Launch


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About Launch


Launch is a unique ministry of Word of Life that sends individuals and families to serve on mission fields around the world. Whether you serve for a few weeks or up to two years, Launch gives you the opportunity to follow God’s call and make an impact in an international setting. As a Launch Missionary, you’ll grow in your faith while encouraging and supporting full-time missionaries already serving on the field. This program offers a powerful glimpse into what long-term missions could look like – and how God might use your life for His glory. No matter your background, skills, or experience, there’s a place for you in the Launch program. Come serve, grow, and discover what God can do through you.

If you’re considering the Launch program, click the “Apply Now” link below and choose the appropriate application track:
• For individuals or families, select “Launch – Individual Missions Trips.”
• For church or school groups, select “Launch – Group Missions Trips."

Who is Launch For?


  1. Anyone willing to learn and serve.
  2. Anyone who wants a launch pad into full-time ministry.
  3. Anyone who wants to gain a global vision of what God is doing.
  4. Anyone over the age of 18 or traveling with a parent/guardian.
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Where Can I Go?


Current Launch Missionaries are serving in the following countries:
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Japan
  • Poland
  • Dominican Republic
  • Bermuda
  • Portugal
  • Argentina
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chad
  • Czech Republic
  • Germany
  • Guatemala
  • Kenya
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Uganda

View Available Launch Opportunities:

No trips currently available

How Can I Serve?


Word of Life focuses on reaching youth with the Gospel and discipling them to reach their friends. Therefore, no matter what ministry you do, the ultimate goal is to share your faith and serve children, teens, and college students. Around the world, our missionaries seek to come alongside local churches to use almost any talent, skill, or spiritual gift to build relationships with young people for this purpose. Here are some examples of ministry needs and opportunities that a Launch Missionary might be part of:
  • Teaching English and the Bible
  • Summer Camps and Conferences
  • Open Air Evangelism and Evangelistic Events
  • Word of Life Bible Clubs and Youth Groups
  • Discipling Youth and Young Adults
  • Administration, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Music
Launch Missionaries will first complete an application. They can apply for a specific opportunity or a specific location. Once approved, the missionary together with the field leadership will work out the details of the Launch term. These details include dates, budgets, visas, and flights. Launch Missionaries have the option to either raise support or self-fund their missions opportunity.
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Are you interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity to be a Launch Missionary? Please email launch@wol.org or start a registration form at the link below and choose “Launch."

APPLY NOW

Current Launch Missionaries


If you have been accepted as a Launch Missionary, please click on the link below to access the Launch Training videos.
Launch Training

Have Questions?


Please email launch@wol.org to learn more about being a Launch Missionary.