Trips & Encounters

Through missions and trips, we live out our value of Sacrificial Mission, using our time, gifts, and lives to share the love of Jesus in Knoxville and around the world.

Learn more at our Trips & Encounters Open House on November 22 in Room 601

Trips & Encounters offer opportunities to grow in faith, experience new cultures, and participate in God's work around the world. Encounters focus on experiencing Jesus in authentic ways, while Mission Trips support the specific needs of our missionaries and ministry partners. Both experiences include intentional discipleship training, team building, and prayer to prepare participants to serve and grow spiritually.

Global Stories

God is at work in and through the lives of people around the world. Through podcasts and films, hear firsthand stories of faith, service, and the relationships being built through Trips & Encounters and our global partnerships. Discover how stepping out in faith, experiencing different cultures, and connecting with others can deepen our faith, broaden our perspective, and reveal the many ways God is at work in our lives and around the world.

Stories from Trips & Encounters

2027 Trips & Encounters

Mexico

Future Leaders Encounter | January 7-11, 2027
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Adult Encounter | March 4-8, 2027
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Women's Shelter Retreat | April 8-12, 2027
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Family Encounter | May 27-31, 2027
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Spanish Immersion Encounter | June 10-14, 2027
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Men's Leadership Retreat | July 15-19, 2027
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Father/Son Encounter | August 5-9, 2027
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North & Central America

Nicaragua Adult Trip | January 26-February 2, 2027
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Camp Bahamas Family Trip |  March 6-12, 2027
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Kentucky Club 180 |  March 25-28, 2027
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South Dakota (High School) |  June 20-27, 2027
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Host Pennsylvania Kids Camp |  July 24-31, 2027
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Camp Bahamas Adult Trip |  November 6-12, 2027
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Africa

Zimbabwe Adult Encounter | September 4-15, 2027
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Ghana Adult Encounter | September 13-20, 2027
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Asia

Tokyo Adult Trip | February 26-March 5, 2027
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Taiwan | July 1-11, 2027
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Host Vietnam Kids Camp | July 8-19, 2027
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