This yearlong course is designed for students to practice leadership skills with an attitude of service as they engage in practical opportunities to that minister to the needs of specific cultures and communities. Students will study the past and present socio-economic, political, and spiritual climates of these communities and consider ways of providing service that will make a positive and lasting impact. Students will be educated in the logistics behind planning a short-term mission trip. This course also examines the historical accounts of missionaries, especially in the last century, emphasizing what God is doing in our world today. 

 Additional Expectations: Unless there is an unforeseen travel issue, every student is required to participate in one mission trip during the year. Students are expected to raise monetary support to cover the cost of the trip (cost to be determined based on destination). Students must also have a valid passport. Parents must sign the permission document which is standard for all international trips.  

Special Note: This course is a Bible department service learning course.  Students will need to take one Philosophy of Religion/World Religions course and one service learning course before graduation.  Students are placed in different service learning courses after completing a feedback form that helps determine the best fit for their unique service experience.  Please refer to the Bible department map tab for more information.  

Course Number	0371
Grade Level	11,12
Pre-Requisite	Service feedback form and instructor placement
Application and/or Audition Date	None
Credits	10
VCHS Graduation Credit	Bible
UC Approval	None
Fees	$60 curriculum and shirts fee