Life should be ministry. Ministry is global.

At MBU, we want our students to see possibilities for ministry both locally and globally, which is why we established Global Encounters—to help improve that vision. What Jeremiah observed millennia ago remains true today; sight affects our heart (Lamentations 3:51). When students witness missions firsthand—when they walk the streets of a developing nation and are suddenly immersed in the sounds and smells of an unfamiliar culture; when they recognize its citizens not as one faceless mass, but rather as individuals whose names they know; when they personally convey God’s life-changing love to souls in desperate spiritual need—it will sway their hearts.

GE provides the platform. Students join a team, benefit from training, and share a controlled group encounter. Some trips are tailored to specific abilities (sports, nursing, music) while others require only general skills that accommodate any willing volunteer. Teams partner with established ministries in targeted fields, countries such as Mexico, The Philippines, Peru, Hong Kong, The Cayman Islands, and India.

Our world needs the Gospel, and with sound, biblical education and practical experience, our students are poised to serve anywhere God may call them.

Participation

We encourage all students to participate in at least one Global Encounter trip during their time at MBU. Just as missionaries are required to do, students must raise the necessary funds. It is part of this faith-stretching exercise.

We also invite you to participate through donations for a specific student or trip. Such gifts provide opportunities for future ministry workers to hone abilities and gain ministry passion.

Great Commission participation is not optional. Will you partner with us as we seek to train another generation to serve our Lord?