Welcome to Student Ministry & Go Missions!
Attending Concordia University gives you the opportunity to not only grow intellectually, but also spiritually! We hope that you will dive deep and emerge convinced that Jesus loves you more than you can imagine, and that nothing can separate you from His love! (Romans 8:39)
Student Ministry and Go Missions provide ways you can grow in Christ intellectually, relationally, and experientially. We need servants and leaders who are eager to follow Jesus as part of a living, diverse community of faith.
Get Involved with Student Ministry & Go Missions!
Here are some of the ways you can get involved, and we are always open to starting new initiatives that help people Join Jesus on His Mission!
Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips 2026
Registration Deadline for all trips is January 31, 2026. To register, click on the Application link and create a Managed Missions account. Questions, contact patricia.fick@concordia.edu.
Registration Deadlines: 1/31/26
Rio Grande Valley Winter Break Trip
January 4-7, 2026
We will lead a youth night, work with a local softball team, and do various work projects
such as building a ramp, installing a church sign, and helping a member with a room
addition on his home. Housing will be at the Servant Center at Immanuel, Mercedes.
Led by: Pat Fick
Estimated cost: $100
St. Louis Spring Break Trip
March 14-20, 2026
Volunteer with the Peace Center (working with Refugee children), Bethlehem Lutheran
Church (with Gerard Bolling, CTX professor), and St. Trinity Lutheran Church doing
physical work and ministry related projects as requested by our host churches.
Led by: Pat Fick
Estimated Cost: $250
Medical Mission to Alpine/Presidio/Candelaria
March 19-22, 2026
We drive to Alpine on Thursday, stay overnight at the church, then do medical clinics
with Dr. Luecke (who has been working in these communities for many years) on Friday
and Saturday in Presidio and Candelaria, and drive home on Sunday.
Led by: Karla Benliro (CTX Nursing Graduate)
Estimated Cost: $250
Registration Deadlines: 1/31/26
Hong Kong
May 3-14, 2026
Participants work with the Hong Kong Lutheran Synod to help put on a Gospel Camp for kids, teach English, and assist in outreach activities. The Hong Kong Lutheran Synod will provide food, lodging, and in country transportation, and each participant will be responsible for the cost of their airfare.
- Led by: Jacob Youmans
- Estimated cost: airfare to Hong Kong ($1200 - $2000 We recommend purchasing it early!)
- Need: Passport
- Maximum number of participants: 14
El Salvador
May 3-9, 2026
Work with “Harvesting in Spanish - Evangelism with a Heart” at an orphanage, medical center, and school. Projects will be chosen based on the needs of the organization and the skills of the volunteers, and will include working with children, leading devotions, and helping at the medical center.
- Need: Passport, Visa Card which is $12 and done in the airport in El Salvador
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated cost: $1000
- Maximum Number of participants: 15
Liberia
May 15-25, 2026
Music and drama ministry at schools, churches, and villages in Liberia.
- Estimated Cost: $2200
- Need: Passport, Visa, Yellow Fever shot, malaria meds.
- (The CDC also recommends – not required - Hep A and Hep B and Typhoid vaccinations.)
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated Cost: $2200
Registration Deadlines: 1/31/26
Kenya
June 8-18, 2026
VBS presentations in two rural communities (Osilige Rescue Center and Kongasis Elementary School). Evangelcube presentations in people's homes with reading glass distribution.
- Need: Passport, Electronic Visa, Malaria meds
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated Cost: $2200
New York City
August 1-8, 2026
Immanuel Lutheran in Whitestone, NY, and other churches in Queens, NY, have invited
us to help them with reaching out to their communities with the Gospel through VBS
and other activities. Queens County is often celebrated as the most diverse county
in the world. Participants in this mission can expect a meaningful ministry experience
in an urban and cross-cultural context. Beyond VBS, this mission provides the opportunity
to explore other unique ministries across the boroughs and enjoy the cultural and
tourist destinations of New York City.
Led by: Pat Fick
Estimated Cost: $350
Alaska Mission for Christ
Work with Alaska Mission for Christ to do VBS, youth nights, community engagement, etc. in various villages in Alaska.
VBS in Chevak: June 26-July 4, 2026
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated Cost: $2000
VBS in Hooper Bay: July 4 -12, 2026
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated Cost: $2000
Anchorage, AK: July 12-19, 2026
- Visit the Alaska Native Medical Center and volunteer at Anchorage Community Pregnancy Center, Lutheran Social Services of AK, Catholic Social Services, Downtown Hope Center, Covenant House.
- Led by: Katelyn Nutt (CTX Nursing Instructor)
- Estimated Cost: $1200
Teen Camp in Salcha, Alaska: July 20-30, 2026 (limited spots available)
- Led by: Pat Fick
- Estimated Cost: $800
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu for more information.
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Chapel
Chapel (For all Students, Faculty and Staff)
Daily chapel is held Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Building A Chapel (Auditorium). We always need Scripture Readers, Liturgists and Musicians to help lead.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu if you would like to help!
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The Refuge
The Refuge
The Refuge is our Student-Led ministry and meets every Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. in Building A Chapel (Auditorium)
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Life Groups
Life Groups
Life Groups meet throughout the week to do life and study God’s Word together.
If you would like to help with music, sharing a message, or leading a life group contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
An interdenominational Christian sports ministry to see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
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Athletes in Action (AIA)
Athletes in Action (AIA)
A community of believers who seek to grow in their faith while making an impact on their team, campus and city. Our mission is to serve, empower and develop student athletes in their personal & spiritual lives.
If you would like to get connected or want more information, contact atx@athletesinaction.org
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Mission Club
Mission Club
A student run club that connects students to Christ-centered service opportunities.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu to find out times/dates of meetings/activities.
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Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips
Concordia’s GO MISSION Trips
CTX provides opportunities to serve others and share Jesus everywhere – in our local communities and on short term domestic and international GO MISSION Trips! Some of the places we plan to serve include Alaska, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, New York, Kentucky, Kenya, Liberia, Panama, and Texas.
Contact Patricia.Fick@concordia.edu for more information.