Go. Serve. Grow. Join a Mission Trip with Purpose.
Whether you're feeling called to serve, looking to grow spiritually, or simply asking, "Can I really make a difference?" — we’re here to guide you.
Our short-term mission trips to Costa Rica are more than a week of good intentions. They’re about real impact, real people, and real transformation — for everyone involved.
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What to Expect
Overview:
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Trip Duration: Typically 7–10 days
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Location: San José, Costa Rica (specific neighborhoods)
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Focus Areas: Children’s development, university student mentorship, community meals, and outreach to women in vulnerable situations
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Team Size: 8–12 people, led by experienced staff
We Provide:
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Safe and vetted housing and transportation
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Cross-cultural ministry training
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On-site translators and local ministry liaisons
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Travel insurance guidance and emergency protocols​​​
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Who Should Come?
You don’t need to be a pastor or a pro. Just someone with a heart to serve.
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Young adults (18–30)
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Small church teams
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Parents with teens (with supervision)
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College or gap year students looking for meaningful experiences
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Safety, Theology & Transparency
Safety First:
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Vetted in-country accommodations
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Emergency plans and 24/7 staff support
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Health prep guidance (vaccines, insurance, etc.)
Our Theology:
​We serve in Jesus’ name, under a holistic model of discipleship, dignity, and development — never exploitation or emotional manipulation. We partner with local churches, not parachute in.
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For further information, please refer to the GCLA Statement of Faith here
Real Relationships:
​We don’t show up with all the answers—we listen, learn, and walk alongside local leaders in long-term partnership.
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Trip Costs
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Typical trip cost: $600 (airfare not included)
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Covers: lodging, meals, in-country travel, ministry supplies
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For more information or to sign up for a trip, contact Carlos Lagos at
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Children
Help with the Children’s Development Center by playing games with the kids, leading songs, helping with homework, telling Bible stories, teaching English, walking the kids to and from the Center. Some groups have conducted a weeklong VBS or worked on a construction project in the neighborhood where the children live.
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Churches or individuals can also sponsor children at $60 per month. The money is used to provide meals and materials for the children, plus an occasional field trip out of the city.
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For more information or to donate, go to the Great Commission Latin America website
You may also contact Carlos Lagos at herediahangout@gmail.com.
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Students
Help with the ministry to university students by preparing lunches for the students, eating lunch with them, and playing games with them after lunch. Groups can also attend classes with students who are learning English and be conversation partners for these students. In addition, Carlos and Ana are very good at coming up with creative ways of meeting students and sharing the Gospel with them.
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Churches or individuals can also make financial donations to purchase lunches for university students.
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For more information go to the Great Commission Latin America website
You may also contact Carlos Lagos at herediahangout@gmail.com.
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Women
Groups can serve the women through giving them their time and friendship, teaching them a skill, sharing their own story, and listening to theirs.
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Churches or individuals can make financial donations that will be used in the development and support of transitional housing for the women.
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For more information go to the Great Commission Latin America website
You may also contact Carol Ma at carolmafernandez@hotmail.com.
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