More Than a Mission Trip

A journey of faith, service, and unforgettable experiences.

Enjoy a walk down memory lane from our Dominican Republic 2025 mission trip! And… plan to join us on our 2027 mission trip during Spring Break, in partnership with Maranatha and the Arlington SDA Church!

We Invite Your Support

Support the Trip Participants (Updated Regularly)

Keren Cabrera

Alexandre Campos

Anna Campos & Ana Esparza-Campos

Kathy & Skylar Davis

Haven & Ephram Doss

Esther Esteves

Brianna Gallardo

Hector Gonzalez

Savannah James

Lovina Johnson

Raul Lopes

Liliana Martinez

Participant Fundraising Page Links

Support the Build Fund

As a Maranatha sponsored and supported trip, we are provided a church build site which will be fully prepped to construct a full church building during the work week while our group is on site. This includes foundation prep, steel frame, and all construction materials (block, concrete, etc.) to complete the build. By contributing towards our $10,000 commitment to Maranatha, your donations will also directly reduce the cost per trip participant, impacting all members of the trip.

Donate Here (Coming Soon)

Apply to Join the Trip

  • Apply for the Mission Trip


    Complete the mission trip application
    to let us know you're interested in joining.
    This is the first step in the process.

    Complete Application

  • Set Up Your Fundraising Page


    After submitting your application,
    complete this short form so we can create your personal or family fundraising page.

    Complete Form

  • Fundraise & Submit Passport Photo


    Share your fundraising page and work toward
    your goal by February 19, 2027. Don't forget to submit your passport photo using the form below.

    Submit Passport Photo

Trip Details

  • Application Deadline: 10/30/26

  • Deposit & Deposit Deadline: $250 due by 10/15/26 (non-refundable)

  • Family Info Session Presentation: Presentation Link

  • What To Bring & Trip Info Doc: Download Doc

  • Travel Authorization: Document Link Coming Soon

  • Dates: March 14-23, 2027

  • Trip Location: Paraguay

  • Assigned Church Name: TBD

  • Trip Cost (Tax Deductible Portion):

    • $2,600 (Price guaranteed for the first 40 trip participants who make initial deposit by Oct. 15 and reach their $1,600 fundraising goal by Dec. 1)

  • Group Excursion Cost: $60 (Non-Tax Deductible Portion)

  • Luggage Info:

    • One carry-on and one roll aboard/duffle bag included/free

    • Full-size (Up to 50 lbs) checked bags (additional cost)

  • A Church, School, & Maranatha Partnership: Burton Academy and the Arlington SDA Church are partnering with Maranatha for this mission trip, and will benefit from our experienced leadership team as well as the depth of knowledge and in-country support team offered by Maranatha.

  • Scope of Trip: We plan to have three elements of the trip:

    • Build: We will be constructing a church building for the local community

    • VBS: We will offer a Vacation Bible School for local kids and families

    • Medical Clinic: We will offer a local medical clinic with our team of medical professionals (parents and other volunteers attending) and supported by our students.

  • Trip Itinerary (Flying American Airlines):

    • Sunday, March 14: Depart DFW

    • Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19: Work days

    • Saturday, March 20: Worship & Iguazu Falls (Brazil)

    • Sunday, March 21: TBD

    • Monday, March 22: Excursion- Iguazu Falls (Argentina)

    • Monday, March 23: Depart Paraguay/Return Home

Mission Trip Questions

(Questions submitted here will be forwarded to the appropriate member(s) of our leadership team)

Leadership Team

 

  • Trip Leaders:

  • Construction Manager:

    • Lari Long

  • Burton Academy Administration

    • Pastor Matthew

    • Anne-Marie Duncan

    • TBD

  • Arlington SDA Church

    • TBD

  • Trip Pastor:

    • Pastor Matthew