GREECE

local church ministry + refugee care + prayer + contact investment

On this trip, you’ll have the opportunity to serve in both Athens and Thessaloniki, two of Greece’s most historic and vibrant cities. In Athens, you’ll partner with EME Ministries to support their outreach, and in Thessaloniki you’ll come alongside Hope Spot and Hope Center Church as they minister to refugees from many nations. Your time will include helping with kids and youth ministry, leading in worship, and lending a hand through practical projects like painting, media support, and assisting with a conference. As you serve, you’ll be part of sharing God’s love in a nation rich with biblical history and alive with new opportunities for the Gospel.

trip details.

FAQs

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

    No visas are required for US citizens to enter Greece 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 + MMR are recommended for Greece.

    • Knowledge of Greek culture

    • An understanding of refugee care

  • 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 are passionate about refugee work

    • You enjoy partnering with the local church

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

    • You want to experience biblical and historical sites

    • You are expecting big crowds or crusade-type ministry

    • You want an extremely full and busy schedule

    • You are not looking to experience missions in an European context