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.

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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.

ITDF Website

Hope Unlimited | Brazil

Corenne and Philip Smith are missionaries with (American Baptist) International Ministries in Brazil. Since 1991, this ministry has provided residential and vocational training programs for children living on the streets in Brazil.

Hope Unlimited Website

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.

Oasis Chapel Website

Short-Term Missions

ITDF | Thailand

Hope Unlimited | Brazil

Oasis Chapel | Rifu, Japan

2025 Japan/Brazil Mission Trip Application

2024 Mission Trips

Thailand: ITDF

Brazil: Hope Unlimited

Rifu, Japan: Oasis Chapel