Be a Goer

Goers serve in remote places to spread the love of Jesus.

Why Go?

Jesus tells us to go make disciples, and that's exactly what we set out to do! Through going and telling others of the Great Commission, we are being obedient to the Lord and growing His kingdom. With God's provision and guidance, we aim to bring peace, joy, and restoration to everybody we meet!

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

- Matthew 28:19-20

For every 1 XMA Goer

people hear the gospel message

Sharing the Good News

XMA volunteers serve on 8-12 day trips sharing the love of Jesus with overlooked people in remote locations around our world and helping with human needs such as medical, dental, clean water, construction, educational, and other basic needs.

Going as an Individual

Going as a Group

Can I Do This?

Trips are based on your capability and comfort level.

Activity Level 1

RELAXED.

Adventure with a purpose at its most relaxed pace. Travel by vehicle to ministry locations, stay in hotels or guest houses, indoor plumbing, sleep in beds. No hiking or camping involved. Restaurants and team-cooked meals.

Activity Level 2

EASY ACTIVE.

Still no hiking or camping but a few less creature comforts. Possibly several hours in a van or 4 wheel driving each day, outhouses possible during the day but showers and toilets at night, beds may not be quite as soft. Restaurants and team-cooked meals with some sack lunches and snacks during the day.

Activity Level 3

MODERATE.

Camping or staying in villages one or more nights. Some light hiking possible but mostly driving or boating. Outhouses and no shower for one or more nights. May eat some village food.

Activity Level 4

VIGOROUS.

Hiking, biking and/or boating 3 to 6 hours a day for several days at elevations up to 8,000 feet. Camping, village stays and hostels for several nights. No indoor plumbing most of the trip. Packaged and dehydrated meals mostly but also opportunities for several village meals.

Activity Level 5

STRENUOUS.

Hiking or biking 5 to 10 hours a day for a week or more possibly at elevations above 8,000 feet. Camping, village stays and hostels for a week or more. Mostly local food. If they have indoor plumbing you’ll wish they didn’t!

Activity Level 5

UNKNOWN.

Exploratory trip into unknown areas. Could involve any of the items in levels 1 – 5 plus a lot more.
We just don’t know until we go. Should make for some good stories for those who make it back!

Where We Go

South America

Central America

For over 15 years and with over 250 teams we have taken the Gospel to make an impact for the kingdom in remote areas. Our teams work with national partners to assist with travel, translation, and to build an ongoing relationship for the purposes of ministry. XMA teams seek to encourage prior church plants, engage in new church planting activities, and evangelize the lost along the way.

Honduras

God continues to expand the work in and around San Jose de Pane, Honduras. Teams traveling to this area use Pane as a home base to expand into the surrounding 14 mountain villages. Through the village schools, we are able to share Bible stories, crafts, songs, and movies with the children, which will often open to door for us to share the Gospel one on one. Our teams conduct medical clinics, dental clinics, Revital-eyes vision clinics, and men's and women's disciple conferences. There are also various construction projects goin on at different times during the year. Our ultimate goal is to make disciples and plant self-sustaining, reproducing churches in each of these villages so that they can then go out and reach their fellow Hondurans.

Nicaragua

The main focus in Nicaragua is finding remote, hard-to-reach areas in need of the Gospel. Terry and Denise Parks have led over 250 teams to make an impact there, and work with national partners to assist with travel and translation. XMA teams seek to encourage prior church plants, engage in new church planting activities, and evangelize the lost along the way.

Africa

In a country where 98% of the population has never heard the gospel, we work within an English Language Center to build relationships as a way for the Gospel to go forward in this hard to reach area. The center allows us to connect with a variety of locals and share with them the good news.

North Africa

A language and cultural center helps build bridges with locals and provides opportunities to share the Gospel. 98% of the population have never heard the Truth.

Zimbabwe

Focusing on evangelizing new believers and planting churches, XMA partners with local pastors in Zimbabwe to minister to those in need through Humanitarian Aid and the Jesus Film Project. Todd Flowers uses his extensive medical experience to help those in need, which opens doors for presenting the Gospel.

