Why The Cause?

The Cause invites young adults into God’s mission through real, cross-cultural experiences. Rooted in the Church of the Nazarene’s Global Missions legacy, The Cause connects you to meaningful opportunities—short-term trips, internships, and developmental experiences—across all six regions. Whether you’re exploring a call to missions or taking your next faithful step, The Cause helps you gain clarity, preparation, and hands-on experience as you serve where God is already at work. Where is God calling you to be the hands and feet of Jesus?

Impact Stories

Why Go?

Because it’s a chance to step out in faith, discover God’s call, and be transformed as you join Him in serving others.

Ways to Go

There are many ways to go—through Nazarene Missions Teams, developmental events and opportunities that equip young people to serve and apply what they’ve learned.

How to Go

Explore the opportunities map or talk to a mentor about a short-term team and see where God may be leading you.

Opportunities to Engage

  • Serve as a part of a short-term team.
  • Explore options to serve in an individual missions assignment on our opportunities map

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