BULGARIA

local church ministry + evangelism + relational + work projects

Travel to Sofia and partner with Awakening Church to see God move across Bulgaria! This team will serve in multiple Awakening Church campuses, encouraging and strengthening local believers. From sharing joy with children and youth, to bringing hope in the largest Romani neighborhood, to showing Christ’s love through practical service and care for the vulnerable, the team will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while walking alongside the local church.

trip details.

FAQs

  • Your passport MUST NOT expire before December 15, 2026.

    No visas are required for US citizens to enter Bulgaria at this time.

  • Each country’s immunization and medication requirements and recommendations are based on Travelers’ Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the recommendations of our contacts. These requirements and recommendations are subject to change based on outbreaks, government mandates, etc.  

    Students are personally responsible for making medical decisions regarding vaccinations and are encouraged to evaluate their own needs and risks. Students are financially responsible for the cost of their immunizations or medications; the cost of immunizations or medication are not included in the trip price.

    We monitor outbreak situations, and vaccine requirements and recommendations could change at any time based on what is happening in the world. 

    ORU Missions strongly recommends that all students are up to date on routine vaccines, including: polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR).

    Routine vaccines + MRR are recommended for Bulgaria.

    • No special skills are needed for this trip

  • Peak 2 means moderate cross-cultural engagement; moderate travel time; predominately non-English speaking ministry; mix of American and non-American styles of food. If you’ve been on a mission trip or traveled a little bit before, Peak 2 is perfect for you.

    • You have a heart to see Europe saved

    • You enjoy partnering with the local church

    • You want to be the practical hands and feet of Jesus

    • You are expecting big crowds or crusade-type ministry