Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Youth Venture Stats
Age range: 14-20 (North American trips); 16-25 (international locations)
Length of term: One-to-four weeks
Summary: Youth Venture provides opportunities for youth and young adults to join together for service and learning experiences.

Youth Venture Details
Since 1985, more than 700 people have participated in Youth Venture in assignments ranging from construction, yard work and home repair to Bibleschool, recreational and community programs. Youth Venture offers the opportunity to join with other teens for one to four weeks of service in July or August. Youth Venture recruits a team leader and invites participants to groups that will live and work together in various North American and international mission projects, pray and study the Bible together.

Homeward bound Two years after the 2004 tsunami, a Youth Venture team helped a family in Sri Lanka rebuild. Flash Player required. Download a free player. More galleries: Welcome to Portadown Colombia 2005

Youth Venture Challenge
Many assumptions about the way the world functions are challenged as participants discover and exercise their gifts. Participants see in a real way, that God’s love and concern for the world extends far beyond anything they ’ve imagined and begin to explore missions as a possible lifelong commitment. Youth Venture seeks to capture the imagination and passion of youth and young adults to invest their lives in bring healing and hope to the world.

Youth Venture Feedback
“I was encouraged to step out of my comfort zone and find a deeper meaning of faith in my life.” — Seattle

“When I left for Northern Ireland I thought mission trips were about doing stuff for other people. However, it has become evident to me that success is not measured in how much of a “difference” you make … the significance comes from the relationships that are formed as a result of people opening and sharing their lives with each other.” — Northern Ireland, 2003