Student Mission Trips

Missions Residency

Pray for discernment on where the Spirit is leading you to serve.

Use Find a Trip to apply for the specific trip you are looking for. The deadline for Fall is May 15 and Spring is October 15.

Engage your church and community in raising awareness of your calling and financial needs in order to go. 50% scholarships available for Southern Baptist Church members.

Spend time in The Word, connect with your church, and leverage IMB training resources for ways to grow.

Time to pack your bags and prepare physically for the opportunity to change your life, and bring the gospel to the world.

Grab your tickets and bags then join us as we transform lives for the sake of the gospel!

1. Pray

2. Apply

3. Raise Funds

4. Prepare Spiritually

5. Pack

6. Go

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The IMB Missions Residency is a pathway for 18–29-year-olds who wish to serve cross-culturally with the IMB for 4 months to 1 year. If you’re considering a career in missions or church planting, this pathway will sharpen your skills and provide practical ministry experience while working on many of the requirements for mid-term (2 years) or long-term (3+ years) jobs with the IMB. Residents will participate in strategic, biblical mission efforts alongside IMB teams while being discipled as followers of Christ and ministers of the gospel.

What Can You Expect?

Experience in cross-cultural gospel ministry
Mentorship for spiritual growth and ministry experience
First-class training from IMB staff and missionary leaders
Logistical support for on-the-ground needs

There is no minimum education or prior experience required!

Our Training Includes:

Biblical evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development strategies
Security and risk management
Teaming and communication
Cross-cultural living and ministry

When Can You Go?

4 months: August to December or January to May
8 months: August to May or January to July
12 months: August to July or January to December

Find a Trip

30,000+ Successful Trips

Testimonials

“If you’re a college student looking for a life-altering opportunity, no organization is better equipped to mobilize college students than the IMB. You’ll be assigned to a location where your work will be part of an ongoing strategy. You will be equipped not only for your task, but for a lifetime of missions work.”

– Drew Dabbs Student Trips Leader

“I do not know where to begin when describing my time overseas. I do know one thing and that is God is moving in ways we cannot even imagine. My time overseas was the most exhausting yet rewarding time. If you want to see God actively moving. You have to go and see for yourself.

– Kenny South Asia

“I’ve worked with IMB for years. Whether on the field personally or sending students, I’ve always had confidence that we we’re blessed to be a part of a great team God is using to reach the nations with the gospel! “

– Brandon Brister Student Trips Leader

“Serving with the IMB has opened my eyes to the need for people to take the gospel to the nations. Through serving I now know I am called to spend my life serving in ministry.”

– Ashley Ruth Charles Africa