Short-Term Missions
Every year, GVBC is blessed with the opportunity to send short-term mission teams to support God's faithful work through our mission partners in Thailand, Brazil, and Japan.
2026 Brazil STM Trip will be from June 26 - July 8, 2026
2026 Japan STM Trip will be from July 30 - August 10, 2026
The 2027 Thailand STM Trip will be from January 28 - February 11, 2027.
The Thailand STM application will be open from June 14 until August 9, 2026. Forms are below.
ITDF | Thailand
Mike and Becky Mann have served with (American Baptist) International Ministries in Thailand since 1989. Through ITDF they have completed over 300 water projects for hill tribe villages without access to clean water. GVBC has sent teams to partner with them for 5 water projects since 2015.
Oasis Chapel | Rifu, Japan
Oasis Chapel was founded in Rifu in northern Japan in 1932. Their church strategically assisted in relief efforts after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Pastor Makito Matsuda not only oversees this church but has a heart to develop leaders and encourage pastors throughout Japan.
