REACH Across Europe is a mission discipleship programme equipping participants with knowledge & experience to engage in cross-cultural mission.

We are very excited about this new combined programme between the UK, Moldova & Spain REACH programmes. Through ‘REACH Across Europe’ we want to see young people equipped and inspired to REACH the nations with the Gospel. Spending the first weeks in the UK, the following weeks travelling across Europe to share the Gospel and the final weeks in Spain or Moldova, you will learn to step out in faith, experience God’s moving power in different OM teams across Europe and be equipped to serve God in different cultural backgrounds. You will be part of a multi-cultural movement of Jesus followers praying and serving the least reach communities and sharing Jesus’ love with everyone, no matter their background.

Combining Biblical training with practical mission experience in diverse contexts, REACH Across Europe is a 12 and 18-week cross-cultural mission programme to empower participants to live as Christ’s ambassadors. It’s not just about training and knowledge – participants will experience working in a multi-cultural team, serving others and growing in their personal relationship with Jesus. Through mentoring, coaching and time as a team participants will experience transformational growth and take a step towards finding their place in God’s mission for the world.

	Dates	Apply by	Cost (excluding flights, insurance, visas or vaccinations needed for overseas placements and DBS)
UK / Spain	28 September - 18 December 2026	17 August 2026	£2,200
UK / Moldova	08 February - 11 June 2027	21 December 2026	£3,080
Ages	18 - 29
Suitable for

Participant Profile

Participants should be:

• At least 18 years old. This programme is tailored towards those aged 18-late 20's
• Have a good level of spoken, written and understood English (will be assessed during interview)
• A desire and openness to allow God to work in their life
• Flexible, adaptable and teachable
• A desire to learn and grow as a person
• A willingness to live and function as part of a team
• An openness to people of other faiths, cultures & backgrounds

Details of Ministry

The REACH Across Europe programme is aimed at those aged 18-29.  Teams will be between 4-15 people. The programme will be split into 3 main parts: training, outreach and mentoring.

Training: The first weeks of training will be based at The Quinta in the UK. There will also be several weeks of training based either at the Mission Centre in Spain or Moldova depending on which programme you apply for and all focus on building a strong foundation in Biblical understanding, working as a team and missions discipleship. Training topics include spiritual formation and growth, Biblical basis of missions, evangelism training (both theory & practical), VCJF (Vibrant communities of Jesus Followers), cultural awareness training, teamwork & leadership, communication, Discovery Bible Study training, kid’s ministry, transition, re-entry and purpose & calling.

Outreaches: teams will have outreaches in a UK city, an area of Spain or a Moldovan village, as well as travelling across Europe by train on the ‘Race Across Europe’ outreach putting into practice what they have learnt through the training times. Teams gain experience in evangelism & working cross-culturally in diverse contexts among different people groups, nationalities and backgrounds.

Mentoring: participants will be paired with an experienced Jesus-follower who will journey with them in weekly 1-2-1 sessions to receive guidance, encouragement and help in setting meaningful goals that will help the participant grow spiritually, emotionally and practically.

September 2026 programme UK & Spain:

This programme starts and ends in the UK. You will start by spending 4 weeks in the UK, followed by 3 weeks interrailing across Europe sharing the Gospel as you go ending in Spain where you will spend 2 weeks before finishing with a further 3 weeks back in the UK.

February 2027 programme UK & Moldova:

This programme starts in the UK and ends in Moldova. You will start by spending 5 weeks in the UK, followed by 6 weeks interrailing across Europe sharing the Gospel as you go ending in Moldova where you will spend the final 7 weeks.

Accommodation

During the training times at the UK base (Quinta), Spain base and the Moldova base (Mission Centre), there will be separate accommodation for male and female. Bedrooms are a variety of dormitory-style rooms with people of the same gender and likely from different countries. There are communal spaces in the office buildings and in accommodation for participants to have time together as a team during the day.

Participants will be responsible to clean the accommodation and wash bed linen regularly. Washing machines are available on site for everyone to use.

During the outreaches, accommodation will be a mixture of large and small dormitory styles in youth hostels with shared bathrooms, church floors and other OM accommodation.

Food & Catering

During the REACH programme, participants will buy, prepare food & eat meals together as a team. There are many supermarkets close to the OM base and the team will do grocery shopping once a week. During orientation there will be a session on budgeting, expectations and planning grocery lists. Breakfast, lunch & dinner costs are included in the costs of the programme.

Please let us know in advance of any specific dietary needs or allergies.

Travel

You will need to travel to the OM UK base at Quinta on the start date above. The closest train station is Chirk station, and the team will be happy to collect you from that train station. 

September 2026 programme departure: You will finish training back at the OM UK base at Quinta so need organise your travel home from there. The closest train station is Chirk station, and the team will be happy to drop you off at that station.

February 2027 programme departure: You should fly out from Chișinău Eugen Doga International Airport (RMO) on the 11th June. Drop-off to the airport available.  

Health

Participants should be in average good health and able to walk a reasonable distance without difficulty. If you think this requirement may cause issues, let us know and we will see what adjustments can be made to accommodate as many people as possible.

Each participant is responsible to obtain appropriate emergency health, medical insurance & bring any medications they take or need with them.

Visa

September 2026 programme:

Europe: Please check if you will need a Schengen visa for the outreach part of the programme. You will spend 3 weeks travelling through mainland Europe with the rest of the team.

Spain: Please check if you will need a visa to enter Spain for the 2 weeks. 

February 2027 programme:

Europe: Please check if you will need a Schengen visa for the outreach part of the programme. You will spend 6 weeks travelling through mainland Europe with the rest of the team.

Moldova: Please check if you will need a visa to enter the Republic of Moldova. You will spend 7 weeks in Moldova.

Please note that it is the responsibility of each traveller to ensure they obtain the necessary visa(s) required for entry into the country that they plan to visit. We strongly recommend that all visa applications be submitted to the relevant consular website as per their specified requirements well in advance of your intended travel date, this could be up to 8-12 weeks in advance.

If a visa is denied or not obtained in time, we are unable to offer any reimbursement for flight costs or any other travel-related expenses. All bookings are made at the traveller’s own risk, and we advise confirming placement/outreach approval before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

Notes 

• Applicants must be 18-29
• All training will be in English

• As part of our Safeguarding policy, you will require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost up to an additional £30

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