2026 Mission Opportunities

Who: Current 6th-8th graders.
Cost: TBA
Length: 3 Nights / 4 Days

Focus and Purpose: Mission Academy is First Methodist’s training ground for student missions. It is many students’ first overnight mission experience and the place where they learn what it means to go into the world for Jesus. It helps students connect with ways to learn to serve others for Jesus right here in Tulsa.

During Mission Academy, we want each student to ask:

• Do I make a difference when I serve?
• What gifts and talents has God given me to further the Kingdom of God?
• Where do I fit into God’s plan for this city and this world?

Who: Current 6th-12th graders.
Cost: TBA
Length: 3 Nights / 4 Days

Focus and Purpose: The Youth Mission Trip takes our students’ mission experience beyond Mission Academy, challenging them to live out their faith through hands-on service and intentional spiritual growth. This year, both junior high and senior high students will travel together to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Throughout the week, students will serve in a variety of settings—from community outreach projects and food distribution to children’s programs and neighborhood beautification—learning how every act of service can become an act of worship. Evening sessions and small-group reflections will help students connect their experiences to Scripture, deepen their understanding of what it means to be “sent,” and grow in unity as a team. This trip is designed to help students see beyond themselves, build lasting
friendships, and develop a heart for serving others both at home and around the world.

Cost: TBA
Who: Current 10th-12th graders.
Length: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Focus and Purpose: Field Focus Mission challenges our students to go deeper spiritually. This trip is capped at 20 people and requires additional leadership training in the weeks leading up to the trip. Students must submit applications to be considered for the trip and the Student Leadership Team will be given first consideration.

This year we will be serving with our partners at Escuela Integrada in Antigua, Guatemala. This trip will allow us to deepen our connection in Guatemala while also helping our students take big steps in following God’s mission outside the United States.

Who: This mission is for ages 7+ (with guardian) and is limited to 25 people.
Cost: $1700
Length: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Focus and Purpose: We invite you and your family to embark on a mission trip to Guatemala where we will continue our long-standing partnership with GRACES and Escuela Integrada.

As part of the trip, we will host a family night at Escuela Integrada, fostering connections with the students and their families. Our team will also help plan and lead Vacation Bible School, install stoves in homes, and participate in home visits, offering prayer and encouragement to families. This is more than just a mission trip—it is an opportunity for you and your family to sense God’s call on your own life and join God where He is working in Antigua.

Who: This mission is for ages 16+ (with guardian) and is limited to 12 people.
Cost: $1700
Length: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Focus and Purpose: We are excited to invite you to join us on an upcoming mission to Guatemala where we will continue our partnership with the Academy of Future Leaders and our Faith Promise Partners, Lauren and Kevin Sanchez.

Throughout our time in Paramos, our team will engage directly with the students by assisting in English classes, joining soccer and recreational activities, and contributing to the Academy’s broader mission of holistic education. We will also help lead activities using Bible lessons as a means to teach English, prepare food bags for families in the community and participate in home visits.friendships, and develop a heart for serving others both at home and around the world.

Who: This mission is for ages 9+ (Child with Male Guardian) and is limited to 16 people.
Cost: $1400
Length: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Focus and Purpose: On this trip, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by installing stoves in homes—improving health, safety, and the economic well-being of families. Stove installation not only reduces harmful smoke exposure but also provides a safer and more efficient way to cook. Additionally, home visits allow us to build personal connections and pray with local families as we deepen our relationship with Escuela Integrada.

Beyond service, this trip offers rich opportunities to immerse yourself in Guatemalan culture through worship and fellowship. You’ll experience firsthand how God is working in the community while sharing in the local traditions and spiritual life.

Who: This mission is for ages 18+ and is limited to 12 people.
Cost: $1400
Length: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Focus and Purpose: Join us in Havana, Cuba as we continue to build and strengthen our partnership with Guillermo and Adria Leon, and our Sister Church. This partnership with Spirit and Truth Church offers us a unique opportunity to collaborate in furthering the Kingdom of God. This happens through experiencing the rich Cuban culture, traditions, and worship of our Cuban brothers and sisters.

By participating in this Cuba trip, you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of ministry areas that are making a real impact in Havana. We will be involved in orphan ministry as well as men’s and women’s ministry and pastoral training.

Who: This mission is for ages 16+ (with guardian) and is limited to 12 people.
Cost: $1500
Length: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Focus and Purpose: We invite you to be part of an enriching mission trip to Havana, Cuba where we will continue to build and strengthen our partnership with Guillermo and Adria Leon and our Sister Church, Spirit and Truth. During this trip, we will focus on several key ministry areas. One highlight will be assisting with their youth convocation, a gathering at Spirit and Truth Church where young people come to deepen their walk with God. We will also have the privilege of participating in powerful times of worship and prayer alongside our Cuban brothers and sisters.

This trip offers a chance to serve, grow in faith, and engage in meaningful cross-cultural ministry. We encourage you to join us for this life-giving experience as we partner in God’s work in Cuba.

Who: This mission is for ages 16+ (with guardian) and is limited to 15 people.
Cost: $1600
Length: 6 Nights / 7 Days

Focus and Purpose: We invite you to serve with us in Honduras as we partner with the Gathering Hearts for Honduras ministry. They have been bringing light to poverty-stricken areas through a variety of programs, and this mission trip offers a unique opportunity to join in their impactful work. Gary and Cheryl Kuney have faithfully served Honduras for over twenty-five years!

Our team will engage in evangelism by sharing the Gospel through sports and recreation, as well as house-to-house evangelism. Additionally, we’ll take part in pastor training, equipping local church leaders, and women’s ministry. This trip is an incredible opportunity to grow in evangelism, deepen your faith, and join the work God is doing in Honduras.