Mission Trip Opportunities
The St Joseph Baptist Association coordinates mission travel for member churches and interested community members, including the "Let's Go to Greece in 2024" trip and an Israel trip presentation hosted at First Baptist Church-Maysville.
Mission trips are one way SJBA helps congregations build Great Commission churches through shared service and shared learning.
Travel with purpose
Trip information is typically announced through association news updates and listed on the SJBA community events calendar, where dates, locations, and registration details appear. Interested participants can follow the association on Facebook for announcements and can ask their own church leadership about joining a group that is traveling.
For a full listing of scheduled gatherings — including ministers' meetings, presentations, and committee work — see the community events calendar.
An international mission trip titled "Let's Go to Greece in 2024" was announced by the association and shared with member churches as a group opportunity. Details such as dates, cost, and itinerary are provided through association announcements and the linked events calendar rather than a single standing itinerary page.
See the events calendar for listings or read the newsletter for travel notes from earlier editions.
A Bridgman's Israel trip presentation was held on August 2, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church-Maysville, 300 W Main St, Maysville, MO 64469, USA. The gathering gave churches and members a chance to hear about the planned trip directly from organizers.
The Life Celebrators Event was held in Leavenworth, KS on September 8, 2023, and included bus transport, tours, and lunch — a regional group outing that brought together members from across the association.
Also happening
Alongside travel, SJBA members have responded to disasters along the Gulf Coast, including hurricane food unit deployment. Disaster relief footage was posted on October 25, 2022.
The association also supports children's camp activities and runs a Baptist Softball League, giving members additional ways to serve and to gather together.
Return to the SJBA home page for the full range of association resources.
The St Joseph Baptist Association extends its mission beyond the local congregation through coordinated mission travel for member churches and interested community members. These trips, including a Greek journey and a presentation on travel to Israel hosted at a local church, offer a shared way to serve and learn together. The association frames mission work as one practical expression of its commitment to building Great Commission churches, where members grow together and take their faith into the wider world.
Travel with purpose means planning that begins long before departure. Trip information is typically shared through association news updates and community event listings, giving churches and individuals time to consider joining, to raise support, and to prepare as a group. Because many participants come from different congregations in the association, these gatherings create a common experience that strengthens relationships between churches and encourages a shared sense of calling beyond the building.
Serving together is at the heart of mission opportunities offered through the association. Local churches are invited to connect with one another and with community members who want to participate, and events like camp registrations, mission presentations, and seasonal gatherings such as the quilt festival provide additional ways to stay connected throughout the year. Those who wish to learn more can follow the association's calendar of events, community listings, and ongoing support links for details on upcoming opportunities.
| Item | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Go to Greece in 2024 (announced) | 2024 | International — Greece |
| Life Celebrators Event | September 8, 2023 | Leavenworth, KS — bus transport, tours, lunch |
| Israel trip presentation (Bridgman's) | August 2, 2023, 6:30–7:30 pm | First Baptist Church-Maysville, 300 W Main St, Maysville, MO 64469, USA |
| Disaster relief food unit, Gulf Coast hurricane | Posted October 25, 2022 | Gulf Coast |