Avila, Spain
June 21 - 29, 2025
About
Assist Buen Pastor, a new church plant in Avila by reaching a variety of people: young families, university students, elderly, and professionals. Our Team will use English clubs, VBS, music concerts, sports clinics, and other efforts of gospel outreach.
Pastor Giorge is originally from Cuba and has 18 years of pastoral experience. Giroge and his family presently reside in Marid and plan to move to Avila in the near future.
Pictured:
Pastor Giorge, his wife Mirlay, and their family
Testimonials
"The Lord brought to my path a young woman named Giomar to whom I was able to share the gospel with and led her to pray the prayer of salvation. She is one of the reasons why we were sent there. Praying that she will be connected to a church and be discipled." –Marie
"I saw how God moved in the small church we served at for the week with the fellowship in the church, involvement in VBS and changed lives in the adult bible study. I also saw how He worked in our team with the devotions, fellowship with one another, and God using us to witness to others on the street and in the church.
I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve in my first international mission trip, and I look forward to what God has in store in the future." –Jimmy
"When our team started together, some were strangers, some acquaintances, and others longtime friends. We all have different strengths but a common goal to glorify God by making Him known. After this week, we have been given a bond of love and encouragement that, whether present together or parted by miles and years, we will carry with us always giving thanks to God." –Carrie
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Details
Finances
TRIP COST: $2,750
Deposit of $250 due by February 20
Final Payment Due by May 12
The Chilhowee Baptist Associations will offer a $300 scholarship to students who will complete a media assignment for the project.
Space is limited to 20 people.
Meals
Meals are a separate expense from the overall trip cost.
Meals will vary – breakfast will be at hotel or area café – lunch and dinner will usually be close to our ministry location. Meal cost will be approximately $30-$40 a day.
Logistics
PASSPORT REQUIRED (Expiration date must be after January 1, 2026)
Depart Knoxville – June 21
Arrive Madrid – June 22 (AM)
Arrive in Avila – around 3pm
Depart Avila – June 27
Depart Madrid June 29 (AM)
Arrive Knoxville – June 29 (PM)
Lodging: Anika Snoga
Transportation: Metro, Bus, Vans, and lots of walking.
Buen Pastor Church is about a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Next Steps
Step 1:
Register below.
Step 2:
You will then receive a link in an email from the IMB for "Go Method",
a helpful, required training for you
to complete prior to the trip. (Look for email 2-3 days after registration)
Step 3:
Attend the Organizational
Team Meeting.
Monday January 21, 6:30 pm
at the CBA Office
(Deposit $250 by February 20)