Global Engagement

SWU Global Engagement Teams

For the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Spring Break 2025, PANAMA TEAM (March 8 - 14)

Destination: Panama
Dates: Depart- March 8th Return- March 14
Approximate Cost: $1900 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)
Team Leader: Christy Van Steenburg (Coordinator for Global Engagement)
Team: Open students, faculty, and staff (our primary desire is to fill the spots with students first)
Team Size: 10-12
Mission: We will be partnering with a local Wesleyan Church; specifically serving alongside the local leaders for a children's ministry and teen activities; with our main purpose being to encounter God, explore culture, engage in eternal relationships.
Application Deadline: November 22, 2024

SUMMER 2025, ROMANIA TEAM (July 10 - 21)

Destination: Romania
Dates: Depart- July 10th Return- July 21st
Approximate Cost: $3000 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)
Team Leader: 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 to host a children and teen camp; with our main purpose being to encounter God, explore culture, and engage in eternal relationships.
Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As we serve, our desire is that our teams:

We are committed to: