Jamaica: Out of Many, One
Faith in Action
Montego Bay & Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Children's Home Ministry & Island Discovery
1 Week of Service • Cultural Immersion • Servant Leadership
DID YOU KNOW?
Jamaica's national motto, “Out of Many, One People,” reflects its richly diverse population, descended from indigenous Taino people, African slaves, British colonizers, and later Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern immigrants. Despite the island's stunning natural beauty, many communities — particularly in inner-city Kingston and rural parishes — face significant poverty and under-resourced children's homes.
OUT OF MANY, ONE
Jamaica's national motto, “Out of Many, One People,” echoes a truth Scripture describes even more completely: in Christ, “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). Your team will spend this mission trip at a local children's home, spending real time with kids who need consistent, caring adults in their lives — playing, tutoring, cooking together, and simply showing up day after day. Students who serve in Jamaica come home changed — not because a week fixes what an unstable childhood has taken, but because they discovered what it looks like to be part of the “one people” a child can count on, even briefly.
THE WORLDWIDE FAITH IN ACTION DIFFERENCE
Cross-Cultural Ministry • Daily Devotions • Children's Home Partnership • Tutoring & Mentorship • Jamaican Culture & History • 1 Week of Hands-On Service
The Worldwide Navigators Difference
Sojourn – Gain a better understanding of the community you’re visiting. Learn about different religions or spiritual practices. How do these impact the communities? How does religion or spirituality influence local traditions?
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Savor – Will you choose sweet or savory? Take the time to visit local markets and discover unique local ingredients. Learn how to prepare traditional meals & local favorites.
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Tip of the Tongue – Each morning, take the time to learn a few basic greetings and phrases in the local language. Learn how to write greetings & your name in the local script.
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A Wrinkle in Time – History influences our present. Discover the history of the country you visit. Hear the stories of your guides & their family history. Where do they come from?
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Journal Journeys – Take some time to reflect on the day’s events and document your journey. Spend a moment journaling about the day had & day ahead. These are memories for a lifetime!
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Culture – From local dances, festivals, or simple gestures to communicate – all of these make up a country’s culture. Learn and practice cultural norms & how to show respect in the culture you visit.
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Welcome to Jamaica! After arriving, we’ll settle into our accommodations and gather for a welcome dinner. Opening devotional and orientation: what does it mean to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in a new culture?
Climb the famous terraced cascades of Dunn’s River Falls, one of Jamaica’s most iconic natural landmarks, before exploring the town of Ocho Rios. Evening devotional on cultivating a servant’s heart.
Travel to the children’s home where we’ll be serving all week. Meet the staff, learn about the children we’ll be spending time with, and prepare for the week ahead. Devotional: praying for the week ahead.
Our week of service begins! Spend the day with the children — tutoring, playing games, helping with chores, and building genuine relationships. Afternoons include team debrief and reflection.
Continue spending time with the children alongside home staff, rotating through tutoring, recreation, and mealtime support.
Service continues, with today’s devotional focused on being part of a child’s “one people” support system.
Service continues. Today’s devotional theme centers on consistency and showing up. Evening: shared meal and games with the children and staff.
Our final day of service wraps with a closing celebration — games, a special meal, and time to say goodbye to the children and staff we’ve come to know this week.
Travel into the Blue Mountains for a tour of a working coffee farm, learning about Jamaica’s famous Blue Mountain coffee and enjoying sweeping island views.
Final group devotional and debrief: what did God teach us this week? Depart for home.
Extend Your Trip:
- Add a Day: Bob Marley Museum & Kingston Culture
Visit the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston and explore the birthplace of reggae music, learning about Jamaica’s rich musical heritage and its influence around the world.
Choose Your Impact:
Every Faith in Action mission trip pairs a full week of hands-on service with a tour component that immerses students in local history, culture, and faith. This Jamaica itinerary can be shortened, extended, or modified to fit your school’s calendar and budget.
- Value — 7–8 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tutoring & Program Supplies • Daytime Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Children’s Home Ministry)
- Classic — 9–10 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tutoring & Program Supplies • Daytime Guided Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Children’s Home Ministry) + Cultural Excursions
- Epic — 10–12 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 3.5–4 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tutoring & Program Supplies • 24/7 Guided Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Children’s Home Ministry) + Extended Cultural Immersion • Final Night Celebration Dinner & Commissioning Service
Interested in adding or modifying activities? All Faith in Action itineraries can be customized — extend the service week, add a second children’s home partner, or swap in additional cultural excursions.
Join us in Jamaica!
With its white sand beaches and brilliant turquoise waters it’s no wonder Jamaica attracts millions of tourists every year! For six glorious sun-soaked days, you’ll explore three distinct areas of the island country – from laid back Negril to vibrant Montego Bay and colorful Ocho Rios. Spend days lying on powdery sand beaches and nights chatting up locals in beachside bars. Take a nature trek to breathtaking waterfalls,explore a colonial plantation and wander in and out of shops and warm Caribbean cafes for world-class shopping and dining. Packed with all the ingredients for a dreamy tropical vacation, you’ll never forget your six days in magical Jamaica.
Value
3-6 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime & Self-Guided Tour Director
- 1 Impact Project
Classic
7-12 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime Guided Tour Director
- Up to 2 Impact Projects
Epic
7-14 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 3.5 - 4-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- 24/7 Guided Tour Director
- Up to 3 Impact Projects
- Final Night Celebration Dinner
Interested in adding or modifying activities? No problem! All Worldwide Navigator itineraries can be customized to your liking!
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