Ministries Missions

Short Term Outreaches

Rwanda (November 2025)

World Relief Rwanda partners with local Rwandan churches to catalyze change, resulting in thriving families, flourishing communities, and strengthened churches. For over 10 years, CrossRoads Church and World Relief Rwanda have partnered in the western region of Nyamasheke, unifying over 100 local churches from across 24 denominations to serve the most vulnerable in their communities. At the beginning 2024, Nyamasheke officially graduated, and we are now stepping into a new partnership in a neighboring region called Nyabagabe!

The World Relief Rwanda Ministry trip offers you a unique opportunity to see the work that you invest in and participate in mutually transformative partnership firsthand. Through your visit we hope you better understand World Relief’s mission/vision, programming, and the impact your partnership is having in communities and churches across the globe.

This is done through intimate home visits, engaging community gatherings, attending church in a rural setting and visiting various projects where individuals are taking what they have learned to impact their community.

This Short Term Outreach allows us to:

  • Deepen our relationship with World Relief Rwanda staff and the Nyamagabe church and community.
  • Return home with a widened world view, a heart for the poor and hope for their future.
  • You will be better equipped to communicate about the transformational work that is occurring. Further the mutual transformation between World Relief and CrossRoads Church, and the communities we serve. God is on the move, all around the world, and we are moving with him!

We invite you to travel with us as we see the transformative way churches are being empowered to serve the most vulnerable in their communities and explore how God might be leading you to engage with Him through World Relief in his movement! We hope you consider joining us on an upcoming Short Term Outreach.

Rwanda Short Team Outreach Fundraiser

Stuff your stockings with freshly delivered Rwandan Coffee! Enjoy the rich, complex flavors of Rwandan coffee, known for bright citrus notes and a silky body—perfect for the holiday season. Your purchase supports small-scale farmers and promotes sustainable agriculture in Rwanda.

Order now to receive your coffee in time for Christmas! The Rwandan Outreach team will be returning to Canada on December 2nd, so don’t miss out! Order forms are available at the HUB and here.

Pricing:

  • 500g bag of coffee (beans or ground): $25
  • Box of 50 tea bags: $10

 

Uganda (March 2026): Applications Due September 14, 2025

Did you know Sir Winston Churchill termed Uganda the ‘Pearl of Africa?’ Rich in culture and landscape, Uganda is known for having the friendliest people in the world. With over 50 indigenous tribes, language, tradition, music and art contribute to the rich cultural tapestry. Uganda is also known for her biodiversity, being home for the endangered mountain gorillas, and Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake on the continent and birthplace of the fabled Nile River. 

In March 2026, our Uganda outreach team will set off to support and encourage our friends and long-time partners in Buikwe. Our team will be based at the International Needs (IN) campus there, which is 2-3 hours north east of Kampala, the country’s capital.

Due to our current focus on education, the majority of our time will be spent (but not limited to) supporting students and staff at the schools. This will be in both formal (classroom time, meetings with staff or in community) and informal settings such as soccer or volleyball, hanging out at the dorms, running special activities, etc. Currently there are 3 schools on campus: an elementary, a combined middle/high school and a technical school.  IN also serves an additional elementary school in the nearby town of Kiyindi.

During this time in Uganda, you will experience many things, and be blessed and challenged.

These experiences will include but not be limited to:

  • Being invited into the classrooms to get to know the students and staff
  • Finding creative and fun ways to support and invest in students & teachers. 
  • Participating in a powerful student run church service held on campus
  • Having the honour of going on a home visit, which will show you what traditional life in Buikwe looks like through the lens of a local family being impacted by the support of IN
  • Learning about Uganda and experience some of its culture through some fun excursions
  • And there will also be many more things (and people) that will shape this experience for you that won’t be in the schedule!

This team will be in Uganda from 13-24 March, 2026. The exact details of the trip will be designed with the partners over the next few months.  A valid passport and Yellow Fever vaccination (as requested by Ugandan Govt) is required for travel.  Once the team has been selected, we will set up opportunities for team building, training and fundraising. The participants for this outreach must be 18 years old by the time the team leaves as per the International Needs Canada requirements.

This Short Term Outreach is from March 13 to March 24, 2026

Apply for this Short Term Outreach before September 14, 2025, by filling out the form online, or printing it out and delivering it to the church main office. View PDF HERE. 
Email missions@crossroadschurch.ca for more information.

Find daily updates on the Uganda team:

Missions Blog

Interested in joining a team and have questions?  Before committing, please email missions@crossroadschurch.ca.

If you would like to participate in the 2025 Uganda trip, please fill out the online application form and email it to missions@crossroadschurch.ca or download and print the PDF and give it to the main office or drop it off at the HUB.

Donate to a Short-Term Outreach here. 

Please specify the team you are supporting in the notes!

Each financial contribution designated towards a specific team member will be used as designated with the understanding that if they reach their full support or withdraw from the outreach, the remaining restricted contributions will be used where most needed as directed by the Missions Office.

All donations over $50 will be issued tax receipts at the end of the year.

Previous Short-term Outreaches Have Included:

  • Camp Moira - Lesvos, Greece 
  • Uganda
  • Refugee Camp - Porto Astro, Greece
  • Nyamasheke, Rwanda
  • Haiti