Vanuatu is a "Y"-shaped chain of 83 islands near Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. The people of Vanuatu, a name which means 'Land Eternal', are predominantly Melanesian. There is a great need for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be share with the people living on these primitive islands. It is also our desire to raise up and support local pastors through providing training centers and Bible study resources.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
The Encounter Group aims to not only change the lives of those we serve abroad but we also desire to meet the needs and desires of your mission team. One of the ways we do this is by allowing you to customize your trip in a way that will facilitate growth and excitement in those traveling on this trip. Several mission teams have chosen to participate in two or three different ministry opportunities throughout the week in order to allow their team different opportunities for ministry. (example: VBS in the morning and house repair in the afternoon.) Contact our office and let one of our Mission Facilitators help you customize your short term trip for the benefit of all involved. Below is a list of the ministry opportunities available for this specific mission encounter.
DOOR-to-DOOR EVANGELISM, PRAYER MINISTRY and DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS:
Travel on foot through the villages in teams of 3-4 and share the love of Christ as you distribute valuable toiletries, food and vitamins to the poor and abandoned. Small toys for the children are always a wonderful blessing as well.
SPORTS OUTREACH:
Bring a group that has a heart for the Lord and desire to use their God given talents in the sports arena to share their faith. Soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc. all are available and attract youth of all ages.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS), Evangelistic mimes, dramas & puppets:
Hosting a VBS in a local church or village brings much needed love and attention to children who otherwise would sit at home and be left to their own devises. This is such a valuable ministry as it not only brings the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to the children but it also points an entire family to the local church for strength and counsel.
PASTORAL DISCIPLESHIP AND TRAINING:
Ministry specific workshops can be offered to help equip and encourage the local ministry leaders in this island region. This is a very primitive area of the Pacific Rim and resources for pastors are very limited. Your mission team may want to conduct workshops such as: Worship- How to write praise songs and lead the people into praise and worship. Or for ministry leaders: teaching through the Bible, effective children’s ministry, evangelism and leading people to Christ. Any Bibles or study materials that can be donated to the local ministry leaders is greatly appreciated.
MEDICAL CLINICS:
Join the Encounter Group for one of our Medical Campaigns or bring a group of nurses and doctors with your missionary team in order to distribute much needed pharmaceuticals and treat the ailments found in this region. For more details on purchasing low cost medical supplies for your mission trip click here.
FREE TIME AND FUN DAYS
If your team desires to add a day of fun and extra curricular activities*, the Encounter Group is happy to help facilitate your free time. Here is a list of some of the available tourist activities in this region:
• Sightseeing tour around the island.
• Shopping the local straw market.
• Watersports
* Extra curricular activities are not covered in your mission trip tuition. Contact the Encounter Group office for more details and prices.
