ULTIMATE WORKOUT
Taking it to the limit and beyond--for high school-age teens who want an intense experience that will push them spiritually, emotionally, physically, mentally, and socially. It's all about breaking out of your comfort zone and growing like crazy because of it. This annual Maranatha project takes place each July for about two weeks. The large group of 150-200 people will split into small groups for the majority of the project. In your smaller group you'll construct a church, conduct Vacation Bible School, and do various forms of contact evangelism. To find out more about the Ultimate Workout, click here.

MULTIPLE GROUP PROJECT
Geared for groups no larger than 15 people, Maranatha puts together 5-15 groups for one large "multiple group" mission trip. This enables your group to make a contribution without being overshadowed by adding your group to a large one. If you lack a mason, a cook, a pastor, or a nurse, you'll find this is compensated by others from other groups. As you work on construction and Vacation Bible School and possibly medical clinics, you'll grow closer to God, to those you came with, to those in your new, large multiple group, and to the nationals. Frequently you'll find school groups, youth groups, church groups, and even families make up the groups that bond together into the multiple group. To find out more, click here.

FAMILY PROJECT
Composed of all types of family groupings, this mission trip is for all ages (our youngest has been 4 months old and the oldest has been 86). Since 1998 Maranatha has been providing this subsidized project so grandparents can take a grandchild, broken families can experience a larger family, families can experience service as a family value, and single people can unite their family of one with other family groups. It's kind of like campmeeting with a service emphasis. We do various work projects at our site, have play times for those under the age of 13 (and others outside of the regular work time), worship times and activities, and even excursions. For more information about Maranatha's family project, click here.

You can find out how to put together a short-term mission trip through the MARANATHA GUIDE TO ADVENTURE, written by Steve Case. Click here to go to the online version.