INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Go Into All the World
Whether you're called to short-term or long-term missions, or whether you're called to support missions financially or through prayer, First McKinney has plenty of opportunities for you to impact the nations.
"...GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL..."
Upcoming Mission Trips
We'd love for you to join us in sharing the gospel around the globe. Let us know if you're interested in these trips or a future trip.
First McKinney | Mississippi Delta:
Leaders: Mike and Becky Billingsley
Dates: June 28 - July 1, 2025
First McKinney | Germany:
Leader: Steve Bell
Dates: July 12 - 19, 2025
25Project:
Leader: Pat Knight
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
Location: Dominican Republic
Dates: January 1- 6, 2025
Location: India
Dates: March 9- 17, 2025
Location: Ethiopia
Dates: March 16-23, 2025
Location: Sierra Leone
Dates: March 31- April 9, 2025
Leader: Pat Knight
Location: Ethiopia
Dates: June 8- 15, 2025
Location: Dominican Republic
Dates: June 21- 27, 2025
Location: South Africa
Dates: July 10- 18, 2025
Location: South Africa
Dates: July 10- 18, 2025
First McKinney | London:
Leader: Ben Purvis
Dates: June 2025
Hungary Missions:
Leader: Janice Byrd
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
Location: Hungary
Dates: June 18 - 29, 2025
Location: Hungary
Dates: June 25 - July 6, 2025
First McKinney | South Texas:
Leader: Justin Hornsby
Location: South Texas
Dates: Summer 2025
First McKinney Students | Middle School & High School
Leaders: Sam Thompson and Kayla Blackburn
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
AWOL:
Location: TBD
Dates: March 15 - 22, 2025
All Out:
Location: TBD
Dates: Summer 2025
Trailblazers:
Location: TBD
Dates: Summer 2025
Indawo Yethemba School | South Africa:
Leaders: Lawrence Cronin and Glenn Kendall
Location: South Africa
Dates: October 16 - 25, 2025
Mission Regan | Zambia:
Leader: Josh Willis
Location: Zambia
Dates: July 24 - Aug 3, 2025
E3:
Leader: Luella Funderburg
Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Shalom Home | Uganda:
Leader: Brent Armstrong
Location: Uganda
Dates: Fall 2025
Leaders: Mike and Becky Billingsley
Dates: June 28 - July 1, 2025
First McKinney | Germany:
Leader: Steve Bell
Dates: July 12 - 19, 2025
25Project:
Leader: Pat Knight
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
Location: Dominican Republic
Dates: January 1- 6, 2025
Location: India
Dates: March 9- 17, 2025
Location: Ethiopia
Dates: March 16-23, 2025
Location: Sierra Leone
Dates: March 31- April 9, 2025
Leader: Pat Knight
Location: Ethiopia
Dates: June 8- 15, 2025
Location: Dominican Republic
Dates: June 21- 27, 2025
Location: South Africa
Dates: July 10- 18, 2025
Location: South Africa
Dates: July 10- 18, 2025
First McKinney | London:
Leader: Ben Purvis
Dates: June 2025
Hungary Missions:
Leader: Janice Byrd
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
Location: Hungary
Dates: June 18 - 29, 2025
Location: Hungary
Dates: June 25 - July 6, 2025
First McKinney | South Texas:
Leader: Justin Hornsby
Location: South Texas
Dates: Summer 2025
First McKinney Students | Middle School & High School
Leaders: Sam Thompson and Kayla Blackburn
(Same leader and contact info for the following Mission Trips)
AWOL:
Location: TBD
Dates: March 15 - 22, 2025
All Out:
Location: TBD
Dates: Summer 2025
Trailblazers:
Location: TBD
Dates: Summer 2025
Indawo Yethemba School | South Africa:
Leaders: Lawrence Cronin and Glenn Kendall
Location: South Africa
Dates: October 16 - 25, 2025
Mission Regan | Zambia:
Leader: Josh Willis
Location: Zambia
Dates: July 24 - Aug 3, 2025
E3:
Leader: Luella Funderburg
Location: TBD
Dates: TBD
Shalom Home | Uganda:
Leader: Brent Armstrong
Location: Uganda
Dates: Fall 2025
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
Missionary Partners
Africa | Malawi
The Moller family has been ministering to the Yawo, a predominantly Muslim tribe living in the mountains east of Lake Malawi, for 25 years. They have focused on translating the Bible into the Yawo language and they started and continue to help operate a primary school.
