2025 RWANDA MISSION TRIP
Purpose:
St. Paul’s Church has a long-standing relationship with Bishop John Rucyahana and Transformational Ministries (TM) in Rwanda, which includes ongoing financial support of this ministry. Bishop John and TM have a wealth of experience hosting mission groups like ours.
During our stay, we will be meeting the children, youth and families who are benefiting from their ministry, which includes educational programs, agricultural coops, animal husbandry and housing assistance. During our stay, TM will also be hosting a two-day Youth Conference for approximately 50-70 children and youth. At this conference, our team will have an opportunity to serve, love, teach and pray with these precious youth, many of whom have faced very challenging circumstances and experienced significant trauma in their lives.
Tentative Dates: November 6-14, 2025
Estimated Costs: $2700-3000 per person
Includes airfare, travel insurance, visa cost, hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, etc.
Travel and Accommodations:
A valid passport is required, with at least 6 months until expiration, upon entry in Rwanda AND arrival back in the United States. The anticipated flight time will be close to 40 hours roundtrip, not including layovers. The team will fly into Kigali together and travel by car/truck 1.5 hours to Ruhengeri in the northwestern region of the country. We’ll be staying in local hotels during our stay.
Tentative Schedule **Subject to Change**
Thursday – Departure Greenville in the afternoon. (November 6)
Friday – Evening arrival into Rwanda. Overnight at hotel in Kigali.
Saturday – Morning rest. Visit genocide memorial. Depart for Ruhengeri.
Sunday – Worship at local Rwandan church & visit ministries.
Monday – Youth Conference
Tuesday – Youth Conference
Wednesday – Visit remaining ministry programs/beneficiaries. Sight-seeing. Debrief on trip.
Thursday – Travel to Kigali / Evening departure from Kigali airport.
Friday – Evening arrival in Greenville. (November 14)
Some Basic Requirements for Consideration:
A member at St. Paul’s Church.
Able to cover expenses personally or through raising support from family/friends.
Personal application must be completed online. (Click “Apply Now” button below.)
Commitment to attend 3 to 4 meetings for team building, preparation, and prayer in advance of this trip.
Ability to adapt to new environments and adjust with grace and patience to changes in schedules/plans.
Physical stamina for a long trip and what could, at times, be a vigorous and demanding schedule.