“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."
How Are You Stepping Into the Harvest?
At Northside Church, we believe God calls all of us to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Our mission is to bring people to Jesus and learn to follow Him together. One of the ways we live that out is through missions of serving others, sharing hope, and stepping into communities both locally and around the world with the love of Christ.
These short-term mission trips create space for God to deepen your faith, stretch your compassion, and give you a front-row seat to what He is doing in the world. As you give your time and gifts to others, God often does a powerful work in you, too, shaping your faith journey in lasting ways.
Allow God to transform you as you serve others.
Upcoming Short-Term Mission Trips
Mission Trip to New York City
Date: October 16-18, 2026
Total Cost: $525 per person
*Ages 16+ unless accompanied by a parent.
If you’ve been thinking about trying missions for the first time, this is a great opportunity to take that next step.
Through our partnership with the New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM), our Northside team will serve alongside churches and ministries throughout New York City. Participants will learn about urban ministry while helping meet practical needs through outreach opportunities like soup kitchens, shelters, kids’ programs, and street ministry.
NYC is one of the most diverse mission fields in the world, and this trip creates space to grow in compassion and faith while serving others.
Since this trip is in the U.S. and has room for more than 50 participants, it’s also a great chance to invite a friend and experience missions together.
This trip includes:
- Meals
- Housing
- Ground transportation
- Ministry supplies
Scotland Mission Trip – Orkney Islands
Date: October 2-10, 2026
Total Cost: $4,100 per person
*U.S. Passport Required
This October, a small team will head to the Orkney Islands in Scotland to support a brand-new ministry focused on reaching youth and serving the local community through a newly established Community Center.
Many communities across Scotland are facing significant spiritual and practical needs, often with little gospel presence. But God is moving through local churches to bring hope, healing, and transformation.
Our team will come alongside this growing ministry through hands-on service, all while sharing the love of Jesus in tangible ways.
This trip includes:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Guest housing
- Meals
- Ground transportation
- Ministry supplies
- Trip insurance
Mission Trip to Connecticut
Date: November 18-21, 2026
Total Cost: $550 per person
*Non-Refundable Deposit of $250 due at sign-up.
You’re invited to step into a powerful opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus in Norwich, CT, a small town where many families are experiencing deep economic hardship.
In partnership with Pastor David Holland and Cornerstone City Church, this mission trip will focus on preparing and serving Thanksgiving meals, offering prayer, encouragement, and sharing the hope and love of Christ with the local community.
Why Norwich? Though small, Norwich is a community facing very real challenges: financial instability, isolation, and spiritual hunger. This trip is about meeting physical needs while also bringing spiritual comfort and connection to those who need it most.
This trip includes:
- Guest housing
- Meals
- Ground transportation
- Ministry supplies
Help Us Make an Impact
Not everyone can go, but everyone can be involved. Right now, we’re fundraising to support these upcoming trips, and one exciting way to get involved is through the upcoming Coram Deo Missions Golf Tournament. Every sponsorship, registration, and donation helps provide:
- Food for families facing hunger
- Clean water for communities in need
- Medical care and essential resources
- Support for children and families
- Opportunities to share the love of Christ
When you give, you become part of the story God is writing through short-term missions.
Donate to Our Short-Term Missions
Missions have a way of stretching our faith, opening our eyes, and reminding us that God can use ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Sometimes the biggest transformation happens within us as we step out to serve others. Whether you choose to pray, give, or go, you are helping bring people to Jesus and making an eternal impact.
