VIRTUAL MISSIONS

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Virtual Mission Trips

e3’s virtual mission trips allow you to go and make disciples across the world through the use of digital media. You will learn how to tell your story and God’s story. You will work alongside national partners and long-term missionaries that are on the field serving in these trying times. And you will experience the cultural distinctives of the places you virtually travel to. Won’t you join us? Simply click on the button below to see and learn more about all of our upcoming virtual mission trips.

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Virtual Mission Trip FAQs

Do I need to take time off from work to go on a virtual mission trip?

Nope! Our virtual mission trips will fit in with your work schedule. A typical e3 virtual mission trip will meet 4-5 times in the evenings over the course of 1-2 weeks.

How much of a time commitment is a virtual mission trip?

Our virtual mission trips usually consist of about 8-10 hours of virtual gathering time over the course of 1-2 weeks. Additionally there are some self-paced evangelism, prayer, and discipleship opportunities throughout the trip.

How does a virtual mission trip work? What can I expect to do?

Our virtual mission trips provide you with opportunities to worship with other believers across the country and the world. You’ll learn from, and receive evangelistic training from missionaries and national partners abroad. You’ll get to experience some of the cultural distinctives of the country you virtually travel to, like the food they eat, typical greetings, clothes they wear, etc. You’ll hear stories of what God is doing in that country, and how your prayers and support are making an impact. And you’ll get to put your training into practice through prayer walks and door-to-door evangelism in your own community.

What is the typical schedule of a virtual mission trip?

The schedule varies from trip to trip, but for the most part, they all meet virtually 4-5 times over the course of 1-2 weeks. Each meeting consists of worship, prayer, stories and evangelism training with national partners and missionaries, and immersion in the culture of the country you’re virtually traveling to. There are also opportunities throughout the 1-2 weeks for self-paced Bible reading, prayer walks, and sharing God’s story and demonstrating His love in your own community.

What time of day will we meet for our virtual trip?

Typically, the meetings are in the evenings, after work hours, for about 1-2 hours each time.

Will I get to interact with national partners and missionaries abroad during my virtual mission trip?

Yes! Depending on the time zone differences, you may have missionaries and national partners join your evening meetings for live evangelism training, stories, and worship time together. And if the time zone differences are further apart, you’ll receive video updates, stories, training, and encouragement from the national partners and missionaries throughout your virtual trip.

How many people normally attend a virtual mission trip?

We’ve already taken groups of more than 40 and 50 on a virtual mission trip! So, if you’re looking for something your Bible class or a large portion of your church congregation can experience together, e3’s virtual mission trips are a great option. We’ve also taken several trips with 10 to 20 people as well, so e3’s virtual mission trips are great for life groups, small groups, and even individuals looking to experience a new culture and make an impact for the Kingdom.

What is the average cost of a virtual mission trip?

With no expenses for plane tickets, lodging or meals, virtual mission trips can be as low as $25 to attend! Most range from $50 to $100, and most of the funds go directly to supporting the work in the country you’re virtually traveling to.

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We are the Schaefer family: Danny, Nel, Emma (8), Lydia (7), and Tessa (1.5)

We are a family on mission in Iowa City, IA to make God's name great among all people!

We started this journey in 2012 when we moved to the Middle East to share Jesus with Muslims. God led us back to the US in 2021 and we've been planted in Iowa since then.

Our vision is to multiply healthy disciples and churches until Jesus returns.

So, what do we do?

We equip believers to take responsibility for the lost in their communities. The pathway is simple: Abide with Jesus, Pray for the lost, Go to the lost, Sow Gospel seeds, Disciple new believers.

As a family we follow this pathway in our local neighborhood. By God's grace we've seen people follow Jesus for the first time, including Muslims from the Middle East! We believe the Bible gives God's people authority to start simple churches and baptize others, which is why we baptize new believers in our driveway!

In order to see our cities reached, we need a ton of ordinary believers to say "YES! I will go and make disciples right where I live."

Which is why we share this vision with churches and believers across the Midwest, and provide training so that everyone can follow the simple pathway to make disciples and start churches.

Trainings: We start by giving believers simple tools and principles to follow so they can easily engage others with the Gospel in their workplace and in their neighborhoods. The next step is learning how to disciple new believers and gather as a healthy church. Our trainings are free and available to all churches and small groups. Our focus is on Iowa, but we sometimes travel across the US.

Imitate Christ (I.C.) Internship: We lead a nine month long intensive discipleship program for believers in Iowa City. We believe our abiding in Jesus and maturing as a healthy disciple is vital for everything. Our ministry is not just about doing things for God, but first and foremost being with God. As we do this, we also learn directly from Jesus' ministry how to make disciples and start churches. During I.C. we become a ministry team that puts into practice what we learn.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

We are inviting you to partner with us in order to see a multiplication of healthy disciples and healthy churches.

Would you pray for a full week and ask God each day if He wants you to join our support team?

Would you consider connecting us with your church or friends so that we can discuss our mission with them personally?

If you feel led to join our team just click the "Donate to this Fundraiser" button up above. Thank you for your partnership!

Give us a call or text and let's meet together!

Danny 720-442-1507

Nel 720-442-3657

danny.schaefer@e3partners.org

Our Missions Organization:

e3 Partners is a global missions agency advancing the Gospel and establishing the Church in over 65 countries. I belong to a body of over 400 staff and 2,000 national partners sharing his Gospel among the nations.

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