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410 Bridge Nominated for Prestigious 2025 True Inspiration Awards
The 410 Bridge is thrilled to announce its nomination for the 2025 True Inspiration Awards by Chick-fil-A. This esteemed recognition celebrates our commitment to serving the needs of communities around the world.
Why Every High School Student Should Experience a Mission Trip
You may be curious and want to know, “When is a good age to start going on mission trips?” Well, I am glad you asked! Based on my experience, I think the best age to sign up for a mission trip is while you are in high school.
Mission Possible: Five Ways to Fundraise for Your Mission Trip
The most difficult part of preparing for a mission trip usually isn’t learning a new language or adapting to a different culture. The hardest part is fundraising. This doesn’t have to be a scary and unpleasant. Here are five ways to put the fun in fundraising.
Why Go On a Trip with 410 Bridge?
Do you want to be a part of what God is doing in a different country and culture?
Do you want to help those living in extreme poverty?
Are you highly relational and/or enjoy trying new things?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should go on a trip with 410 Bridge!
Why Come on a Mission Trip to Kenya?
A mission trip is not just a one-week experience to check a box. An intentional mission trip that is outcome-driven provides an opportunity to bring out Philippians 2:2-11 for the restoration of dignity and fulfilling purpose so that people can walk in freedom.
A mission trip, The 410 Way, is a catalyst that can propel us into action by changing our perspective of how we view the world, how we view our world.
My Journey to Kahuria
I’ve always asked “Why is Kenya so different?” “What makes it so special?”
Being a part of a Global Missions team, I have had the opportunity to help send teams to Kenya but never experience it myself. The teams always came back bonded and something was different.
One Day At Church
One day at church I felt a calling or a nudge that God wanted me to serve in a different way. I looked through my church’s opportunities and as soon as I saw Kenya I felt a wash of joy flood over me. I applied that day and was overjoyed to hear shortly back that I had been accepted to go. Our church gave us the book “If You Really Want To Help” and from there I fell in love with what 410 was doing for the people of Kenya, especially after reading the story of Chris in Kahuria.
Learnings From Kiu, Kenya
Our partnership with Kiu community started way back in 2009 making it one of the first communities to partner with the 410 Bridge since its inception in Kenya in 2006.
At the 410 Bridge, we work through the community leaders who ensure continuity of the community’s development even after graduation. During our partnership journey, we walk alongside indigenous community leaders and church leaders as they mobilize and unify the community to participate in their own development – shifting their perspectives and owning the solutions.
Serving with Joy: A Week in Mutirithia, Kenya
If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Kenya, allow me to do my best to try to put into words what an incredible life-changing experience that you really need to do at least once in your life.
I was recently blessed to travel to Mutirithia, Kenya with an amazing group of 20 other Christian men to serve the families in that community over the course of a week.
We prepared for weeks to make sure everyone understood the primary objective of the trip, which was to build upon relationships already formed in the community and to spread the Word to as many people as we could.
Allow me to unfold a day-by-day glimpse of what we experienced:
From Trip Participants to Trip Advocates
Embarking on a mission trip with The 410 Bridge is an invitation to witness the transformative power of holistic community development—a paradigm shift in the way we approach poverty alleviation.
As trip participants, you’re not just joining a journey to serve communities in need; you’re stepping into the role of advocates, and champions of sustainable change driven by partnership and empowerment.
Here are 5 things to consider with this shift:
5 Reasons To Send A Missions Team
Sending trips with 410 Bridge serves a crucial purpose in aligning with our mission and values. Here’s why we send trips:
Top 10 Transformative Principles of Mission Work: Insights from 410 Bridge
Relationships Over Projects
At 410 Bridge, we prioritize building meaningful connections over completing tasks. Our mission trips to Kenya and Guatemala are centered on fostering deep, reciprocal relationships that transcend cultural boundaries.
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