“After my experience, I immediately wanted to return because I felt like the experience was deeply personal and yet far bigger than myself, my youth group, and my community as a whole. Sign up for SLAM Trips today!”

~ Quinn Leach, Student at First Covenant Church, Seattle, WA.

“I don’t even want to call it a mission trip because it was so much more than that. You guys are doing something very unique and amazing and it excites me to know that there are people and organizations like this in the family of Christ. I know we’ll be coming back in the near future.”

~ Jon Silva, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Salem, Salem, Or.

” I believe our youth came away from the experience with a better understanding of the history of division between our cultures and a greater appreciation for the beliefs and values we hold in common. The lessons we learned in the Yakama Nation will serve us well no matter where we go.”

~ Pastor David Eppilsheimer, Community of Christ Church, Hillsboro, Or.

“…We have built a relationship to keep learning and serving; bridging two cultures together and glorifying God in the process, I look forward to returning year after year!”

~ April Leingang, Youth Director at Calvary Baptist Church, Renton, WA.

“Working with SLAM and Mending Wings Ministries was one of the best trips our group has ever taken. Our core goals of mission, relationship, cultural immersion, and ministry were met beyond expectation. The staff integrated right into our team, and flexible enough to make it be “our” program, not “their” program. The projects allowed our 6 work teams to build relationships with the home owners, not just projects for them. The merging of cultures and faith practices was a wonderful example of the belief we are all God’s children. Our youth came home very changed and eager to go again!!”

~ Dave Laurvick, Director of Youth Ministry at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch, CO.