Short term trips are a great way for individuals, churches, and businesses to connect with the heart of our ministry to those in greatest need. Trips are scheduled throughout the year and typically require no specific skills or experience other than a desire to serve others.
We help you experience a city. Living firsthand among the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of urban life is an irreplaceable experience. Our housing options are located in the heart of the city, providing you with the opportunity to eat at local restaurants and discover the delights of Southern and other cuisine.
We help you learn our city. There are unique issues and problems that our city faces. There are also unique and incredible things God is doing to foster and further His Kingdom in Jackson, MS, through the indigenous organizations that operate on the front lines of urban ministry. You’ll learn what city dwellers face and how to overcome challenging circumstances.
We help you help our city. At JVMPF you become part of the solution for our city. By offering your time, energy, and prayers, our ministry site is supported and built up to its full potential of service. You will be integrated into a variety of hands-on ministry opportunities to ensure that your time is spent supplying substantive help to God’s people in the city.
The total cost of your mission trip $350 USD per person for the week. This covers all housing, your service program coordination, and one or more JVMPF Hosts who are dedicated to your group the entire time you are at JVMPF. The only thing you have to cover are meals and transportation costs.
A non-refundable deposit of $450 is required to hold any dates! The minimum group size is seven people.
The deadline to register and make a deposit is 45 days prior to the start of the trip.
We facilitate trips that are five to seven days throughout the year. We strive to provide the best trip length option for our ministry in the city and your group needs. Check out our availability calendar for open dates!
Click here to see a sample schedule for a six-night trip
Click here to download the application and our Micah Missions Handbook.
This group type consists of students entering 6th grade and departing 8th grade along with adult leaders. The minimum age allowed is 12 years old. There must be at least one leader per every five students.
This group type consists of students entering 9th grade and departing 12th grade along with adult leaders . The minimum age allowed is 14 years old. There must be at least one leader per every five students.
This group type consists of students entering 6th grade and departing 12th grade along with adult leaders. The minimum age allowed is 12 years old. There must be at least one leader per every five students.
This group type completely consists of college students along with adult leaders. The minimum age allowed is 18 years old.
This group type consists of adults 18 years old and above.
This group type consists of family units – parents and their children. Age limits vary between cities. Please consult our Home Office: 601-354-1563 or email Elizabeth@jvmpf.org for specific details about Family trips in each city.
Because the availability changes daily, it is not possible to give specific date availability on the website. Email Elizabeth@jvmpf.org or call 1-601-238-2073 for information on specific dates.
Many JVMPF groups include fundraising as part of the mission trip experience. Here are a few resources to help you get started. Please note that JVMPF doesn’t endorse any of the following, but rather, we suggest you investigate each to find the best option for your group! Have a suggestion? Email us!