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2011 International Trips

The purpose of Lake Pointe Missions is to provide opportunities for the people of Lake Pointe to share Christ and build believers in their family, community, nation, and the world.

:: East Asia

June
Business Leadership Training
English as a Second Language
Marriage and Parenting

Desired Skills

Strong leadership, teaching, public speaking, capable of leading small groups and one-verse evangelism.

Team Size :: 10






November
Business Leadership

Desired Skills

Strong leadership, teaching, public speaking, capable of leading small groups and one-verse evangelism.

Team Size :: 8






Partnership Coordinator
Rod Vestal
972.495.2713

:: Egypt

Mission Overview

Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) is our partner in Cairo, Egypt, and is the largest evangelical church in the Arabic-speaking world. Lake Pointe partners with KDEC through compassion, sports, medical and the Cairo Festival.

March and September
Village Transformation, Medical, Evangelical, and Compassion

Desired Skills

Medical professionals, preferably in emergency or internal medicine, however any specialty is welcome. Medical clinics are performed daily seeing multiple patients with varying diseases. Compassion and evangelism teams visit families in their homes, sharing the Gospel and providing necessities.

Team Size :: 10






July
Sport Camp

Desired Skills

Coaches or previous players of various sports who will lead campers in daily skills sessions, serve as game and activity facilitators, and assist with other camp activities. High ropes and climbing wall experience is a plus but not required.

Team Size :: 20







November
Cairo Festival

Skills Needed

Team members will participate in the preparation and operation of the Cairo Festival, the largest evangelical outreach event in the Middle East. Participants will assist in many different ways including working with kids, facilitating high ropes and climbing wall activities, and assisting with other event activities. No specific skills are required.

Team Size :: 12





Partnership Coordinator
Brad Bassett
469.698.2200

:: Ghana

Mission Overview

Our partnership with All Souls Baptist Church in Accra, Ghana started in 2006.Teams have the opportunity to participate in medical clinics, village evangelism, church planting, and construction projects.

January / July
Medical Mission Trip

Skills Needed

PAs, NPs, EMTs, nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, pharmacists’ helpers, Christian counselors, children’s ministry or sports ministry workers. This team will travel to several different villages providing medical care clinics (over 400 patients per day), and a children’s ministry program. Team members will serve long hours and endure hot temperatures.

Team Size :: 20






June
Orphan Care

Skills Needed

Builders, construction workers, able to endure working long hours, intense physical labor, and hot temperatures. This team will assist our church partnerships with building and construction projects.

Team Size :: 8






July
Construction and Evangelism

Skills Needed

Servant leaders, teaching, public speaking, capable of leading small groups, one-verse evangelism.

Team Size :: 6




419
A Sports /Evangelism/Youth Conference student trip for those who have completed grades 10 - 12. Go to fournineteen.com/missions for details.



Partnership Coordinator
Jeff Hughes
469.767.5880

:: Mexico - Valladolid

March, July
Medical

Skills Needed

PAs, NPs, EMTs, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, pharmacists’ helpers needed. Team members will serve long hours.

Team Size :: 15



:: Mexico, Ciudad Victoria

Mission Overview

Our partnership with Mexico Youth for Christ started in 2008. The church is made up of predominantly middle school age children through young adults. The mission is to reach this generation with the resources available to show Christís love.

January
Wheels of Hope

Skills Needed

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, RNs, PAs.

Team Size :: 12






March
Compassion

Skills Needed

College students and singles, coaches, teachers, childrenís and sports ministry workers.

Team Size :: 20






May
Wheels of Hope

Skills Needed

College students and singles, coaches, teachers, childrenís and sports ministry workers.

Team Size :: 12






July
Compassion and Community Outreach

Skills Needed

College students and singles, coaches, teachers, childrenís and sports ministry workers.

Team Size :: 20






August
Soccer Tournament

Skills Needed

Coaches, teachers, college students, children’s and sports ministry workers.

Team Size :: 14






October
Wheels of Hope

Skills Needed

Physical and Occupational Therapists, RNs and PAs.

Team Size :: 12





Partnership Coordinator
John Wardell
469.698.2200

:: Mexico, Piedras Negras

Mission Overview

Pastor Israel Rodriquez and the First Baptist Church of Piedras Negras became Lake Pointe's first Mexico partner in 2001. Piedras Negras is located just across the Texas border.

July
Compassion and Community Outreach

Skills Needed

Compassion and encouragement, teaching, service and leadership.

