EDGE Program

2027 Trip: March 6-12 Oaxaca, Mexico

The Edge Program is a new initiative to come along our churches to provide avenues for high school students to live out their faith.  We are looking for up to 12 faithful and maturing students that will be willing to step out and learn to share their faith locally, but also in a cross-cultural context.  We want these young men and women to grow in their understanding of evangelism and their heart for missions.

Interested students need to complete the application along with references.  These will be evaluated with the students across Mississippi being chosen.  Those accepted must agree and complete all the requirements. One of those being attending a mandatory 2-day evangelism and cross-cultural training in February at Central Hills Baptist Retreat Center.

The process will culminate with a mission trip to Oaxaca, Mexico serving along IMB missionaries from Mississippi. Our time there will be spent in further training in evangelism, learning the local customs, and going out daily with local believers to share our faith with those who do not know Jesus.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED. APPLY NOW!

Requirements:

1. 10-12 grade in high school (11th and 12th have priority)
2. Completed application with references (church staff, employer/teacher/other)
3. $200 fee (upon acceptance send funds by December 1)
4. Complete Sentinel Training (Paid for by MBCB)
5. Attend 2-day training at Central Hills (February 5-6, 2027)
6. Valid U.S. passport (must be secured by December 31)
7. Notarized International travel form for minor (for those under 18 years old)

Process:

1. Fill out application along with references by September 15.
2. Online Zoom interview
3. Acceptance letters will be sent out by November 15.
4. Secure passport by Dec 31. Each passport must be valid through October 1, 2027 or later (6 months after the trip is completed).
5. Complete Sentinel Training by January 31, 2027.
6. Attend mandatory 2-day training at Central Hills February 5-6, 2027.
7. Fly to Oaxaca, Mexico from Jackson, MS airport March 6 and return March 12.

Desired Result:

The goal is to equip students with fundamentals of the faith that will live with them in high school, college, or post-graduation through the end of their life. We want to produce fruitful disciples that make more disciples for the Kingdom of God.