GenSend Greater LA

GenSend is a national missions discovery experience offered through the North American Mission Board that helps students develop missional living skills in the context of church planting to equip them for a lifetime of making disciples who make disciples. It also attempts to introduce students to missional pathways that encourage and equip them to become a part of building God’s Kingdom across North America through church planting.

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Who Is Right for GenSend?

GenSend applicants must be a follower of Christ who shows a general interest in the world of church planting. They must have a willingness to serve a local church planter and learn to adapt to a wide variety of ministry settings.

Application and Interview Process

    • Complete and submit a 2024-25 Summer Service Project application.
    • Attend a Summer Service Project interview. Applicants will be invited to sign up for an interview.
    • If approved to move forward with the application process for GenSend, applicants will complete a secondary GenSend application.
    • An interview will be scheduled by the director of your city of choice.
    • If city approved, you will be officially assigned to a city.

Program Details

    • Program is for 6 weeks in May-June.
    • Costs will include your housing, transportation, and a stipend for your food. 
    • You will not need a vehicle during the 6-week Experience.
    • However, you are responsible for initial transportation to the Experience (i.e. initial flight to CA, initial car ride to LA, etc.)