If you want to get credentialed with the Assemblies of God CLICK HERE

About
Who We Are Leadership Team What We Believe AffiliationSoon Find a Church
Ministries
LASOM LeaderCare Church Multiplication LA KidMin LA Students Royal Rangers Chi Alpha Women Men Missions World Missions U.S. Missions
LASOM
Events
Calendar LEAD Conference Camps
Media
PodcastSoon Blog Event ServicesSoon
Jobs Ministers Only Give to the Network

LA Students // NextGen Missions

GO Week 2027

Student Ambassador Mission Trips

One week in July. Students across Louisiana on the GO for the mission of God, in their hometown, in New Orleans, and in El Salvador.

Choose where you GO I want to GO

Acts 1:8  //  Jerusalem  ·  Judea & Samaria  ·  the ends of the earth

The Why

All students are on the GO for the mission of God.

LA Student Mission Trips aim to provide students with life-changing cross-cultural or stateside ministry experiences before graduating high school, fostering a lifelong lifestyle of missions.

Pray Serve Give Go

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  Acts 1:8

A small-town Louisiana main street at sunset

In Jerusalem

My Hometown

Serve your own community with your youth group. July 11-17, 2027.

Local missions
A New Orleans street at dusk with the city skyline beyond

In Judea & Samaria

New Orleans

A regional trip to serve the city of New Orleans. July 11-15, 2027.

Regional missions
San Salvador at dawn beneath the San Vicente volcano

To the ends of the earth

El Salvador

King's Castle Ministries with the Tripletts. July 8-15, 2027.

International missions

In Jerusalem // Local

My Hometown Missions

July 11-17, 2027

If you are a student that is seeking another way to serve and to show God's love locally in your community; then GO WEEK is a great way to get started serving your community with other students in your youth group. During the week of July 11-17th, LA students from across Louisiana will serve their communities in a variety of ways with their youth leaders. This is your opportunity to GO & to be a part of GO WEEK 2027!

Registration for churches Local resources

Ways your group could serve

  • Serve food at a homeless shelter
  • Help organize a local food pantry and distribute food
  • Create emergency supply boxes with Convoy of Hope
  • Visit with residents or provide an activity at a nursing home
  • Trash cleanup in your hometown
  • Work projects for elderly or disabled community members
  • Help widows in your church
  • Partner with the local foster care agency for a hygiene product drive

In Judea & Samaria // Regional

New Orleans

July 11-15, 2027

My city, your city. Ministry, my responsibility.

Bring your students to the city. The trip begins Sunday night at 6pm with dinner and orientation, then opens into three full days of teaching, team building, outreach, and service projects across New Orleans. A commissioning service with live worship closes out Wednesday night, and teams depart Thursday morning or afternoon.

Teams stay in YWAM housing in the Garden District, with an alternative house in Old Algiers if needed. Both houses are owned by Youth With a Mission.

Team size40

Students and leaders per trip, up to 60 total across the two houses.

Leader ratio1:8

A minimum of one leader for every eight students.

Full days3

Of teaching, team building, outreach, and service projects.

Cost per student

$380  minimum of 25 in attendance

$420  minimum of 20 in attendance

Included with price:

  • Lodging
  • Sunday dinner and orientation
  • Monday through Friday: 3 meals a day plus snacks and dessert with dinner
  • Water to stay hydrated
  • Ministry supplies for service projects and outreach
  • Teachings and trainings: evangelism, prayer, cross-cultural
  • Staffing
  • Commissioning service with live worship

* Travel and gas are not included. Teams provide their own transportation to and from New Orleans, plus during the week.

The week at a glance

SunArrive by 6pm. Dinner and orientation to open the trip.
Mon-WedThree full days of teaching, team building, outreach, and service projects.
Wed nightCommissioning service with live worship. The trip ends Wednesday night.
ThuTeams depart morning or afternoon, with free time to explore New Orleans on the last day.

What you'll do // The route

Serve at the New Orleans MissionEvery day

Work with the homeless and serve lunch at the New Orleans Mission every day at the shelter.

Where you'll be

YWAM Housing Team lodging

2224 Annunciation, New Orleans, LA 70130

New Orleans Mission Daily lunch service

1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113

neworleansmission.org

Saints Community Church Ministry partner

2001 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie, LA 70001

saintscommunitychurch.com

Trip details Registration FAQ

To the ends of the earth // International

El Salvador, King's Castle

July 8-15, 2027

Get ready to have your life forever changed! Our team will work with Assemblies of God World Missionaries Don and Terri Triplett who have been serving for 40+ years. Our team will share the gospel with all ages through engaging community programs, door-to-door prayer ministry, and school outreaches. A logistically easy trip with a 5.5hr flight from New Orleans to El Salvador and in the same time zone.

Our team will also spend some time exploring the culture of El Salvador, including its people and culinary traditions.

Valid passport required, expiring after January 30, 2028 for this trip.

Departure out of New Orleans. Same time zone as Louisiana.

Trip cost and payment schedule

$1,800-$1,900

Estimated

A set pricing will be available soon and is based on the airfare to El Salvador.

