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
  • Application Deadline:  Friday, November 17, 2023

 

Summer 2024, PERU TEAM (May 19 - 29, 2024)

  • Destination: Peru
  • Dates:  Depart- 5/19, Return- 5/29
  • Approximate Cost:   $3200 (includes airfare, ground transportation, meals, lodging and ministry costs)   
  • Team Leader: Dr. Nathan Street (assistant professor of graduate education)
  • Team: Open to faculty, staff, and students
  • Team Size: 8-12
  • Mission: We will be partnering with missionaries in the Church of God. Specifically serving in educational ways with the Quechua indigenous people, Bible schools, church services, etc.
  • Application Deadline:  Friday, January 26, 2024

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.