How St. Thomas Reformed Church is giving its neighbors hope and practical help, even in the midst of disaster.
"As the Father has sent me, so I send you." --John 20:21
As followers of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to serve the lost and hurting and to proclaim the good news of the gospel in our local community and throughout the world. Each of us has been called to participate in God's mission. Each of us is SENT.
RCA Short-Term Mission exists to help you engage personally in God's mission through meaningful volunteer opportunities. We believe that as people serve in the name of Christ, whether in their local community or around the world, the impact of that service will change lives--the lives of those being served, of those who serve, and of the churches that send.
COVID-19 update: For the safety and health of our volunteers and the communities they serve, Short-Term Mission recommends cancelling mission trips scheduled to begin before June 30.
Discover 6 ways to stay #onmission when you have to cancel your mission trip.
Stories about Short-Term Mission in the RCA
A weekly ministry in South Florida offers hospitality each Saturday to 75 to 100 persons without homes. But it also ministers to the volunteers who find that their own lives have changed as a result.
Trying to meet the immediate needs of the millions of people affected by Hurricane Harvey was a daunting task, but three RCA churches in the immediate vicinity were up for the challenge.
A commitment to prayer dramatically changed one youth group’s mission trip in Jamaica.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the RCA's short-term mission opportunities for individuals and groups, please get in touch with us.
The best way to reach our team is to email shortermmission@rca.org or call (616) 698-7071. One of the members of our team will be able to connect with you right away.
Stephanie Soderstrom
Coordinator for Short-Term Mission
Molly Towne
Short-Term Mission Placement Specialist
Erika Spykman
Administrative Assistant
Cultivate is a program for 18- to 25-year-olds to partner with RCA missionaries for a summer or a full year and see how God is at work in another part of the globe.