Short-term missions in 2027
Tune into where The Cross Walk Church is sending our own to join in God's mission.

Joshua Lillie •
October 18, 2026

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Missions is a part of our DNA at The Cross Walk Church. We belong to a global movement called The Christian and Missionary Alliance, intent on bringing all of Jesus to all the world—and it will take all of us!

A team serving at Envision Cleveland


In 2027, our church has the opportunity to send people to two cross-cultural locations in the U.S.


NEW YORK CITY, NY

Every summer, Envision NYC hosts its “culture camp”, where high school students connect with unreached people groups and serve in the city.

We are planning to send a small group of students to join this week-long cross-cultural experience this Summer 2027. Over the years, we’ve seen our youth sense a call to ministry and missions, and this year we are providing a tangible step to jump in and experience God’s heart for all peoples.

We will be working with our students to raise these funds ($700/person) and could use your help in financial support and prayer.

Would you pray...

  • ...that God would raise up a group of students to go
  • ...that God would provide the funds necessary and remove obstacles to students obeying his call
  • ...for the peoples of the world without access to the Good News of Jesus
  • ...for the unreached peoples within the United States and for opportunities for the Church to share this Good News


If you know of a student who might want to go, or if you are interested in sponsoring a student, please contact us and let us know!

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Statue of Lady Liberty of New York City's Ellis Island. Photo taken from Unsplash.com, provided by Fernando Strabuli.


CLEVELAND, OH

Once one of the great industrial steel towns of the Midwest, the city of Cleveland has experienced devastating change over the last five decades. Though impacted by a significant population decrease and a struggling educational system, the city has since entered a cultural renaissance of sorts.

There is a growing conviction that the Lord is moving in powerful ways in the region. Opportunities are opening amid a tough urban environment, a rapidly developing refugee population, and through the collaborative efforts of kingdom-minded churches and organizations.

Cross Walk is planning to send a group of adults for a weekend-long trip to serve with Envision Cleveland this Fall of 2027. The trip will cost roughly $300/person, with opportunities to fundraise.

Would you pray...

  • ...and ask if God is calling you to join this trip
  • ...for God to raise up others in our church to go, especially those who would be going for the first time
  • ...for Envision Cleveland and their ongoing ministries to the under resourced and unreached people of their city
  • ...for God to go before us and appoint the opportunities we will have to serve on this trip next year


If you are interested in joining us on this trip, or at least curious to stay tuned as the details come together, please contact us!

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Storefront apartments on Detroit Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo taken from Unsplash.com, provided by Documerica.


We are committed to keep sending and pursuing short-term cross-cultural opportunities for our church. Followers of Jesus are commissioned to leave their comfort zones and join in God’s mission.

We invite you to stay tuned and see how God leads!

~ Your CWC Missions Committee

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