Welcome to Student Ministry & Go Missions!
Attending Concordia University gives you the opportunity to not only grow intellectually, but also spiritually! We hope that you will dive deep and emerge convinced that Jesus loves you more than you can imagine, and that nothing can separate you from His love! (Romans 8:39)
Student Ministry and Go Missions provide ways you can grow in Christ intellectually, relationally, and experientially. We need servants and leaders who are eager to follow Jesus as part of a living, diverse community of faith.
Get Involved with Student Ministry & Go Missions!
Here are some of the ways you can get involved, and we are always open to starting new initiatives that help people Join Jesus on His Mission!
Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips 2024
Registration Deadlines: 2/10/24
New Orleans
March 10-16, 2024
Participants will stay at Camp Restore and serve at various locations throughout the city of New Orleans helping at a food bank, a community garden, a horse rescue ranch, a kids’ camp, leading chapel and doing building renovations at a Lutheran High School in the area.
Led by: Laurence Meissner and Abby Jahnke
Estimated cost: $400 (Includes van transportation)
Mission Application
Alpine/Presidio/Candelaria
May 2-5, 2024
Participants can help with medical clinics in Presidio and Candelaria.
NOTE: If we have non-medical volunteers we will do refurbishing projects at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alpine. They have mentioned the need for fixing up their fellowship hall (possibly taking out a wall and putting down new carpet). They also would like a new skirt around their fellowship hall and a fence built on their property. .
Led by Karla Benliro
Estimated cost: $400
Mission Application
Hong Kong
May 10-20, 2024
Participants work with the Hong Kong Lutheran Synod to help put on a Gospel Camp for kids, teach English, and assist in outreach activities. The Hong Kong Lutheran Synod will provide food, lodging, and in country transportation, and each participant will be responsible for the cost of their airfare.
Led by Jacob Youmans and Grant Carey.
Estimated Cost: airfare to Hong Kong ($1200 - $2000 We recommend purchasing it early!) Need: Passport, Shots, Visa
International Mission ApplicationRegistration Deadlines: 2/10/24
Medical Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
May 15-22, 2024
Trips include medical care and clinics, and other ministry opportunities.
Led by Jolie Mittelstadt
Estimated cost: $970 plus airfare for medical trips Airfare estimate is $450-$650
Need: Passport, Shots, No visa required
International Mission Application
Kenya
June 6-15, 2024
VBS presentations in two rural communities (Osilige Rescue Center and Kongasis Elementary School). Evangelcube presentations in people's homes with reading glass distribution.
Led by Pat Fick
Estimated cost: $1000 plus airfare (airfare estimate $1000 - $1500.)
Need: Passport, Shots, Visa, Malaria meds
International Mission Application
Kenya and Liberia
June 6-24
See information for Kenya. Then we will fly to Liberia to do music and drama programs in schools, churches, and villages (June 15-24).
Led by Pat Fick
Estimated Cost: $3000
Need: Passport, Shots, Visa, Malaria meds
International Mission ApplicationAlaska Mission for Christ
Registration Deadlines: 2/10/24
VBS in Hooper Bay: June 28-July 6, 2024
Led by Pat Fick and Jackie Hoeferlin (St. Louis)
Estimated Cost: $2000
VBS in Hooper Bay and Chevak: June 28-July 13, 2024
Led by Pat Fick
Estimated Cost: $2300
VBS in Cordova: July 7-13, 2024
Led by Victoria Leffers and Karla Benliro
Estimated Cost: $1200
Teen Camp in Salcha, Alaska: July 22-31, 2024 (limited spots available)
Led by Pat Fick
Estimated Cost: $700
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu for more information.
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Chapel
Chapel (For all Students, Faculty and Staff)
Daily chapel is held Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Building A Chapel (Auditorium). We always need Scripture Readers, Liturgists and Musicians to help lead.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu if you would like to help!
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The Refuge
The Refuge
The Refuge is our Student-Led ministry and meets every Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. in Building A Chapel (Auditorium)
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Life Groups
Life Groups
Life Groups meet throughout the week to do life and study God’s Word together.
If you would like to help with music, sharing a message, or leading a life group contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
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Athletes in Action (AIA)
Athletes in Action (AIA)
A community of believers who seek to grow in their faith while making an impact on their team, campus and city. Our mission is to serve, empower and develop student athletes in their personal & spiritual lives.
If you would like to get connected or want more information, contact atx@athletesinaction.org
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Mission Club
Mission Club
A student run club that connects students to Christ-centered service opportunities.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu to find out times/dates of meetings/activities.
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Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips
Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips
CTX provides opportunities to serve others and share Jesus everywhere – in our local communities and on short term domestic and international GO MISSION Trips! Some of the places we plan to serve include Alaska, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, New York, Kentucky, Kenya, Liberia, Panama, and Texas.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu for more information.
India: March 7-18, 2024 - Full trip
Participants help with Youth Camp, after school programs, and visiting homes in the Trivandrum area to pray and give reading glasses; working with a children’s home and the Lutheran Hour Ministry in Chennai, and other projects as needed.
Led by: Pat Fick
Costa Rica trip
Contact Rick Masselink rick@actschurchleander.com for dates, details, cost, and registration.