribes, a large student population rejecting the gospel, and thousands of children living on the streets. Through a mission trip, men ages 18 and older are invited to help bring hope and restoration to the people of Colombia.

The trip will include activities such as participation in local church services, evangelism, prayer, clothing drives, sports programs, handing out Bibles, and more. While subject to change, you can see a sample itinerary below.

Men must be at least age 18 to register, and you must have a valid U.S. passport at the time of registration. A background check is also required. If you do not already have a background check on file with the church, a link will be sent to you after registration to complete a background check form. The cost of the trip is $1,500 with $1,000 due at registration, and the remaining $500 due by September 30. Register today to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the people of Colombia!

Sample Itinerary (subject to changes)

Saturday, November 8

  • 4 am – Depart BAC for Cleveland International Airport
  • 3 pm – Arrive in Bogota, Colombia
  • 5 pm – Arrive at hotel
  • 6 pm – Dinner and prayer

Sunday, November 9

  • 7 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 8:30 am – Depart for church
  • 10 am – Participate in local church worship service
  • 1 pm – Lunch with the church
  • 2:30 pm – Evangelism in local park
  • 6 pm – Dinner and shopping center
  • 9 pm – Prayer and rest

Monday, November 10

  • 7 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 9 am – Depart for Monserrate
  • 10 am – Prayer overlooking the city
  • 12 pm – Traditional Colombia lunch
  • 1 pm – Visit Bolivar Square and National Capital
  • 4 pm – Drive through a darker side of the city
  • 6 pm – Dinner
  • 8 pm – Prayer and rest

Tuesday, November 11

  • 7 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 9 am – Depart for Suba to help with clothing ministry
  • 10 am – Deliver clothing, Bibles, and help organize
  • 12 pm – Lunch in neighborhood
  • 1 pm – Children’s Foundation and sports program
  • 2:30 pm – Depart for El Codito
  • 4 pm – Prayer and evangelism
  • 5:30 pm – Pizza party
  • 6 pm – House church service
  • 9 pm – Prayer and rest

Wednesday, November 12

  • 7 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 8 am – Depart for Soacha (trafficking and guerilla zone)
  • 10 am – Provide meals, evangelism, Bibles, and service projects
  • 3 pm – Leave Soacha
  • 4:30 pm – Dinner at Commercial Center
  • 7 pm – Radio broadcast for prayer
  • 8 pm – Prayer and rest

Thursday, November 13

  • 6 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 7 am – Depart for Facatativa
  • 10 – Visit flower factories
  • 12 pm – Traditional Colombia lunch
  • 1 pm – Evangelism and sports ministry with kids
  • 4:30 pm – Walk downtown for dinner
  • 6 pm – Evangelism training to church
  • 10 pm – Prayer and rest

Friday, November 14

  • 7 am – Breakfast and prayer
  • 9 am – Depart for Ciudad Bolivar
  • 10 am – Evangelism
  • 12 pm – Lunch
  • 1 pm – Evangelism
  • 6:30 pm – Depart for translator team party
  • 7 pm – Dinner at Crepes and Waffles
  • 9 pm – Prayer and rest

Saturday, November 15

  • 5:30 am – Check out of hotel
  • 6:30 am – Arrive at airport
  • 9:30 am – Depart for home
  • 10 pm – Arrive back at BAC

FAQ's

The staff member who is responsible for helping coordinate this trip is Stephanie Wright. The person leading the trip is one of our church members, James Vernot. James has been to Colombia several times and has worked with Stephanie to plan and organize this trip. James will lead the trip while in Colombia. If you’d like to contact him directly, his email is vernotfamilyministries@gmail.com
This mission trip is for adult men only due to potential risks and dangers in Colombia. Please know before you choose to participate that the U.S. Department of State has given Colombia a travel advisory of Level 3: Reconsider Travel. You can learn more about the risks here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html
Our group will be provided with a team of translators to help communicate with people in Colombia.
The $1,500 fee covers your airfare, hotel, and food, so bringing additional money is not required. If you would like to bring money for emergencies or shopping, you can use a debit or credit card (the most widely accepted cards are Visa and MasterCard), or you can use cash. We recommend you let your bank or credit card company know about your plans to travel to Colombia ahead of time, so your purchases aren’t denied.
Yes, it is recommended you have a working phone or smart device in your possession while in Colombia in the event of an emergency. Check with your service provider to add international service to your phone plan for the month we’re traveling or purchase a prepaid or disposable phone that will work internationally.

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