Send Relief Cross-Cultural Ministry Trip

Ministry Partner: SEND Relief

Eligibility: Middle school students, high school students, young adults
Dates: June 27th-July 3rd, 2026

Cost: $50 deposit. Students will raise all remaining costs.

Deadline to apply: November 23rd, 2025

Vision: Sharing the love of Jesus is central to everything we do at Send Relief. Whether responding to natural disasters, caring for refugees and displaced families, fighting human trafficking at home and abroad, supporting adoption and foster care efforts, and strengthening communities facing economic and physical crises, our goal is the same.

Location Detail: Puerto Rico is a beautiful island but also an island in need—physically, economically, and spiritually. Yet, unfortunately, many in Puerto Rico are experiencing a crisis of hopelessness. An economic crisis from 2015, back-to-back categories 4 & 5 hurricanes in 2017, earthquakes in 2019-2020, category 1 hurricane in 2022, and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have all taken their toll on the island’s residents.

Send Relief began responding to the needs in Puerto Rico after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Thousands of volunteers were mobilized in the aftermath of the storms to rebuild damaged homes, distribute meals, and share the hope of Christ through service.

Send Relief has been able to rebuild over 300 homes, clean up communities, provide hundreds of backpacks (whether for back-to-school or emergency kits), and empower the local churches to share the gospel with those around them.

What will you do?
Mission teams will mainly engage in light construction to help repair and rebuild homes and churches. In addition, members of mission teams may participate in community outreach through prayer walking, meal distributions, etc.

Frequenltly Asked Questions

General

Why San Juan?
As a church, we believe that an effective cross-cultural ministry trip requires a healthy partnership in the field. Because of this, we have prayed for each location and believe that these are the ministries that God is asking us to partner with and serve.

Do I need a passport?
No, passports are not required. However, all participants over 18 will need a government issued REAL I.D. Minors will need a copy of their birth certificate or government issued I.D. 

How are the costs of the trips calculated?
Trips are calculated based on food, ministry opportunities, travel, and lodging costs. Budgets will be reviewed with the whole team in detail during team training. We try to keep the cost of each trip as low as possible.

Finances

What if I don’t raise enough money or I don’t get it in on time?
All participants are responsible for raising funds for the trip. We trust that the Lord will provide the means for each of us according to His will. If participants are struggling to raise funds, the Pastors will set up a meeting with these individuals to determine if trip attendance is wise.

Do I need to send Prayer letters if I can pay for the trip myself?
Yes. The primary purpose of prayer letters is to raise prayer support and allow people to partner financially with the ministry. Paying for the trip yourself takes away the opportunity for your friends and family to partner with you.

What do I do with any extra money that I raise?
Anyone who gives to the trip does so with the understanding that their money is given to GHCC to be used as God directs. If any extra money remains after the trip, it stays under the authority of GHCC.

What happens to the money if I have raised support and can no longer attend the trip?
A letter must be sent to all supporters informing them of your absence. Because support is for the trip, individual donors will not receive refunds.

Attendance

How many times can I miss meetings?
Any unexcused absence is grounds for disqualification from the team.

How do I communicate absences?
All absences must be communicated to Pastors by your scheduled interview.

What is the time commitment?
See dates below.

Application Process

What happens if I turn my application in late?
Late applications will not be accepted.

Do I have to have all the reference forms filled out?
Yes, all references are required. 

What if my schedule doesn’t allow for an interview during the allotted time period?
A special interview must be set up with the Pastors no later than December 18th.

Important Dates