Trip Information

In Birmingham, your group will learn about, interact with, and experience the history and culture of the city.

Servant Life is excited to bring short-term teams into our own community for a week of ministry to help meet the needs of the city― to show the love of Christ with our actions and to gain a better understanding of how to serve when we go back home. Our ministry partners work to unite diverse individuals, businesses, ministries, and churches to share resources, meeting physical and spiritual needs locally and globally.

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What will my team be doing? 

Ministry opportunities in Birmingham are multi-faceted and diverse, and your team will have an opportunity to shape your preferences as you interact with different service projects throughout the week. Your team can be part of ministry with local churches, helping invest in kids through after-school projects, Backyard-Bible clubs, worshipping with a church youth group, or other community outreach.

You can also be a part of helping meet basic needs by rescuing food and supplies from local businesses and distributing them in food banks, helping others get access to the essentials they need.

If you like working with your hands, you can be part of community development projects, helping with landscaping and working in nurseries to brighten up the community.

There are also other opportunities to work directly with people, such as through children's homes, nursing homes, and homeless shelters. A special way our partners work in our community is by blessing our government leaders, teachers, and more with a special meal or treat. You will get to spend time with this leaders, thanking them for the impact they make in our city and praying for their work and family.

Groups can extend their stay in Birmingham at a minimal cost for additional ministry opportunities or free time experiences like Alabama Adventure, Vulcan, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham Civil Rights Museum, and more.

What does a general weekly schedule look like?

• Day 1. Travel day. Arrive and get settled in. 

• Days 2 - 5. Ministry days: Partner with local church to host VBS, community service projects, Bible clubs, sports camps, or other outreach.

• Day 6. Travel day. Depart for home.

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What does my cost include?​

• Housing. Your team will stay at a local church or missions house with access to hot showers and bathrooms.

• Meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day!

• T-Shirt. Every participant gets an awesome mission trip t-shirt.

• Pre-Trip Training Material. We provide training sessions, trip overview documents, assistance from our team of mission trip experts, and communication with in-country missionaries to make sure your group is fully prepared for your trip.

• Pre, During, and Post-trip Devotionals. This 4-week printed missions journal will help every team member grow and encounter Christ.

• * Transportation is NOT included in the trip cost. You will be responsible for traveling to Birmingham as well as having vehicles to get around during the week.

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What's not included?

• Airfare and transportation are not included in the trip cost but can be taken care of by Servant Life's travel agent if you plan to fly. You may book on your own if you prefer to do so, but we ask you to approve the itinerary first. 

• Ministry Supplies. Your group may have the opportunity to lead a Vacation Bible School or sports Camp. You will be responsible for bringing any supplies like snacks, drinks, games, crafts, etc. Our ministry partners will help during your trip planning to determine any additional items needed.

• Note also that you do need your own transportation while you are in Birmingham, and we can assist you with helping you find the best deals for rental cars but most groups use church vans.