SHORT TERM TRIPS

Kensington’s Short-term Trips exist to:

  • • Encourage and assist our Global Partners as they share the Gospel, plant churches and meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs within their cultural communities.
  • • Help Kensington team members grow deeper in their relationships with Christ as they serve as His heart, hands and feet.

Before considering joining a Kensington Short-term trip please read through the COVID-19 protocols and FAQs to make your best-informed decision.

eSikhawini, South Africa / September 27 - October 13, 2024

September 27, 2024 to October 13, 2024
South Africa
**THIS TRIP IS FULL**This team, in partnership with Africa Christian Ministries (ACM), seeks to address the spiritual and physical needs of the people of eSikhawini, South Africa. For many years Mercy Mafu and the ACM team have worked closely with children and adults of KwaZulu-Natal region. The medical outreach team will provide six medical clinics and assist in various activities with student ministries and church services. We will also perform smaller construction and home repairs. This team will consist of medical, non-medical and people handy with tools. The cost of the trip is $4,600.00 which includes a non-refundable or transferable deposit of $500.00 at the time of application. Team is limited to 14 people and those 18 and older.
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Texas Border / October 6 - 11, 2024

October 06, 2024 to October 11, 2024
Texas
The purpose of this trip is to serve and to listen. Our hope is for this team to hear about life on the border from several different perspectives. Some may be familiar, some may be unique, and some may even be challenging. The trip would include both experiential learning and guided discussions surrounding visits to relevant local historic sites, the border wall, and places of service. The team will serve at the Catholic Charities Refuge and the Welcome Center in Rio Grande Valley, TX, providing support for people who have entered the U.S. and are awaiting transportation to their sponsored locations or who are still being processed and in need of basic care like a cold meal and hygiene kits.
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India / November 14 - 23, 2024

November 14, 2024 to November 23, 2024
India
Since 2000, Kensington has partnered with Christ’s Evangelical Mission in Dowlaiswaram, India. Together we have provided medical care, education, teaching, and Bible training, given care to widows and orphans, and helped to spread the hope that comes with the message of Jesus Christ to these marginalized people. After twenty years of only basic maintenance, the CEM Campus and its buildings are in need of repair in many areas. We are looking for "A few good men and women" who have some skills such as plumbing, masonry, floor/wall tiling, general construction and painting. Part of this team will be assisting our NoChild program in updating profiles. The cost of this trip is $3100 with a $300 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
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Casas Por Cristo / January 16 - 20, 2025

January 16, 2025 to January 20, 2025
Mexico
This is a unique opportunity to partner with two local Metro Detroit churches on a short-term trip. In the span of four days, this team of 30 (10 from Kensington Church, 10 from Santos Church (SW Detroit), 10 from Central Church (Madison Heights)) will transform a family’s life by constructing a house that will become their home. Casas has worked hard to create a serving opportunity for anyone and everyone (15y/o & older) who wants to participate in this trip. Don’t feel like you must be a licensed contractor, or have any experience at all to participate. Whether you’re an expert with tons of experience or a novice who can barely hang a picture frame, this is going to be a life changing experience! The cost of this trip is $1200 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
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Mens Nepal / January 21 - 30, 2025

January 21, 2025 to January 30, 2025
Nepal
Men will be hiking to visit and spend time with the staff at our partner in Nepal, taking time to learn about what they do in the war against human trafficking. The total cost of this trip is $4,300 with a $450 non-refundable deposit due at application.
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Mens Kenya / February 20 - March 3, 2025

February 20, 2025 to March 03, 2025
Kenya
This all male team will travel into the Pokot tribal area of Kenya. The team will hike to unreached areas evangelizing to men in these local villages. The team will also visit communities touched by the Hope Water Project, do a "water walk", spend time at the various Children's homes, and much more. The cost of this trip is $3600 with a $350 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
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Dominican Republic Edge / June 17 - 24, 2025

June 17, 2025 to June 24, 2025
Dominican Republic
This high school team, partnering with GO Ministries will be working with local churches helping with building and service projects, working with kids camps, and putting on sports clinics. The cost of the trip is $2800 with a $250 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
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Arizona House of Joy / July 20 - 26, 2025

July 20, 2025 to July 26, 2025
Arizona
Step into the Navajo Nation in Arizona, where local Diné (Navajo) Pastors and their church community are striving to honor God and sacrificially serve their communities with hearts of love and generosity. Your team will have a truly unique, cross-cultural experience as you spend time in the Navajo Nation listening to stories and learning important history from the Navajo (Diné) people who continue to live on the land of their ancestors, proudly maintaining their native language and traditions. On a Native American mission trip to the Navajo Nation, you'll serve families in remote desert communities through home repair projects, or church outreach programs. As your team takes in the breathtaking desert landscape, you’ll work hard but also be encouraged to slow down, sit around a campfire, and build meaningful relationships across cultural boundaries. The cost of this trip is $1900 with a $300 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
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