Scotland & England
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When you think of Scotland, you may think of redheaded, kilt-wearing, bagpipe-blowing Scots, right? Wrong. Scotland continues to be a hub for many immigrants from places like Eastern Europe (Roma Gypsies), East Asia (Pakistani and Indian), and the Middle East. And Hollywood has yet to capture the truly breathtaking landscapes of Scotland; from the mountainous Highlands to Inveraray’s famous castle and the seaside town of Dunoon, you will be amazed and overwhelmed at Scotland’s beauty.
Students 13 - 18
Staff 19+
Outreach
Most of Scotland’s youth consider God and Jesus “irrelevant” and believe they have better things to do on a Sunday than go to a church service. This is where you come in: your ministry will focus on building meaningful relationships as we aim to connect people with our local ministry partners. This might look like hanging out with local teenagers or ministering in a gritty neighborhood where over ten different languages are being spoken. You may also host “drop-in” youth clubs or run a VBS. Whether you’re eating BBQ on the beach or walking Edinburgh’s cobblestoned streets, we will teach you how to be intentional in all your conversations.
Adventure
Personal development
There will be plenty of time to explore. You’ll have the chance to wander the narrow, winding medieval streets of Edinburgh, popping into classy and bookish coffee shops that make you wish you owned a tweed jacket. You’ll see some of Scotland’s famous “lochs” (lakes) and hike along forested trails in the Scottish Highlands, taking in amazing views of sweeping valleys, green pastures, and countless sheep.
Team Dynamics
Growth
When you sit under solid biblical teachings, engage in reading and memorizing God’s Word on a daily basis, and experience community through small group discipleship, spiritual growth will occur naturally. You’ll grow in your confidence that God is alive and at work among His people and in you. Here’s what students have said about the Scotland mission trip:
"I never would have believed that I was capable of truly influencing another person’s life. I am blessed that God has chosen me, that He has given me joy in my life, and that He wants to use me to bring others into a joyful relationship with Jesus.”
“God has taught me that my feelings should never be what govern my faith. What I know to be true about God through His Word is what I should follow – not my feelings.”
What are students saying about royal servants?
the royal servants experience
While every Royal Servants Trip is different, 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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