Upcoming Mission Trips - Emmanuel Baptist Church

Contact Pastor Steve Lortz at 406-652-3161 or slortz@myemmanuel.net for any mission trip questions.

March 28 – April 4, 2025 / Puerto Rico

We are partnering with Send Relief participating in projects and reconstruction from the back-to-back hurricanes affecting the region. This is the same area we traveled to in 2024. Led by Pastor Steve Lortz. Cost is $1,600. Please note, this is different than the LINK youth trip to Puerto Rico in July (see below).

July 17 – 26, 2025 / Puerto Rico

REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRIP IS CLOSED.

We are partnering with Send Relief participating in projects and reconstruction from the back-to-back hurricanes affecting the region. This is the same area we traveled to in 2024. Led by Pastor Trey Haidle. Cost is $1,600. This trip is for high school students.

July 31 – August 10, 2025 / Zambia

THIS TRIP HAS REACHED CAPACITY.

We will be working with Riverside Baptist Church in Kitwe, assisting with their church plants, doing street evangelism, working on the orphanage farm and hosting a kids program in Mufuchani.. Led by Pastor Steve Lortz & Pastor Josh Yelton. Cost is $2,500 and trip size is 8.

September 11-16, 2025 / Ecuador Compassion Center

Registration for this trip closed May 15, 2025.

This trip is in conjunction with Compassion International and we will be visiting the church we built in 2020-2021. Led by Pastor Steve & Julie Lortz. Cost is $3,000 and trip size is 15.

October 16-25, 2025 / Thailand

Registration for this trip closed April 30, 2025.

We will be conducting a Bible English Camp at an orphanage in the town of Kabin Buri. Led by Pastor Jeff House & Pastor Steve Lortz. Cost is $2,200 and trip size is 10.

February 13 – February 20, 2026 / Puerto Rico

Registration for this trip is closed.

We are partnering with Send Relief participating in projects and reconstruction from the back-to-back hurricanes affecting the region. This is the same area we traveled to in 2024 & 2025. Led by Pastor Steve Lortz. Cost TBD, approximately $1,800 and group size is limited to 10. Those with construction skills and experience are encouraged to consider this trip.

April 23 – April 30, 2026 / Buenos Airies (Tentative)

We are partnering with Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Luz de Esperanza in Pilatones. Complete details have not been finalized but we will be working with church leaders in their kids’ outreach programs. We partner with the International Mission Board (IMB) and the missionaries who serve in the area. Cost will be updated by fall 2025. Trip size is 6-8. This trip will be led by Pastor Steve Lortz & Pastor Eddie Frank.

Late July / Early August 2026 / Zambia

Mid to Late October 2026 / Thailand

We will be conducting a Bible English Camp at a location yet to be determined. Led by Pastor Jeff House & Pastor Steve Lortz. Cost and exact dates TBD. Trip size is 6-8.

February 2027 / Puerto Rico

We are partnering with Send Relief participating in projects and reconstruction from the back-to-back hurricanes affecting the region. This is the same area we traveled to in 2024, 2025 & 2026. Led by Pastor Steve Lortz. Cost & dates TBD and group size is limited to 10. Those with construction skills and experience are encouraged to consider this trip.

Application for mission trips (if you prefer to print a copy and fill it in manually, click here: Mission Trip Application).

First Name *

Last Name *

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Which trip are you interested in? *

CHURCH PARTICIPATION

Are you a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church? *YesNo

If no, are you an active regular attender?YesNo

If no, are you a member of another church?YesNo

What church?

Are you serving in a ministry of Emmanuel or another church? *YesNo

If yes, what ministry?

Have you completed Emmanuel's Confidential Disclosure Statement (background check)? *YesNo

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

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ALLERGY / MEDICAL INFORMATION

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

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Do you have a criminal record? *YesNo

If yes, describe below.

SALVATION & CHURCH BACKGROUND

If you died today, are you confident you would go to Heaven? *YesNo

What do you base your confidence or assurance on? *

How long have you been a Christ follower? *

How confident are you in your ability to explain to someone how they can obtain eternal life? *Very ConfidentConfidentFairly SureCould Use Some HelpTeach Me

TEAM PARTICIPATION

Have you been on previous mission trips? *YesNo

If yes, where?

Briefly discuss what Jesus Christ is currently doing in your life and why you desire to be part of a mission team. *

Do you have any questions or concerns?

Please list any skills, special abilities or gifting that may be helpful to the team, e.g. plumbing, carpentry, creative arts, technology, mechanical, etc. *

CONFIRMATION

Planning is required for mission trips. Your commitment is crucial. Submission of the application does not guarantee a place on the team. Cost and financial deadlines will be provided when the teams are confirmed and travel arrangements are made.

I confirm that all information provided is true and accurate. *Yes