WHO - This trip is for college students and young adults.
WHAT - R & R (Refuge & Restore) Mission Trip
Why Refuge? We will have the opportunity to meet global refugee families who have been able to legally make St. Louis their home after escaping war and political oppression in their home country. These kids and their parents are finding refuge in a loving community and are learning about and see the love of Jesus, who is THE true refuge for all nations!
Why Restore? On this trip, we will be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus in physically impoverished communities by engaging with widows, the elderly, the poor, and the disabled. Under the guidance of the Workday program of Restore St.Louis, we will learn how to physically restore homes through assembling wheelchair ramps and lifts. We will also learn about spiritually restoring people in Christ who is THE One who ‘restores all things.’
DATES –May 14-17, 2026
COST - $350, with a $25 deposit due with application. All who are accepted to the team will send out support letters to raise funds and prayer support. You can pay the $25 deposit after completing your application HERE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE –February 14, 2026
Before applying for the trip, please read this information carefully. If you have questions prior to filling out your application, contact team leader BECCA ADAMS.
FORMS:
FINANCES:
TEAM SELECTION AND TRAINING:
WHAT - R & R (Refuge & Restore) Mission Trip
Why Refuge? We will have the opportunity to meet global refugee families who have been able to legally make St. Louis their home after escaping war and political oppression in their home country. These kids and their parents are finding refuge in a loving community and are learning about and see the love of Jesus, who is THE true refuge for all nations!
Why Restore? On this trip, we will be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus in physically impoverished communities by engaging with widows, the elderly, the poor, and the disabled. Under the guidance of the Workday program of Restore St.Louis, we will learn how to physically restore homes through assembling wheelchair ramps and lifts. We will also learn about spiritually restoring people in Christ who is THE One who ‘restores all things.’
DATES –May 14-17, 2026
COST - $350, with a $25 deposit due with application. All who are accepted to the team will send out support letters to raise funds and prayer support. You can pay the $25 deposit after completing your application HERE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE –February 14, 2026
Before applying for the trip, please read this information carefully. If you have questions prior to filling out your application, contact team leader BECCA ADAMS.
FORMS:
- If you have NOT been on a CFC short-term trip in the last 5 years, please fill out the R & R St Louis Application HERE. Only use the form below if you have been on a CFC trip in the last 5 years.
- Fill out all of the required information on the form. If it does not apply, put N/A for “not applicable.”
- You will be asked to provide references. If you are active at CFC, they should be your ministry leaders here.
- Note the application DEADLINE given for the trip. Applications might not be considered after that date.
- If you are under 18 at the time you are filling out the application, the form must also be signed by a parent.
FINANCES:
- A DEPOSIT is required for each trip before your application is considered complete. The deposit is $100 for international trips and $25 for domestic trips.
- After you complete the form, you can pay the deposit online HERE.
- You can also pay the deposit by check, but please be sure you put the name of the person applying and the trip name (John Doe, XYZ trip) in the memo line. Please give the check to the team leader or to the bookkeeping department at CFC.
- This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE unless you are not selected for the team or the trip is cancelled.
- Please carefully read YOUR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- You are responsible for raising funds well in advance of the trip in order to purchase plane tickets, etc. Although we raise funds as a team, you are expected to actively raise support from your family and friends. If your funding is insufficient, and the team has also not met its goal, the remaining amount is your responsibility.
- You are responsible for the cost of your passport, immunizations, and some other items during travel, as well as personal items needed for the trip.
TEAM SELECTION AND TRAINING:
- You may be asked to interview to be a part of the team. Not only does this clarify any questions that you might have as well as acquaint you to the process of team-building, but it also helps us get to know you and helps the team leaders and CFC Global Outreach Team know if this trip is a good fit for you at this time.
- Training to go on a trip is part of a discipleship process. There will be several team meetings prior to the trip as well as a debrief after.
- Once you have completed the application and submitted your deposit by the TRIP APPLICATION DEADLINE, you will hear from the team leader with next steps.
