Contact Us
Kent Rufo
Spiritual Life & Development
Assistant Chaplain
Email: kent@swau.edu
Call: (817) 202-6462
At Southwestern Adventist University, mission trips are more than travel experiences, they are transformational journeys that shape hearts, expand perspectives, and deepen purpose. Through service, cultural immersion, and hands-on ministry, students step beyond the classroom to encounter the world through the lens of compassion, faith, and leadership. These experiences challenge students to grow spiritually, emotionally, and professionally while discovering the power of serving others with humility and intentionality. Mission trips cultivate resilience, global awareness, and a lifelong commitment to making a meaningful difference, preparing students not only for successful careers, but for lives of purpose and impact.
Available Mission Trips
Navajo Mission Trip


Palao Mission Trip
Information coming soon

Take the Step
There is no doubt that God is calling each of us to be missionaries. Where is God calling you to go? The first step in becoming a missionary is to pray about it. Pray that God will open the door that is right for you! Browse these calls and pray about your right place.