Discovery Teams are 2-5 week international trips that allow you to experience a Word Made Flesh community in person.
Discover God in God's world with us. God created the world and when we go into God's world we discover more of who God is.
Discover the diversity of God's world. God created the world that is full of vibrant cultures for us to learn from. We are invited to discover the beauty of diverse community as we learn from these experiences.
Discover our calling at the margins of the world. Word Made Flesh serves in hard places around the world. God is calling us to the ends of the earth and to the margins of society. This is where we discover the gifts we have and how they can be of use in God's mission.
Word Made Flesh is dedicated to fostering enduring community and ministry globally. Our Discovery Team experiences, distinct from traditional mission trips, encourage members to explore long-term missional engagement through learning the culture and connecting with the people of the country they visit.
What to expect on a Discovery Team?
- Grow personal relationships with the WMF community
- Explore long-term missional engagement through learning about the culture and connecting with our neighbors, and those suffering with poverty
- Serve and share life with staff and community through daily rhythms of prayer and worship, discussions on spiritual formation, and shared meals
To inquire about participating in a Discovery Team or if you would like to inquire about a future Discovery Team email opportunities@wordmadeflesh.org or inquire below.
Upcoming Opportunties
Navajolands Discovery Trip
Embark on a one-week journey to experience the rich culture of the Navajo Nation. As a participant, you will engage with Bodaway Ministries, build meaningful relationships, and learn about Word Made Flesh's involvement. You will broaden your perspective, deepen understanding of indigenous cultures, and foster personal and spiritual growth through service and relationship-building. Come ready to listen, learn, and let the Navajo Nation's story change the way you see the land, faith, and your own place in it.
For Asbury University students: CCE credits available.
March 13-20, 2027
$2,400 (includes airfare)
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina Discovery Trip
Join us this spring for a 7-day Discovery Trip to Buenos Aires, as we respond to a local church partner's invitation to support their ministry to the unhoused. You'll join street outreach, visit an anti-trafficking project, and share meals and stories with the community and daily time for formation and reflection along the way. Be ready to show up in the streets of Buenos Aires and simply be present with those the city has overlooked.
March 5-14, 2027
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Romania + Moldova Discovery Trip
Spend three weeks serving alongside Word Made Flesh's in Romania and Moldova, walking with children vulnerable to poverty, trafficking, and dropping out of school. You'll live with a host family, study scripture's call to the poor, and serve daily at the community center in Galați. There are additional excursions to Bucharest and Chișinău. The trip will conclude with a 3-day walking pilgrimage. It's a chance to witness God's work among the vulnerable, and let it reshape how you see poverty, culture, and your own calling.
May 2027 (3 week discovery)
$4,800 (includes airfare)
Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Rwanda Discovery Trip
Join Word Made Flesh in Kigali, Rwanda, to form deep connections and seek God in the midst of poverty. You'll walk alongside the women and children who are a part of our ministry center through daily spiritual formation, shared meals, Bible study. Get a firsthand glimpse of our Kundwa Collective, whose artisans make jewelry and blankets to sell. Come and experience the beautiful story that God is weaving in Kigali.
May 2027 (10 day discovery)
Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Sierra Leone Discovery Trip
Join us in Kroo Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone for a trip serving alongside Word Made Flesh Sierra Leone, which walks with vulnerable children and youth, destitute families, and women who have been sexually exploited. You'll tutor kids, join the Good News Club, Lighthouse ministry, and outreach, and immerse in Freetown's history, art, and culture through staff home visits, local churches, and a walking tour of the city.
November 2027 (10 day discovery)
Application deadline: July 15, 2027
Application Instructions
- Fill out the Discovery Team Application
- Send an updated resume and photo of yourself to opportunities@wordmadeflesh.com
- You must also send out three electronic reference forms to the following: a professional reference, a pastor or spiritual mentor, and a personal friend.
Once we receive this application, your resume, application fee, and reference forms we will contact you as soon as possible. For detailed questions about this program, visit our FAQ section.