Europe
- Germany
- Hungary
- Moldova
Teams have served in Germany, Hungary, and Moldova, supporting ministry partners as they share the Gospel and invest in their communities.
Serving & Missions · First McKinney Church, Texas
International Missions at First McKinney: Global Mission Trips
Jesus calls us to take the Gospel to the nations, and we want to faithfully go wherever He sends us.
Global Missions at a Glance
Through international missions, First McKinney sends teams on mission trips and supports international ministry partners throughout the year. Recent teams have served in Germany, Hungary, Moldova, South Africa, Zambia, and Uganda as we seek to share the Gospel and see God’s Kingdom spread among the nations. Explore where God may be calling you to go.
Our Conviction
The Nations on Our Heart
At First McKinney, we have a strong conviction to see the Kingdom of God spread throughout the nations, and we believe each of us has a place in God’s mission. Jesus calls His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, and global missions is one way we faithfully respond.
We go to build relationships, serve alongside ministry partners, share the Gospel, and help others know and follow Jesus. Whether through prayer, giving, or going, we want to be a church that faithfully joins God in what He is doing among the nations.
Pray. Give. Go.
Where Teams Go
Recent Mission Trips Around the World
First McKinney sends church mission volunteer teams to serve alongside trusted ministry partners in different parts of the world. Destinations and opportunities change from year to year, but recent mission trips have included:
Africa
- South Africa
- Zambia
- Uganda
Teams have served in South Africa, Zambia, and Uganda, coming alongside local ministries and the work God is already doing there.
National Missions
- Mississippi Delta
Not every mission trip requires a passport. Teams also serve across the United States, coming alongside ministry partners and churches to serve communities and share the Gospel. Recent opportunities have included the Mississippi Delta.
Student Missions
- Middle School
- High School
First McKinney Students have opportunities to serve on mission trips with trained adult leaders. These experiences give Students the opportunity to serve others, share the Gospel, and learn what it looks like to live on mission wherever God sends them.
Current trip list
Explore our current mission trip opportunities, including destinations, dates, leaders, costs, and registration links. Our trip list is updated each season, so check back for upcoming opportunities.
Our Partners
Partnerships That Go Beyond the Trip
International partnerships allow First McKinney to invest in relationships that continue long after a mission team comes home. Throughout the year, we pray for, give to, and serve alongside trusted ministry partners who are sharing the Gospel and investing in their communities.
When our teams go, they join work that is already happening through local churches, missionaries, and ministry organizations. These ongoing relationships help us serve with greater understanding and continue supporting the work through prayer, generosity, and future opportunities to go.
Missions Wall · Community Lobby
Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn about our missionaries and ministry partners and find ways to pray, give, and go.
Could You Go?
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
You don’t have to be a missionary or have everything figured out before considering a mission trip. God uses people with different gifts, experiences, and backgrounds to serve alongside His work around the world. Each trip has its own purpose and requirements, and teams prepare together through training, logistics, prayer, and support-raising.
If you’ve never considered an international mission trip, this may be the time to ask. Pray about where God may be leading you, explore the current opportunities, and take a step toward going.
Mission Trip Expo · Every November
Meet trip leaders, ask questions, and explore upcoming trips before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
About International Missions
Yes. First McKinney offers international mission trips throughout the year, with recent teams serving in Germany, Hungary, Moldova, South Africa, Zambia, and Uganda. Destinations vary from year to year, so explore the current trip list on this page for upcoming opportunities, dates, and details.
Start by exploring the current mission trips online or visit the Mission Trip Expo each November to meet trip leaders, ask questions, and learn about upcoming opportunities. Once you find a trip that interests you, connect with the Missions team to learn about requirements and next steps. Teams prepare together through training, logistics, prayer, and support-raising. Previous mission-trip experience is not required for many opportunities.
Not necessarily. Many mission trips welcome people with a variety of gifts, skills, and experiences. Each trip has its own purpose and requirements, and your team will help you prepare for the work you’ll be doing. Don’t let a lack of specialized experience keep you from exploring where God may be leading you.
Costs vary depending on the destination and details of each mission trip. Team members typically raise personal support, and the Missions team provides guidance throughout the support-raising process. Current trip listings include specific costs and other important details.
Yes. First McKinney Students have opportunities to serve on mission trips with trained adult leaders. These trips give Middle and High School Students opportunities to serve alongside ministry partners, share the Gospel, and grow in what it means to follow Jesus and live on mission. Current Student mission opportunities vary from year to year.
Every mission trip looks a little different because teams serve alongside local ministry partners and support the work already happening in their communities. Depending on the trip, that may include Kids or Student ministry, construction projects, teaching, evangelism, or encouraging missionaries and ministry leaders. Our goal is to listen well, serve faithfully, and support our partners in the work God has called them to do.
First McKinney supports international missions year-round through prayer, giving, and ongoing relationships with trusted ministry partners, missionaries, church planters, and mission organizations. Mission trips are one part of these relationships, but our commitment continues throughout the year. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn about our missionaries and ministry partners and find ways to pray, give, and go.
Absolutely. Going is only one way to be part of international missions. You can pray for missionaries, ministry partners, and mission teams, give to support trips and ongoing mission work, and encourage those who are preparing to go. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn more and find specific ways to Pray. Give. Go.
Jesus calls us to love our neighbors and make disciples of all nations, so First McKinney is committed to both local missions and international missions. We serve people in our own community while also going and supporting ministry partners around the world. Both are opportunities to share the Gospel, build relationships, and join God in what He is doing.
We would love to have that conversation with you. If you sense God may be calling you to longer-term missions or vocational ministry, connect with one of our Ministers. We want to listen, pray with you, and help you discern what God may be calling you to and explore the next steps toward following Him faithfully.
Your Next Step
Where Is God Calling You to Go?
God is at work among the nations, and First McKinney wants to faithfully join Him wherever He leads us. Explore our current mission trips, pray about where God may be calling you, and be willing to take your next step. Each November, our Mission Trip Expo is also an opportunity to meet trip leaders, ask questions, and explore upcoming trips.
Maybe your next step is to pray. Maybe it’s to give. And maybe God is asking you to go. Pray. Give. Go. Ask Him where He is leading you, and be ready to follow.
