God is at work locally and globally.
Jesus commanded us to seek first the kingdom. At Send Network, that means advancing the gospel beyond North America to all nations on earth.
Send Network partners with the International Mission Board (IMB) to mobilize church planters to experience the nations. Global Vision Trips (GVTs) offer Send Network endorsed church planters—from pre-launch through year 3—the opportunity to partner with IMB teams in key global locations. Each eligible planter may apply for one of ten fully funded GVTs.
Each trip will include:
- Exposure to God's activity among the nations
- Practical ministry experience
- Long-term partnership opportunities
- Core Missionary Task Equipping
Application Process
- Select the trip for which you are most interested.
- Click on the link and follow the application process.
- Submit a $150 non-refundable deposit with your application.
Note: Because space for these trips is limited, an application does not guarantee participation. A final determination for each applicant will be made based on a number of factors.
What trip costs will Send Network cover?
- Airfare
- In-country lodging, meals and transportation
What trip costs will Send Network not cover?
- Application Fee ($150)
- Passport
- Visa (if necessary)
- Vaccinations (if necessary)
- Meals on travel days
- Souvenirs
- Emergency travel insurance
For more information, contact Mike Laughrun at [email protected] or speak to your Send Network Regional Director.
More Info
One of our values is Seek First the Kingdom, which involves taking the gospel beyond North America. We desire to maximize our partnership with the International Mission Board to mobilize church planters to experience — and reach — the nations.
GVTs are designed for Send Network endorsed planters in the pre-launch stage – year 3.
The approximate duration of each trip will be 7 days. The goal is for the planter to experience at least five full days on the ground in an international setting. Travel to and from the trip location could involve anywhere from a day to a day-and-a-half on each end.
Each trip takes place in cross-cultural settings working alongside IMB field missionary teams. These seasoned teams design opportunities for church planters to gain exposure to God's activity among the nations. Planters will see with their own eyes Great Commission work all over the world, including North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Each trip involves significant instruction built around the IMB Core Missionary Task. In addition, Send Network planters gain practical experience in cross-cultural ministry.
When God births a new local church, He has the nations on his mind. The goal for these trips is that each church planter returns home with God’s heart for the nations. Opportunities will be emphasized on each trip for long-term involvement and partnership with IMB teams.
These trips will be led by the Send Network director of global engagement, Mike Laughrun, who can be reached at [email protected].
Once you submit your application, it will go to the Global Vision Trip team for review. If you meet the requirement and if there is space on the trip, you will receive an official approval e-mail. If you meet the requirements but there is no space on your preferred trip, then we will communicate alternative options.