Middle School Mission Trip to St. Louis, MO
June 25th – 28th, 2026
- Central Region is RETURNING to St. Louis, MO for ANOTHER in-country youth mission trip for 12 to 14 year olds.
- The cost is $500 per person.
- We will be partnering once again with Shane and Amber Blackledge, the pastors of Cultivate Church in St. Charles, MO
- $100 non-refundable deposit is required when submitting the application. This payment will be made electronically.
- All online payments made after the deposit will incur a 3% processing fee. For those who would like to avoid the fee, please send a check.
- All payments should be submitted by May 27th, 2026 (for a total of $500). The $100 deposit DOES count toward the total amount.
- If you have any questions or concerns please contact Skyler Sanford at 515-707-7215 or skyler@openbiblecentral.org
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026 !!!!!!!
Note: With all checks, please include a note in the memo line reading, “St. Louis Mission Trip 2026 — Student Name”. This will help us correctly allocate the funds to your student.
Extra Note: To download our fundraising packet with a sample support letter, please click HERE!
Our address is: Open Bible Central, 1920 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315.
What will we be doing?
- Feeding the Homeless
- Praying for others
- Street Ministry
- Attending a Church Service
- Sharing Testimonies
- Exploring St. Louis
- And…. More!
Transportation // Lodging // Meals
- We will travel together in a 15 passenger transit van! The original meetup location will be in Des Moines, IA. Alternate pick-up locations can be arranged.
- We will stay at the Fairfield Marriott in Wentzville, MO.
- The following meals will be covered by your trip cost: Dinner on the 25th, all meals on the 26th/27th, and breakfast/lunch on the 28th. Students should eat lunch before arriving to their pick-up location on the 25th!
