Spain & Morocco
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Morocco has a rich and vibrant culture with a strong blend of ancient Islamic traditions mixed with a modern European influence. The scenery is breathtaking. The people are welcoming and curious, making every day a true adventure. Starting our ministry in Morocco, we’ll then cross the Straits of Gibraltar and immerse ourselves in Spanish life, still focusing ourselves on bringing the gospel to Muslim believers by reaching out to the North African immigrant populations. This trip is an incredible opportunity to travel to the 10/40 window and bring the gospel to two continents in one trip.
Students 13 - 18
Staff 19+
Outreach
Our goal is to establish relationships, break down cultural and religious barriers, and represent Christ in a way the North Africans have never encountered before. You’ll travel in a small group, making friends and striking up conversations with people on the street, shop owners, and even the occasional tourist. You’ll use these opportunities to discuss life, customs, and faith. They won’t always be easy, and will require practice, but you can expect to get plenty of that.
You’ll have the privilege of volunteering at a local government-run orphanage, physically caring for babies, toddlers, and children with special needs and supporting the efforts of the local staff. You’ll be supporting the missionaries we are partnering with, finding ways to encourage, bless, and support their efforts, and learning from their wealth of experience in the process. You’ll be engaging in extended times of prayer on matters both general and specific, calling on God for strength in a challenging environment and asking Him to move in big ways in this country.
During our time in Spain, we will continue to use some of the same outreach approaches we learned in Morocco to reach North African immigrants, partnering with a team of missionaries on the ground who are working to spread the gospel among the immigrant populations in Spain, and establish new churches.
Adventure
Personal development
Trains, buses, taxis, ferries, and camels offer some unique options for transportation. You’ll explore open-air markets, meander the ancient narrow streets, and eat unique North African food, thoughtfully soaking in every experience. No need to fly to Spain, we’ll hop on a ferry to cross the Straits of Gibraltar and then make our way up the coast to our host city.
Plan for lots of walking and desert heat with no air conditioning. And if you allow God to direct your steps, it means that anything can happen, but it’s rarely comfortable or easy. When is true adventure ever comfortable or easy?
Team Dynamics
Growth
Seeing the results of the team’s efforts won’t be immediate and are often invisible, but that’s the reality in ministry to Muslims. You will learn to lean on the understanding that God is at work in unseen ways and is using your efforts to build His kingdom. This trip is going to present some new and unexpected challenges on a daily basis, and you can expect to develop compassion and empathy for others whose lives are vastly different from yours. Each day will challenge you to trust God more and allow Him to take you well outside of your own comfort zone.
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the royal servants experience
While every Royal Servants Trip is different, some things that never change.
From Training Camp to debriefing, every aspect of our ministry is focused on discipling our students. Through small group discussions, large group teachings, and an extensive debriefing process, we want to ensure your student is not only emotionally prepared for a summer overseas but also that they are prepared to apply what they learn in the summer to their life at home.
It is important for our teams to start with a solid foundation before they embark overseas. At Training Camp, you will begin building relationships with your team, learn how to share the Gospel, and prepare for what life will look like overseas. You will leave Training Camp ready to face any challenge that may come your way.
Over the course of the summer, you will experience how transforming life in Christian community can be. Through daily quiet times and small group discussions, you will deepen your relationship with God. Through outreach, you will gain new understanding of God's heart for the world and the Church. Through being in community, you will learn how to love those around you.
After weeks packed full of ministry outreaches, you will transition into a week of debriefing. Going home after an intense summer ministry experience can be challenging emotionally and spiritually. Debriefing is a time of reflection about what you have experienced, seeking wisdom from God, and preparing for the challenges you might face going home.
Throughout the summer, you will hear teachings on foundational Christian truths. Our biblical worldview is best described as historic Christianity, and we teach from a traditional perspective on morality and values that the church has held for over 2000 years. Refer to our Statement of Faith and make sure we are the right fit. On everything else, we encourage students to seek answers from their parents and local church community.
Royal Servants takes the safety and health of each participant seriously. We go to great lengths to ensure participants remain healthy and safe throughout the trip.
Therefore, no participant is allowed to be alone in any city; Royal Servants always travel in groups of three or more, and when possible, with either a male or Summer Staff in each group. The Trip Leaders also continually monitor conditions within the host country before and during the trip. The team will be moved to a stable location if a situation threatens the team's security, whether from political or environmental conditions.
Royal Servants mission trips are led by Reign Ministries’ staff, not part-time volunteers. Our staff care deeply about students and see leadership as a privilege. Each staff member is intensively trained on how to connect with and lead students. They are fully engaged in every aspect of the mission trip, whether being involved in ministry, leading Bible studies, or just hanging out building relationships. They are intentional to ensure that each student is discipled beginning at Training Camp and through debriefing prior to returning home.
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