Included in cost:

  • Airfare
  • Meals in El Salvador
  • Ministry Per Diem
  • Ministry Shirt

* Spending money used for gifts in El Salvador and meals/snacks in the airport is not included in the cost and must be supplied by each participant.

Key dates

  • Interest meeting on Zoom, Monday, October 19 at 7 PM
  • December 1: deadline to sign up
  • December 30: $300 deposit due
  • February 15: $500 payment due
  • April 15: $500 payment due
  • Trainings on Zoom in spring, dates coming

The full schedule, including trainings and any remaining payments, is in the Important dates document just below.

Make your plan

Registration Important dates

Give toward El Salvador

Students can make trip payments here, and family and friends can give toward a team member's trip.

Give or make a payment

In the memo, please include: El Salvador 2027 and the name of the team member your gift is going to.

Watch

King's Castle overviewWhat the ministry is and how teams serve Meet the missionariesDon and Terri Triplett, King's Castle Louisiana team recapCrossroads Lafayette missions highlight
All resources

Want to hear more before you go?

Join the El Salvador interest meeting on Zoom, Monday, October 19 at 7 PM. Fill out the interest form and we'll send you the link.

I want to GO

El Salvador // King's Castle

Questions and answers

Everything parents and students ask most, from passports to packing.

Before you go

01Do I need a passport?

Yes. A valid U.S. passport is required for travel.

02What type of passport is needed, and when should I apply?

Each participant needs a valid U.S. passport good through January 30, 2028. Processing can take up to 3 months, so this is an important step to take early. The cost of your passport is not included in the cost of the trip.

03Are any vaccinations required or recommended?

No, none are required or recommended. We do recommend bringing mosquito repellent, such as bracelets, patches, or sprays.

04What medications should I bring?

Bring any over-the-counter and prescription medications you take regularly, in their original bottles with the team member's name clearly labeled, not in a pill organizer. Medication that is not clearly labeled can cause delays in travel and could keep a team member from continuing.

Vitamins and supplements should also be in original, labeled containers. Pack all medications in your carry-on.

Getting there and staying

05Where do teams stay?

Our team stays at International Camp Castillo del Rey AG on Lake Coatepeque, hosted by Don and Terri Triplett. Teams go straight from the airport in San Salvador (SAL) to the King's Castle International Training Center, which has 500 beds, kitchen facilities, and an on-site medical clinic.

Students will serve alongside King's Castle local teams all over El Salvador in schools and communities.

06What is the climate like? What time zone is it?

The temperature is similar to South Louisiana. We will be going during the rainy season, so expect spontaneous afternoon and evening showers; teams usually still do ministry when it rains. A rain jacket and sandals are helpful. There is no air conditioning in the dorms, so bring a fan if needed.

El Salvador is in the same time zone as Louisiana. No jet lag!

07What type of electrical plugs are there?

The King's Castle camp has the same type of plugs we do. You are welcome to bring a power strip, since there are not many outlets in the dorms.

08What is the dress code?

Ministry team participants dress modestly at all times: no v-necks, thin-strap or midriff shirts, and no short shorts. Mid-thigh-length shorts, at least 2 inches past the fingertips, are appropriate for both women and men.

During church and ministry times, women wear skirts below the knee with bike shorts underneath, and men can wear long pants. No clothing should be tight or revealing. Sports bras and yoga pants are only allowed if completely covered by a long t-shirt.

Bathing suits must be modest, one-piece with no cut-outs, or covered with a t-shirt at all times. No Speedos for men.

Money and staying in touch

09How much money should I send with my student?

Around $100 is recommended for souvenirs, travel meals, offerings, and snack stops, more or less depending on your student's spending habits. El Salvador uses U.S. currency, so send $20 bills or smaller, printed in 2009 or later.

10Should I get my student an international phone plan?

We recommend that students unplug on this trip. There is WiFi at the camp that can be used in the evening to FaceTime family with updates, a leader will be able to call home in an emergency, and we will have a GroupMe for parent updates.

Ministry, health, and safety

11Who will we be ministering to?

King's Castle's goal is to reach every child in El Salvador each year with the Gospel message. Most of our ministry efforts will be geared toward children, and we will also have the opportunity to pray with their families.

12What happens if my child becomes ill on the trip?

First, pray always. King's Castle has a medical facility on site that will work with our team on any medical issues that arise. If something comes up that the on-site clinic cannot handle, we will work with our AGWM missionaries to locate the proper facilities.

Teams from across the globe have served at King's Castle for more than 40 years, so caring for a sick team member is a situation that has been handled many times.

13What is the address and phone number of King's Castle in case of an emergency?

4684 Calle Lago de Coatepeque, Potrerillos de la Laguna, El Salvador

  • Ministry office landline: +503 2243 7126 (Castillo del Rey AD main administrative line)
  • Camp ground direct line: +503 2681 0633 (direct number for the Coatepeque camp site)
  • International association mobile and WhatsApp: +503 7838 2910 (Asociación Internacional Castillo del Rey)

Rest assured that our team works with both the El Salvador Assemblies of God executive board and local and national emergency administration in case of an emergency.

14How can I see what the team is doing in El Salvador?

King's Castle posts videos, news, and updates at kingscastle.org/news-updates.

Still have a question? Bring it to the interest meeting.

Printable version