SERVE Global equips and mobilizes servant leaders to use their God-given gifts to support missionaries and bring hope through humanitarian outreach, evangelism, and discipleship.

Our Mission.

Our Vision.

To inspire believers to fulfill the Great Commission through a lifelong commitment to global missions, compassionate service, evangelism, and discipleship.


Destination: Belize

July 12-19, 2027

Departure City: Miami

Cost: $2,100

Experience the beauty, culture, and people of Belize on a trip that combines faith, service, and adventure. Located along the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, tropical landscapes, and welcoming communities. We’ll serve alongside local churches, participate in community outreach, and complete hands-on SERVE projects in partnership with Compassion Services International. These opportunities will allow us to meet practical needs, build relationships, and share hope with the communities we visit.

We’ll also have time to experience the incredible beauty of Belize, including a day exploring one of its tropical islands and snorkeling in the Caribbean waters of the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most remarkable marine ecosystems. From serving in the community to experiencing Belizean culture, this trip offers an opportunity to use your gifts, build meaningful relationships, and experience a new part of the world while serving with purpose.

Experience the beauty, culture, and people of Belize on a trip that combines faith, service, and adventure. Located along the Caribbean coast of Central America, Belize is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, tropical landscapes, and welcoming communities. We’ll serve alongside local churches, participate in community outreach, and complete hands-on SERVE projects in partnership with Compassion Services International. These opportunities will allow us to meet practical needs, build relationships, and share hope with the communities we visit.

We’ll also have time to experience the incredible beauty of Belize, including a day exploring one of its tropical islands and snorkeling in the Caribbean waters of the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most remarkable marine ecosystems. From serving in the community to experiencing Belizean culture, this trip offers an opportunity to use your gifts, build meaningful relationships, and experience a new part of the world while serving with purpose.

  • Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens.
  • Applicants must turn at least 16 years old by the time of trip.

What are the age requirements?

  • Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens.
  • Applicants must turn at least 16 years old by the time of trip.

What is the application process?

Applicants to SERVE Global trips must complete an online application and submit a pastoral reference form. Applicants who are not members of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) must also provide a reference from their local UPCI presbyter.

A non-refundable $200 trip deposit is required at the time of application submission. If the applicant is accepted, the deposit will be applied toward the total cost of the trip. Once the application, required references, and payment information have been received and reviewed, applicants will be onboarded through our Managed Missions platform. A social media audit may be conducted as part of the applicant screening process.

Ready to apply?
  • Complete the online application through Managed Missions.
  • After submitting your application, you will receive an email with the link to complete the Pastoral Reference Form.
  • If you are not a member of the UPCI, you will also be provided with instructions for submitting your local UPCI presbyter reference.
Applicants to SERVE Global trips must complete an online application and submit a pastoral reference form. Applicants who are not members of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) must also provide a reference from their local UPCI presbyter.

A non-refundable $200 trip deposit is required at the time of application submission. If the applicant is accepted, the deposit will be applied toward the total cost of the trip. Once the application, required references, and payment information have been received and reviewed, applicants will be onboarded through our Managed Missions platform. A social media audit may be conducted as part of the applicant screening process.

Ready to apply?
  • Complete the online application through Managed Missions.
  • After submitting your application, you will receive an email with the link to complete the Pastoral Reference Form.
  • If you are not a member of the UPCI, you will also be provided with instructions for submitting your local UPCI presbyter reference.

After You Apply

If there is an issue with your application, SERVE Global will contact you using the email address provided. You will also receive an email regarding your approval status once your application and reference forms have been reviewed.

Your account will be created, and communication will be sent via email, so be sure to use an email address you check regularly.

If You Are Accepted
  • You will receive an acceptance email and be added to your trip through the Managed Missions platform.
  • Legal forms will be emailed to you and/or your legal guardian through SignNow for electronic signature. If you are not a legal adult, both you and your guardian must sign the forms before they are considered complete. Failure to submit the required forms may result in forfeiture of your eligibility to participate.
  • Managed Missions will serve as your central hub for trip tasks, payments, travel details, and communication. It is your responsibility to monitor your account and complete all required steps accurately and on time.

If You Are Not Accepted
  • You will receive an email explaining the reason and providing guidance on next steps.
  • The $200 application fee is nonrefundable.
If there is an issue with your application, SERVE Global will contact you using the email address provided. You will also receive an email regarding your approval status once your application and reference forms have been reviewed. Your account will be created, and communication will be sent via email, so be sure to use an email address you check regularly.

