Indonesia Mission Trip 2025

An opportunity of a lifetime!

About this mission trip

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Join us in July 2025 as our next mission trip will be in the Kalimantan Island of Singkawang (pronounced sing-kah-wahng). This will be a fast paced week full of activities from Bible Studies, Health Seminars, evening revival meetings, and VBS for the kids! The organizers of this trip are seasoned planners and will help you have the best experience ever! In just the last few years, the team has lead trips to the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Ambon. The main goal is to serve various Indonesian communities who have limited resources and extreme poverty and to share the gospel with them!

Previous Mission Trips
1. Manado (2013) & leader Shirley Tan Injo
2. Tanah Karo (2015) Leader: Saulina Marpaung
3. Ambon (2015) Leader: Rocky/Windy Simau
4. Malang (2017) Leader: Nelson Panjaitan & Kus Supangkat
5. Toraja (2023) Leader: Chandra Sinulingga & Agustina Rantung
6. Singkawang (2025) Leader: Lidya Sihotang & Barbara Marpaung

FAQ

Who can go on this international mission trip?

This trip to Indonesia is best suited for High School, College, Adult, and Family volunteers!

What is included in the cost?

The trip cost includes: trip deposit, food, lodging, ground transportation, construction supplies, emergency medical insurance, a t-shirt and a devotional.
What is not included: flight, any spending money you may need and $30 for a background check (plus specific state and county fees).

How do I sign up?

Click the SIGN UP button at the bottom of this page.
Fill in your information.
We will follow up with you about project details and a payment schedule.
When the trip is approaching, we will have an online meeting with leaders to communicate the specifics of the trip.
You will travel to the location, meet the crew, and serve!

Do I pay all at once?

No. We break the trip cost into three payments. Here is what a typical payment schedule looks like.

$100 per volunteer deposit is due at signup
Half of the remaining balance will be due 90 days prior to the trip start date.
The remaining balance will be due 45 days prior to the trip start date.

Barbara Marpaung

Although I grew up in the suburbs myself, it felt different because getting involved with the people and kids there with rich traditions and customs made me appreciate being there and wanting to share more about Jesus and the love of God with them.
- Barbara is Vice President of Singkawang Ministry

Daniel & Shirley Tan Injo

"We went to five of the past six mission trips the Indonesian SS class hosted in the last 11 years. The Lord's blessings are always with us in every way. Each experience was unique. We had the privilege of working with local Pastors, church leaders, members and conferences. We definitely received and valued the support and contributions of our own church Pastors and fellow members."

Theresia de Courten

I went to Toraja in 2023 to support the health ministry program. We provided basic health care support to people in need, such as checking BP and blood sugar, and providing reading glasses etc. I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to share the love of God with so many people through the health ministry. I’m looking forward to going again next year for the Singkawang ministry trip. Please come and join us. Thank you

"This ministry is great blend of culture, service, and a chance to go deeper with Jesus!"

- Pastor Linda

Main Language

Indonesian...though there are over 700 dialects and most people speak at least two.

Weather

In July, Indonesia experiences its dry season in most parts of the country. However, some areas, particularly in Sumatra and Kalimantan, may still receive occasional rainfall. Overall, the weather in Indonesia during this month is typically warm and sunny, making it an ideal time to visit.

Population

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populated country, with a population of 275,501,000 as of May 2024. The population growth rate is estimated to be 1.13% in 2023, with a birth rate of 15.32 births per 1,000 people and a death rate of 6.75 deaths per 1,000 people. The median age is estimated to be 31.5 years in 2024.

Passports & Visa Information

PASSPORT: IS required and must be valid at least through FEB. 1, 2026 for travel. If it expires before that, you'll need to renew your passport prior to travel.
VISA: A visitors visa IS required and obtained on arrival.

Geography

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, with a total area of 1,913,580 square kilometers (738,837 square miles) and a coastline of 54,716 kilometers (33,998.9 miles).

Safety

The US Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Indonesia, recommending that US citizens exercise increased caution due to terrorism and natural disasters. travel.state.gov