mission trips
“Can I call you Mom?” said a voice behind Dr. Kerr. Dr. Kerr turned around to see a young girl in her late teens with short black hair, olive skin complexion, and big brown eyes standing behind some of the other students. “Not even ten minutes into the first orientation,”…
MoreFrom the CEO/President’s Desk: “My First QHM Mission Trip”
As I returned from my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic with Quiet Hour Ministries (QHM), I reflected on the phrase, “Come as strangers, leave as family.” Sixteen of us—from the United States, Canada, and Bolivia—arrived as individuals, not yet knowing one another. But from the very beginning, it…
MorePhoto Gallery: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2025
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” Romans 1:16
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Team member, Patty, shares her experience on QHM’s most recent trip to Brazil. Typically, when I go on mission trips, I choose Spanish-speaking countries so I can help with translation. This trip was totally different. I didn’t know anyone, and I didn’t speak the language. But it went much better…
MoreWhen Jacob prayed that prayer, I was so nervous. In Pirambu, Brazil, our QHM volunteer team was out visiting with the community members who had been meeting with our Gospel Workers. “At the third home we visited,” said team member Jacob. “The lady was very talkative, sharing a lot with…
MoreWe believe that the Word of God brings about transformation, healing, and hope in the lives of individuals and communities. Financial position and literacy rate shouldn’t cause people to be unable to experience and live His Word. Recently, local church leaders paid a visit to the chief and elders of…
More“God Was Knocking on My Heart”
One of the most incredible aspects of going on a mission trip is hearing how God led each team member through a series of events, all converging together on the trip. One story that stood out was Junior’s, the general foreman overseeing the renovation of the Aquilhadas Church in Brazil.…
MorePhoto Gallery: Sergipe, Brazil 2024
Jesus said to His disciples, “Let’s go somewhere else, to the small towns that are nearby. I have to spread the Good News in them also. This is why I have come.” Mark 1:38
MoreDuring our mission trip to Malawi, we had evangelistic meetings every evening in three different villages: Yudea, Mwanje, and Namingazi. Each night without fail, there would be hundreds in attendance, from toddlers who just learned how to walk to great-grandparents. During the day, each speaker accompanied a gospel worker to…
MoreFinding the Reason for the Chaos
“What’s behind the chaotic behavior of these kids?” thought Paula after their first night doing the kid’s program in Ghana. Paula shared her thoughts about how her past teaching experience prepared her for this unique mission trip: “I’m normally a high school science teacher. And it’s not that high school…
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