Riverside Global

The mission of Jesus is unmistakebly clear: "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations..." We know that Jesus wants His church to share His love with people next door, and also those on every continent, from all ethnicities and language groups. At Riverside this passion is lived out through our relationships with Christian & Missionary Alliance (C&MA) partners in West Africa and Mexico. We also support the C&MA's Great Commission Fund which enables over 700+ international workers in 70 countries to assist local churches to start new churches and help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus. 

Short-Term Missions Trips Informational meetings

Informational meetings will be held to let you know about upcoming opportunities to GO with a Riverside team to Guinea, Guadalajara or Germany in 2025.  Come receive informational packets as well as ask questions from the Missions Team.  Meetings will be held the following days:

  • Sun Nov 3 @ 1:15pm in the Big Lake Cafe
  • Sun Nov 10 @ 12:15pm in the Sauk Rapids Worship Center
  • Tue Nov 12 @ 7pm in the Buffalo Family Room

Upcoming Short-term Mission Trips

Join other Riverside adults ready to GO with the following teams in 2025:

Guinea Ministry Team | Jan 16-26, 2025 | Assist with eye clinics, orphanage, and other area ministry. | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $2775 (scholarship available) | Applications have closed for this trip

Germany Kids' Day Camp Team | Jan 29-Feb10, 2025 | Assist local team with elementary kids' day camp | Max of 8-10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarship available) | Applications have closed for this trip

Mexico Construction Team | Feb 17-24, 2025 | Assist team in finish construction of Breath of Life Church. Skilled workers needed. | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarships available) | Deadline to apply: Nov 15, 2024

Guinea Ministry Team | May 15-25, 2025 | Assist with eye clinics, orphanage, and other area ministry. | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $2775 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: Jan 29, 2025

Mexico Rural Ministry Team | June 2-9, 2025 | Ministry team involved with local outreach and visitation | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $1950 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: March 2, 2025

Germany English Camp Team | Jul 31-Aug 11, 2025 | Assist local team with summer English camp with teens; NOTE: this is a camp location where teens and Riverside team will be staying throughout the week; will be full, active days including physical activities outdoors with the campers | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: April 16, 2025 (note: must be 20 years old at time of camp to apply due to age of campers)

Mexico Ministry Team | Oct 20-27, 2025 | Ministry team doing evangelism, home visits and other outreach in Guadalajara | Max of 10 adults | Estimated cost: $1900 (scholarship available) | Deadline to apply: July 2, 2025

APPLY TODAY!

Note: All trips require a $250 deposit with submission of application; trips are open to adults (18 years old) post high-school unless noted. 

MEXICO HANDBOOK     Guinea Handbook      Germany Handbook

Mexico Details     Guinea Details     Germany Details

WATCH THE WHY BEHIND MISSIONS
how Can I get involved globally?

You can get involved with global missions at Riverside as you:

PRAY:  Receive prayer updates from our partners around the world. Email us to sign up to receive monthly email updates.

GIVE:  All our giving to global missions goes through our Fuel for Global Missions Fund at Riverside. As outlined above, we partner with people in West Africa and Mexico, as well as our international workers around the world. Ready to give to the Fuel for Global Missions Fund? You can give here.

GO: We send short-term teams to assist our partners around the world.  As world travel opens up, we look forward to form teams to GO! Learn about our newest partnership is in Guadalajara, Mexico by watching the video below:

where does my giving go?

Riverside Church partners with different teams and a variety of global ministries in West Africa and Mexico and the Great Commission Fund to help us reach people who have not yet had the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Your giving to the Fuel for Global Missions Fund helps support missionaries and their ministries around the world. Ready to partner with us in giving? You can do so on our Give Page.

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