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China
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In China you’ll never run out of having new experiences. From being sardined in a Beijing subway to hiking the Great Wall, there are endless places to explore, people to meet, and conversations to be had. China may be one of the world’s leading superpowers, but many of its people still hold on to its ancient and traditional ways of life. Your summer in China will be a glorious cultural and sensory experience.
Outreach
The focus is Chinese teenagers and children. The team will host two 12-day “English and Culture” camps for teenagers and kids living in a migrant camp on the gritty edge of the city. All ministry will be based on relationships; the better a Chinese student knows and trusts you, the more they will listen to what you have to say. Morning programs are built around fun, creative, and interactive activities. Most afternoons you’ll be out and about within your Chinese small groups touring, eating, or hanging out having deep conversations in coffee shops. Whatever the activity, the gospel is woven into almost everything you’ll do.
Adventure
Personal development
The China team travels … a lot. You’ll be hauling over 1,400 miles cross-country on China’s train system getting to and from your ministry destinations. And yes, those bullet trains really do go well over 160 mph! You’ll wander alleys that only the locals know about, eat amazing new foods with your Chinese friends, and visit sites and attractions that may not mean much to a Westerner but are important to the Chinese.
Team Dynamics
Growth
Sure, I can tell you how you’ll grow, but I’d like you to hear first-hand from past China students:
“Quiet times allowed me time to refresh and reconnect with God. I learned from others during Bible study discussions, and worship gave me the opportunity to praise, thank, and experience God's presence. Setting aside time to thank God not only helped my attitude about everyday situations but also made me mindful of how He is continually working.”
"I grew spiritually by letting go of control and yielding to His plan for my life. It was a difficult thing to do and taught me how to put my trust in Him. I realized that my way isn't always the best way."
"Being able to discuss what we studied during quiet time helped me grow spiritually, it allowed me to hear my peer's perspective on the passages we read. It was a great opportunity to see how God was speaking in their lives."
“On this trip, I grew in relying on God and learned to be content with what God has given me.”
What are students saying about royal servants?
the royal servants experience
While every Royal Servants Trip is different, there are some things that never change.
From Training Camp to debriefing, every aspect of our ministry is focused on discipling our students. Through small group discussions, large group teachings, and an extensive debriefing process, we want to ensure your student is not only emotionally prepared for a summer overseas but also that they are prepared to apply what they learn in the summer to their life at home.
It is important for our teams to start with a solid foundation before they embark overseas. At Training Camp, you will begin building relationships with your team, learn how to share the Gospel, and prepare for what life will look like overseas. You will leave Training Camp ready to face any challenge that may come your way.
Over the course of the summer, you will experience how transforming life in Christian community can be. Through daily quiet times and small group discussions, you will deepen your relationship with God. Through outreach, you will gain new understanding of God's heart for the world and the Church. Through being in community, you will learn how to love those around you.
After weeks packed full of ministry outreaches, you will transition into a week of debriefing. Going home after an intense summer ministry experience can be challenging emotionally and spiritually. Debriefing is a time of reflection about what you have experienced, seeking wisdom from God, and preparing for the challenges you might face going home.
Throughout the summer, you will hear teachings on foundational Christian truths. Our biblical worldview is best described as historic Christianity, and we teach from a traditional perspective on morality and values that the church has held for over 2000 years. Refer to our Statement of Faith and make sure we are the right fit. On everything else, we encourage students to seek answers from their parents and local church community.
Royal Servants takes the safety and health of each participant seriously. We go to great lengths to ensure participants remain healthy and safe throughout the trip.
Therefore, no participant is allowed to be alone in any city; Royal Servants always travel in groups of three or more, and when possible, with either a male or Summer Staff in each group. The Trip Leaders also continually monitor conditions within the host country before and during the trip. The team will be moved to a stable location if a situation threatens the team's security, whether from political or environmental conditions.
Royal Servants mission trips are led by Reign Ministries’ staff, not part-time volunteers. Our staff care deeply about students and see leadership as a privilege. Each staff member is intensively trained on how to connect with and lead students. They are fully engaged in every aspect of the mission trip, whether being involved in ministry, leading Bible studies, or just hanging out building relationships. They are intentional to ensure that each student is discipled beginning at Training Camp and through debriefing prior to returning home.
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