Spring Break
Mission Trips
Our desire, as we hope is yours, is to see the name of Jesus magnified and exalted on our campus, in the lives of our lost friends, and ultimately around the globe.
the purpose
Following the example set by Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, we are called to make disciples of all nations. In keeping with that, there are many opportunities to make disciples by serving within InterVarsity, in our community through local partners, and abroad with our global partners as well.
Our chapter's global mission is to reach beyond the walls of our campus by bringing students and the poor together cross-culturally to encounter God, share the Good News, and serve others through ministry.
2025 Mission Trips
Costa Rica
During my time in Costa Rica, God taught me a lot about what it means to truly “show mercy” (Matthew 9:13). The way our days were structured around different vocational ministry activities didn’t always lend itself to standard Gospel presentations or what many think of as “traditional” missions work (not to mention the language barrier!) However, I realized that “showing mercy” and living missionally can still be present in so many ways––whether it is through conversations over cafecito (coffee), intense workouts, math homework, or making hamburgers for a cooking class. I’m challenged to think more about how I can continue to “show mercy” in my daily activities when I’m back at JMU.
We had the opportunity to serve in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. We served at various sites such as men’s sports, women’s social work, education, micro finance and many other sites. We also served alongside a group of high schoolers and a group from Grand Canyon University. It was a blessing to grow closer to one another but also to get to serve the site leaders and people of the community. The Lord was able to move in the lives of our team for people struggling with depression, people who were unsure of their faith, and students who wanted to see what it looked like to serve in a different country, the Lord showed up so much!
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, we were able to experience how the Lord was moving in a totally different context from our own. We worked alongside full-time SI missionaries at Education, Social Work, Microfinance, Sports Club, and Agriculture sites. During this time, we were able to see what it means to use our vocation for the sake of furthering God's Kingdom. We grew in vocational ability, we grew closer as friends, and we grew closer to our Savior. I take many of the lessons I learned during this week with me as I engage with those around me and as I think about the vocation I want to pursue. It was amazing to see the Lord work!
2024 Guatemala
The purpose of our trip to Guatemala was to expand and increase SI’s relationship with the community. It was a great overall experience being immersed in the culture through our host families and being in the center of the town. God is certainly moving in Guatemala and we got the blessing to play a small role in the bigger mission of expanding the kingdom through nurturing and loving relationships.
Harrisonburg
Plunge
For the first time ever JMUIV held a service trip in Harrisonburg. We learned what it meant to do justice and care for the vulnerable within the community we are a part of (Micah 6:8, James 1:27). Our crew had the opportunity to work directly with immigrants and refugees, the homeless population, the disabled community and the food insecure. We as students have a unique opportunity to not only be a part of a campus but to also be part of a city. Harrisonburg is a beautiful city and we are blessed to be a part of it.