Asia | Cambodia
The Hydes partner with Words of Life Ministries whose objective is that “Every Church can be a Bible School!” Through their ministry, hundreds of churches have started Bible Schools to train new leaders, and thousands of churches have been started with tens of thousands of people coming to faith in Christ Jesus.
Thailand
Matt & Carrie Taylor serve with Christian Health Services Corps using the medical knowledge and skills they have honed for almost two decades.
Africa | J-Life Africa
J-Life Africa is a non-denominational movement that exists to develop leaders who will mobilize disciple-making movements across Africa. The more time that is spent in close relationship with disciples, the more the DNA of Christ will be transferred.
US and International
Charles and Marybeth serve with Unto, the humanitarian ministry of Cru. Unto works to relieve suffering, restore dignity, and reveal the hope of Jesus. The Berrys serve in leadership development and on various projects. They teach and train women and men through one-to-one discipleship studies.
Mobilization
The Ewings partner with The Center for Mission Mobilization which exists to engage and equip believers worldwide to their most strategic role in the Great Commission. Robert and Sidney work to train up and send out missionaries to go to the unreached people groups with the light of Christ. They also develop church partnerships for international mobilization.
Pasadena, California
God has graciously led Mike and Lesley Bain to serve through Perspectives USA in Pasadena, California with their passion to mobilize the Church to God's strategic plan.
College Station, TX
Brian and Jen Easley serve as mission mobilizers with The Center for Mission Mobilization in College Station, TX. Together with their three kids, the Easleys desire to raise up missionaries to go to the 3 billion people throughout the world who don't have access to the Gospel.
US
Candler and Brittany work with Student Mobilization (StuMo), a ministry on college campuses across the US that is committed to sharing the gospel and building spiritual leaders for Christ who are committed to impacting their college campuses and the world with the Gospel. They are equipping students to walk with God, make disciples, and impact others for a lifetime, wherever God may take them next.
ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS
Missions Organizations
Various Countries
The 25 Project is specifically focused on bringing hope and healing to orphaned and vulnerable children primarily through child sponsorship. They minister in Dominican Republic, South Asia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and locally in Melissa, Texas.
Uganda
Shalom Reconciliation Ministries is located in Kotido, Uganda in the remote Karamoja Region. SRM exists as one of the only entities (including the governmental) that focuses on youth-related issues in the entire district of Kotido. Their aim is to reconcile local youth to God and their families, ultimately helping youth and children grow to be transformative leaders in their communities.
Africa | Ft White, South Africa
Place of Hope. They bring the hope of Jesus Christ to every community member of the Debe Nek region through intentional discipleship. They use programs in educational enrichment, food production, and microenterprise development to help restore dignity to the hopeless.
London
Kahaila is more than just a coffee shop. It's a church. It's a charity. It's an environment where all are welcome to explore Christian faith and where community can happen.
Contact | Paul.Unsworth@kahaila.com
Moldova
Our vision is to see a Christ Center nation. We want every person in Moldova to hear and understand the Gospel. To build disciples who will multiply themselves, will join a local church and will understand their call and gifts.Every leader is developed for the global mission.
Our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20.
Our mission is to fulfill the Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20.
Lifesong for Orphans
Various Countries
Lifesong seeks to mobilize the Church to care for the orphan through global orphan care ministries, Christian adoptive families, and foster care initiatives.