Team Size :: 20






October
Wheels of Hope

Skills Needed

Compassion and encouragement, teaching, service and leadership.

Team Size :: 25




Partnership Coordinator
John Wardell
469.698.2200

:: Mexico, Tampico

Mission Overview

This partnership with Pastor Fausto and the Iglesia Cristiana Valle de Benedicion was established in 2008. Our focus is to build leaders and marriages by providing several conferences throughout the year.


Future trips are being planned now and will be posted as soon as they become available.

For more information please contact the Partnership Coordinator below:

Partnership Coordinator
John Wardell
469.698.2200

:: Nigeria

Mission Overview

Serve with our Nigerian partner by helping the 28 church plants that Lake Pointe has helped to establish. We do this by providing food, evangelism, and medical assistance throughout the communities.


Future trips are being planned now and will be posted as soon as they become available.

For more information please contact the Partnership Coordinator below:


Partnership Coordinator
Jerry White
214.681.8870

:: Russia

Mission Overview

In 2008, Lake Pointe began a partnership with Golgotha Church in Moscow which serves as a hub for Christ-centered evangelistic outreaches to the city of 15 million citizens.

March
Compassion and Community Outreach

Skills Needed

College students that have strong teaching, public speaking and leadership skills.

Team Size :: 6






June
English as a Second Language

Skills Needed

Strong Teaching, public speaking and leadership skills.

Team Size :: 8






September
Marriage Conference and Construction

Skills Needed

Couples who have strong leadership, teaching, public speaking, capable of leading small groups and one-verse evangelism. Also adults who have construction skills.

Team Size :: 8






October
Compassion, Community, Outreach and Construction

Skills Needed

Strong Teaching, public speaking and one-verse evangelism. Also adults who have construction skills.

Team Size :: 6





Partnership Coordinator
Steve Radney
469.698.2200

:: South Africa

Mission Overview

PORT SHEPSTONE
Through our partnership with Norwegian Settlers Church, we are able to care for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Our efforts are focused on the communities in and around Port Shepstone, South Africa. This community is among the most impacted by HIV/AIDS and has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in all of South Africa and the world.

July
Compassion and Evanglelism


Skills Needed
Compassion, teachers, coaches, music, drama. Team members will work with children at an orphanage, hospital, and hospice. This trip is appropriate for adults with a passion to work with children, and are comfortable around large groups, as well as with HIV/AIDS patients.

Team Size :: 20





Partnership Coordinator
Ken Hickman
972.742.0114


DURBAN
In 2010, Lake Pointe began a partnership with Westville Baptist Church in Durban, South Africa. Durban was one of the host cities for the 2010 World Cup. Durban is a large coastal metropolitan area with a population of 3.5 million.


October
Compassion and Evanglelism


Skills Needed
Team members will work with children at hospitals and focus on evangelism to kids living on the street. This trip is appropriate for adults who are comfortable around large groups, as well as working with HIV/AIDS patients.

Team Size :: 20





Partnership Coordinator
Ken Hickman
972.742.0114

:: Serbia

March
Business Leadership

Skills Needed

Strong leadership, teaching, public speaking, capable of leading small groups and ability to be active for long periods of time.

Team Size :: 12







Other Serving Opportunities

Here is a list of a few more ways you can make an impact.

:: Disaster Relief

This ministry provides immediate emergency assistance to victims of disasters. Serving opportunities include serving on feeding units, chainsaw teams, clean out crews, or by providing spiritual and emotional counseling. Orientation and some training required.

Feeding Unit
Jodie Liford
214.764.0783

Chainsaw/Blue Roof Unit
Joel Bachman
214.562.7413

:: Construction Team

Share the love of Christ with families and communities through repairing, restoring, building and/or rebuilding homes, churches, and other facilities.

Team Leader:
Ken Curtis
972.475.2562

:: Adoption and Orphan Ministry Team

Provides adoption advocacy, resource provision and service through our partnerships at orphanages.

Adoption Ministry Contact:
Kim Johnson
214.405.0417

Orphan Ministry Contact:
Rod Vestal
469.698.2200

:: Dental and Medical Mission

Provides selected medical and dental services and supplies through the cooperative efforts of pastors and missionaries. In addition, Wheels of Hope provides wheelchairs to those in need.

Dental  
Dr. Jim Berry
214.536.2673

Medical
Keith West
469.698.2200

Medical Supply
Lyle Duyck
214.629.5227

:: Global Prayer Team

Prays for mission partnerships, trips, and missionaries around the world.

Team Leader:
Joni Mendez
214.695.3152
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