Cross Cultural Learning Experience (CCLE)

Cross Cultural Learning Experience (CCLE)

learn, explore, serve

CCLEs (formerly called ‘short-term mission trips’) are ways for you to learn from ministry partners serving in different cultures. These inter-generational missions learning teams help you step outside of your routine to learn and serve alongside one another while building friendships through service. Is this your year to take a faith-sized, cross-cultural risk?

Guatemala 

Grace Chapel is sending two teams to serve with Potter’s House Association (PHA) in Guatemala. PHA ministers among the poor through holistic development, addressing both physical and spiritual needs.

Trip Dates

  • Team 1: February 22 – March 1, 2026

  • Team 2: March 1 – March 8, 2026 

What You’ll Experience

Both teams will:

  • Visit Guatemala City and the Chiquimula region.

  • Meet PHA staff and learn about their model of addressing the 8 forms of poverty.

  • Serve lunch to “Treasures” (PHA’s term of dignity for those they serve).

  • Visit families with food and hygiene gifts, listening to their stories and praying together.

  • Share in team devotions each evening.

  • Explore a cultural site and (yes!) shop for Guatemalan coffee before returning home.

Unique Opportunities

  • Team 1:

    • Extra day in Guatemala City.

    • Women’s ministry program, painting project, and in-person ESL classes.

    • Help raise funds and assist in building a hygiene unit (partnering with local masons).

    • For: adults.

  • Team 2:

    • Extended time in Chiquimula.

    • Participate in building a home for a family in need.

    • For: adults/older teens.

Learn More

Have questions or ready to express your interest? Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you. And put the following on your calendar for the upcoming informational meeting:

Sunday, October 19, 2025 • 1–3 PM
59 Worthen Road, Room 104 (Lexington Campus)

For more about Potter’s House, visit pottershouse.org.gt.