SWU Global Engagement

SWU Global Engagement 2024

 

Spring Break 2024, PANAMA TEAM (March 2 - 8, 2024)

  • Destination: Panama
  • Dates:  Depart- 3/2, Return- 3/8
  • Approximate Cost:   $1800 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)   
  • Team Leader: Christy Van Steenburg (Global Engagement Coordinator)
  • Team: Open to faculty, staff, and students
  • Team Size: 8-12
  • Mission: We will be partnering with the Panamanian Wesleyan Church, working with children, teens, and young adults to encounter God, explore culture, engage in eternal relationships. 
  • Application Deadline:  CLOSED

 

Summer 2024, ROMANIA TEAM (July 25/26 - August 5/6)

  • Destination: Romania
  • Dates:  Depart- 7/25 or 7/26, Return- 8/5 or 8/6
  • Approximate Cost:   $2900 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)   
  • Team Leader: Professor Joey Turner (Assistant Professor of Human Services and Coordinator of Studies and Internships for Human Services)
  • Team: Open students, faculty, and staff (our primary desire is to fill the spots with students first)
  • Team Size: 8-10
  • Mission: We will be partnering with a local Baptist Church. Specifically serving alongside the local leaders for a children's camp and teen activities. With a main purpose to encounter God, explore culture, engage in eternal relationships. 
  • Application DeadlineCLOSED

Characteristics of SWU Global Engagement Service Trips

  • Committed to partner with local organizations and individuals.
  • Committed to service and hard work. 
  • Committed to honor the local culture and people.
  • Committed to encouragement and teamwork.
  • Committed to development and sustainability.
  • Committed to honoring Jesus Christ in all things.