We have always said training paired with authentic ministry can lead to lasting change! So when the idea of a virtual trip was first presented, we were unsure that it would be true to the mission God has given us. Many of the virtual trips we heard about did a great job of educating people on missions and the location they were interested in, but they struggled to incorporate our philosophy of authentic ministry.

The very first trip for Youth Missions International was to Ukraine. A team that included the co-founders of the ministry headed to work with our close ministry partners, Awana Ukraine. Trips to Cherkasy, Odesa, and Kyiv strengthened this partnership and created multiple opportunities for engagement. Throughout the years we have had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside this amazing team.

God has used this ministry to empower young people to continually live and share their faith in the local and global communities they serve since 2007. The ministry has always focused on helping young people live the word of God, share the Gospel of Jesus, and serve the Church!