Tourists and locals flock to one of the many restaurants in the Roman Ghetto district. This small neighborhood is delimited by the Tiber River on one side and by Venice Square on the other. While steeped in cultural and religious history, today, this area of Rome, Italy, is filled with quaint restaurants and shops in the old buildings. IMB Photo

Europe

Central & Southeast Asia

Central & Southeast Asia

In American culture, the countries of Central and Southeast Asia are often considered to be unsafe and insecure. However, when Jesus said to take the Gospel to all nations, we believe he meant all so we at XMA have chosen to build partnerships throughout Central and Southeast Asia to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in these heavily restricted areas. Work in this area requires a great deal of preparation and security, and that is why we have experienced trip leaders and national partners to help interested parties navigate ministering in these countries where there is extensive need for gospel witness.

Middle East

The World Is Waiting!

Travel with various levels of discretion.

Green - Go! Yellow - Use Caution Red - Use Extreme Caution

Green - Go!

Open country where evangelism and church planting in legal and culturally acceptable. No hostilities or physical threats expected for team, hosts or nationals. You are free to talk about and promote these trips through all media.

Yellow - Use Caution

Evangelism and church planting may be legal but not welcomed by the predominate culture. Harassment and/or ejection from the country possible for volunteers, hosts and nationals. When speaking to groups or publishing information about these trips use the general area only not the specific country name (for example say Southeast Asia or Western Africa). Do not give out other team member names or specific travel dates. Do not give the names of our hosts or nationals. Be very careful with anything that goes out on email, websites and church newsletters – assume that what you write will be read by everyone in the world!

Red - Use Extreme Caution

Evangelism and church planting are illegal and/or culturally unacceptable in this country. Detainment, immediate deportation and physical harm are possible for volunteers. Long-term imprisonment, physical harm and death possible for hosts and nationals. Do not share any information about his trip in any way with anyone outside of your immediate family and very close friends without prior approval of your team leader. Violation of this policy could cause you to be removed from the team.

When we go

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If you don’t see a trip date that works for you, give us a shout! We can craft a trip for you that fits your schedule and your activity level. Fill out this form to let us know what you're looking for.

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Testimonials

On a missions trip to NY I met a young lady who works with XMA. I’ve continued to be amazed at her dedication and continued work with the lost around the world. I’ve heard thru her amazing stories of God’s work. Awesome non profit!

Bebe H.
Donor

This is an “on the ground” organization that reaches and touches lives all over the world. Actions of XMA personally reach many people that would otherwise be unreached. The Outreach of this organization goes beyond electricity and common things that we take for granted each day, to share love and hope to others. I have personally been a part of these missions as well as my children. It has been life changing for me and my family.

Elliot C.
Volunteer

I had the experience of going on a mission trip to Nicaragua this year, which was my first trip with XMA! It was an awesome experience with seeing not only God at work but also XMA takes care of all your needs regarding interpreters, meals, and accommodations. I can’t wait to go on my next trip!

Ashley G.
First-time Goer

FAQs

Is my donation tax-deductable?

I want to join an XMA trip. Where do I start?

What do the expenses cover?

Your XMA trip cost is all-inclusive. It includes airfare, lodging, food, ground transportation, interpreters, offerings to partner ministries, and more. It also includes many things that most others haven’t thought about or don’t mention such as travel medical & emergency evacuation insurance and satellite or other emergency communication equipment. Plus all of our staff team leaders are Wilderness First Aid & CPR certified and have international travel safety & security training.

Where will I be staying?

Depending on the team and area you will be serving, your facilities may be our own mission house, a hotel room or an apartment provided by a local partner. All of these facilities will have showers, toilets and running water. Some teams travel farther out to villages and camp overnight using hammocks and camping pads. On those trips there isn’t always running water and flushing toilets available.

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How safe is it to travel?

Do I need any vaccinations to travel to the country?