If You Are Accepted
  • You will receive an acceptance email and be added to your trip through the Managed Missions platform.
  • Legal forms will be emailed to you and/or your legal guardian through SignNow for electronic signature. If you are not a legal adult, both you and your guardian must sign the forms before they are considered complete. Failure to submit the required forms may result in forfeiture of your eligibility to participate.
  • Managed Missions will serve as your central hub for trip tasks, payments, travel details, and communication. It is your responsibility to monitor your account and complete all required steps accurately and on time.

If You Are Not Accepted
  • You will receive an email explaining the reason and providing guidance on next steps.
  • The $200 application fee is nonrefundable.
All attendees are required to upload a photo of the ID page of their passport. If you already have a valid passport, you can enter that information in your application. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your return date and contains at least four blank pages.

If you need to obtain a passport, a deadline will be provided through Managed Missions. It is crucial that you meet this deadline to remain eligible for your trip.

If a visa is required for your destination, we will communicate that information through Managed Missions. Please wait for specific instructions before attempting to purchase a visa on your own.

Trips Abroad

All attendees are required to upload a photo of the ID page of their passport. If you already have a valid passport, you can enter that information in your application. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your return date and contains at least four blank pages.

If you need to obtain a passport, a deadline will be provided through Managed Missions. It is crucial that you meet this deadline to remain eligible for your trip.

If a visa is required for your destination, we will communicate that information through Managed Missions. Please wait for specific instructions before attempting to purchase a visa on your own.

Each SERVE Global participant is responsible for raising their own trip funds. You may receive support from family, friends, and your local church. However, participants should not travel from church to church raising funds in the manner of career missionaries. Get creative and find ways to raise the funds needed for your trip!

  • Once your trip is full and applications have closed, you can begin making payments through Managed Missions. You can pay directly through your account, or others can contribute through your personalized Public Profile on the platform.
  • Your total trip cost will be divided into goals with specific deadlines. You can make multiple payments toward each deadline, but a late fee will be added if a deadline is missed. Your $200 trip deposit counts toward your total trip cost and will be reflected on your account.

Included in your budget: On-site accommodations, meals, medical insurance, transportation, sightseeing, and international airfare (for global trips).
Not included: Passport and visa fees (if required), domestic travel costs, trip cancellation insurance, immunizations, baggage fees, and souvenirs.

BUDGET

Each SERVE Global participant is responsible for raising their own trip funds. You may receive support from family, friends, and your local church. However, participants should not travel from church to church raising funds in the manner of career missionaries. Get creative and find ways to raise the funds needed for your trip!

  • Once your trip is full and applications have closed, you can begin making payments through Managed Missions. You can pay directly through your account, or others can contribute through your personalized Public Profile on the platform.
  • Your total trip cost will be divided into goals with specific deadlines. You can make multiple payments toward each deadline, but a late fee will be added if a deadline is missed. Your $200 trip deposit counts toward your total trip cost and will be reflected on your account.

Included in your budget: On-site accommodations, meals, medical insurance, transportation, sightseeing, and international airfare (for global trips).
Not included: Passport and visa fees (if required), domestic travel costs, trip cancellation insurance, immunizations, baggage fees, and souvenirs.

TRAVEL HEALTH & SAFEty

Some SERVE Global trips may require vaccinations or other medical preparations for entry into the destination country. If applicable, SERVE Global will communicate these requirements prior to departure. However, it is your responsibility to consult with your healthcare provider and review the CDC website to ensure you are fully informed of any recommended or required vaccinations and medical preparations.

While SERVE Global and host missionaries will not enforce recommended immunizations, participants must comply with any official health requirements for entry into the destination country. SERVE Global is not responsible for last-minute changes to entry requirements, including newly mandated vaccinations.

Travel insurance is required for all SERVE Global participants. Participants are responsible for obtaining appropriate travel insurance prior to departure and providing proof of coverage. We also strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation coverage to help protect your investment in the event you need to cancel or your trip is affected by unforeseen circumstances.

Some SERVE Global trips may require vaccinations or other medical preparations for entry into the destination country. If applicable, SERVE Global will communicate these requirements prior to departure. However, it is your responsibility to consult with your healthcare provider and review the CDC website to ensure you are fully informed of any recommended or required vaccinations and medical preparations.

