Chicago Short-Term Mission Trip
WHO: BCC Outward Min. Short-Term Mission Trip Team will serve with Chicago Partners, Jesse and Emily Bond and YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Team Leaders: Pastor Alec Zacaroli and Dan Bertuna
WHAT: Two ministry slots per day—chosen from many options, most of which involve evangelism and are listed on our website ywamchicago.org , but others are possible, e.g. work/ physical service-type projects—with briefing and debriefing tailored to the type of ministry and the needs of the group. We prefer to have groups ride public transportation, i.e. CTA buses and trains (as opposed to using their own vans, Uber, etc.) for the sake of greater exposure to the life of the city and opportunities to shine the light of Jesus in dark places.
WHERE: Chicago, Illinois.
WHY: “Reaching the city to reach the world” means we see the treasure in opportunities to reach many ethnic, cultural and religious groups (Rev. 21:24) gathered in this and other urban areas, brought near by the providence of God (Acts 17:26-27) to hear the Good News of salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ, and to experience—and possibly join—a vibrant demonstration of the kingdom of God’s love expressed through His Church. We want people to witness the message of Jesus and receive Him, and we live out this vision in three main ways:
- By providing safe, clean, affordable housing for those who come to live and serve among these people.
- By teaching the Bible and evangelizing to the lost (Matthew 28:19-20).
- By intercession, esp. praying for kings and rulers (1 Timothy 2:1-4) whose decisions and decrees affect the lives of billions of people.
PRICE PER PERSON— $800 per person. This includes lodging (a bed, bathrooms, space to eat and relax), three meals per day and roundtrip airfare and ground transportation. Fundraising tips are available from team leaders and the Short-Term Missions Coordinator.
LODGING: Bunk beds in a dorm-like setting with electricity and central air for heat/ cool. Males and females stay in separate apartments in the same building, but they share meals, team devotions, teaching, relaxing, etc. in a third space, our basement. We have only one bathroom—, sink & —per apartment (part of the reason for the cap on group size), and a 3/4 bath in the basement (toilet, sink and , no tub).
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE:
(may vary depending on partner needs at the time and applicants from BCC)
7-8a Breakfast
8-10a Morning routine—personal hygiene, devotions
10-11a Briefing for Water Tower
11a-3p Water Tower outreach, eat lunch out
4-6p Travel to YChi (our building) & debrief
6-7p Dinner, clean up
7-10p Water stations on Devon (outdoor, warm-weather dependant)
OR Lincolnwood Mall evangelism (indoor option)
TRIP SIZE: Trip is limited to 10 males and 10 females. Ages 17 and up. People who are not 18 by the time of the trip departure should have a legal guardian present or an authorization form giving one of the adults from their team a temporary guardianship.
APPLY TODAY USING THE LINK PROVIDED*
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
*You will be asked to create an account on Managed Missions to apply for the trip. This does NOT lock you into any commitment nor does it guarantee that you will be placed on the team. Create an account, input your information and a profile picture, and then select your preferred trip(s). Once your application has been reviewed by Outward Ministries staff you will be notified about team placement. A non-refundable deposit will be collected after the first team meeting. You will also be given tools and training to help raise funds to cover the cost of your trip if you desire to do so.
