PUERTO RICO 2025
SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
[Details and application below]
DPC is excited to provide this opportunity for Short Term Missions in the Summer of 2025. Our trips are designed to focus on three key areas:
ENCOURAGE local believers and ministry leaders in the places where we serve.
GROW our own members in their understanding of poverty and of the ways God is at work in the world.
SERVE alongside other Christians who are pursuing Gospel development in their communities.
While we do have an “ideal applicant” for this trip, we encourage all who are interested to apply below.
DETAILS
WHEN: July 5-11, 2025
WHERE: Dorado, Puerto Rico
WHAT: Downtown Presbyterian Church is partnering with Hunger Corp for a one-week trip in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Hunger Corp is a nonprofit which works to bring transformation to Puerto Rico through poverty relief and development, community engagement, and construction work.
In 2025, a team from DPC will return to Puerto Rico to deepen relationships and participate in construction projects in the town of Dorado. The work is difficult—think mixing concrete in the tropical sun—but we will have plenty of time for refreshment and worship.
Our three goals are to encourage local believers and ministry leaders with whom we come in contact, grow in our understanding of poverty and the ways God is at work, and serve alongside other Christians who are bringing the love of Christ to their communities.
WHO: All DPC members that are interested are encouraged to apply. If you are in 7th-12th grade, this trip is for you too! But you will need to apply with at least one parent who will go with you on the trip. This trip is intentionally organized so that families are able to serve together; however, it is not just for families.
PRICE: The total cost per person for the trip is $1,600. This cost includes airfare, lodging, meals, ministry work, as well as a day of recreation.
Fundraising is encouraged and is an integral part of being sent on a mission trip. Every team member is expected to build a prayer team of at least 3 individuals, and this team might include financial donors as well.
The Missions Committee will also be fundraising for additional trip costs. Some of these funds can be distributed to individuals who need additional support. Any team member is welcome to request additional funds as DPC does not want finances to be the reason someone does not go on this trip. If you would like to make a request for additional funds or have any questions about fundraising contact the Missions Committee at [email protected].
TRAINING: Part of your commitment to growth on this trip is participation in three Short Term Missions (STM) training sessions prior to departure. You are expected to attend all three of these trainings. They will be from 8:30-10:00am one Saturday a month from March to May. These trainings will be focused on a philosophy of STMs and best practices for our trip.
TRAVEL: Group airfare will be reserved for the team by DPC. All team members will depart on Saturday, July 5, and return on Friday, July 11. To travel and serve in Puerto Rico, a passport is not required.
LODGING: The team will be staying in downtown Dorado in 1 to 3 hostels located on the same block. Sleeping arrangements are bunk beds—towels are provided, but team members must bring their own twin sheets. The rooms have air conditioning.
Our hope is that this application process helps those who are interested to discern whether a trip like this is feasible for their current life circumstances. The process also helps us determine who the team will be for this trip. We ask that you pray before submitting the application and join us in prayer for God’s mercy and grace as we build the teams and plan this trip.