While SERVE Global and host missionaries will not enforce recommended immunizations, participants must comply with any official health requirements for entry into the destination country. SERVE Global is not responsible for last-minute changes to entry requirements, including newly mandated vaccinations.

Travel insurance is required for all SERVE Global participants. Participants are responsible for obtaining appropriate travel insurance prior to departure and providing proof of coverage. We also strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation coverage to help protect your investment in the event you need to cancel or your trip is affected by unforeseen circumstances.

Flights

All SERVE Global trip budgets include international airfare. However, trip budgets do not include travel to and from the designated departure city. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own transportation to and from the departure city.
All SERVE Global trip budgets include international airfare. However, trip budgets do not include travel to and from the designated departure city. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own transportation to and from the departure city.

Meet the Team!

Matthew Johnson

Executive Director

Brianna Wolterman

Administrator

Morgan Sanders

Admin Assistant

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Have questions about the trip? We’d love to help! For more information, trip details, or questions about serving with SERVE Global, please contact serveglobal@thesanctuary.church.

Have questions about the trip? We’d love to help! For more information, trip details, or questions about serving with SERVE Global, please contact serveglobal@thesanctuary.church.

Matthew Johnson

Matthew is a seasoned leader with more than two decades of experience in healthcare administration and ministry leadership. A graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University and William Woods University, he earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA Summa Cum Laude and holds board certification as a Certified Administrator of Surgery Centers (CASC). He is also an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI).

Matthew began his career in healthcare marketing before advancing to serve as Administrator of a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center and anesthesia group, leading multi-million-dollar operations and achieving record financial and regulatory performance.

In 2011, he transitioned into full-time ministry with UPCI Youth Ministries, where he served as General Youth Secretary and led the Apostolic Youth Corps program, developing a deep and lasting burden for global missions. He currently serves as Senior Pastor of The Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana, a revival-focused church with a special emphasis on reaching beyond its four walls to spread the gospel. He also serves as Executive Director of Compassion Services International, having first served on the organization’s board. In this role, he helps lead efforts to bring hope to those in need through humanitarian outreach, disaster relief, education, and medical missions.

Brianna Wolterman

Brianna (Bri) Wolterman serves as the Administrator of SERVE Global, supporting the organization’s communication, coordination, creative, and administrative needs as it equips and mobilizes servant leaders for global missions. She is a graduate of IU Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and holds a TEFL/TESOL certification. Professionally, she serves as a Marketing and Communications Director for a youth-serving nonprofit, where she leads marketing, communications, creative initiatives, project management, and community engagement. She also owns a creative small business focused on photography and design.

Brianna’s passion for missions began through 10 years of serving in Spanish ministry, where she developed a heart for cross-cultural ministry and serving people from different backgrounds. That passion inspired her to pursue global missions, serving with the Apostolic Youth Corps in Ghana, India, and South Africa; participating in UPCI Global Missions' Next Steps Program in Tanzania; and ministering in Colombia. She has also served with Compassion Services International as a CSi Responder documenting humanitarian work in Guyana and participated in church-building and humanitarian outreach in the Dominican Republic.

Through these experiences, Brianna has developed a deep passion for global missions and compassionate service. She is grateful for the opportunity help others discover how God can use their gifts to serve, support missionaries, and bring hope through humanitarian outreach, evangelism, and discipleship.

Morgan Sanders

Morgan Sanders serves as the Administrative Assistant at The Sanctuary Church, where she has been serving since 2023. In her role, Morgan supports the church’s day-to-day administrative operations and works alongside staff and ministry leaders to coordinate communication, events, programs, and various initiatives that help advance the mission of The Sanctuary.

With a strong attention to detail and a passion for organization and creativity, Morgan enjoys working behind the scenes to help ministries operate effectively and create meaningful experiences for the church family and community. She is especially passionate about using her gifts to serve others and contribute to the overall mission and vision of The Sanctuary.

In addition to her role at The Sanctuary, Morgan is part of Serve Global, a missions-focused team dedicated to serving communities, meeting practical needs, and sharing the love of Christ through local and international outreach. Her involvement with Serve Global has provided opportunities to serve alongside others in humanitarian and missions efforts and has strengthened her passion for reaching people beyond the walls of the church.

Morgan is grateful for the opportunity to serve at The Sanctuary and is committed to helping create an environment where people can connect, grow in their faith, and live out their calling to serve others.