Building a Brighter Future

in St. Mary, Jamaica

Beacon of Hope Mission is located in the beautiful district of Mt. Vernon, Parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. Our mission is to inspire and encourage the children and youth of our community to grow, learn, and make a positive impact on the island of Jamaica. We believe in reflecting God's love and care for everyone through our actions and outreach.

Our Mission

At Beacon of Hope, we are dedicated to:

Empowering Youth: We provide opportunities and resources to help children and young people build a better future for themselves and their community .

Community Building: Our programs aim to strengthen community bonds and encourage collective growth.

Spreading God's Love: We strive to be a living example of God's love, offering care, support, and guidance to all

Jamaica Mission Trips

Experience the beauty of Jamaica while making a difference in the lives of its people. Although Jamaica is known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, many communities need basic necessities and support. Join us on a mission trip to help meet these needs and create lasting impacts.

What to Expect

  • Serve with Purpose: Work alongside local pastors and community leaders to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

  • Share Love: Show the love of Jesus to children, adults, youth, and the elderly, reminding them they are not alone.

  • Build Relationships: Form meaningful connections with the people of Jamaica, with opportunities to return and strengthen these bonds year after year.

Opportunities to Make Impact

  • Youth Engagement: Teach and inspire the youth to become future leaders in their community and church.

  • Cultural Exchange: Learn Jamaican songs and games while sharing your own traditions and stories.

  • Sustainable Ministry: Support local pastors in developing long-term ministry goals and projects.

What Are Our Members Saying?

Henrietta Baxter

I was truly inspired by our community-building activity last weekend. It was amazing to see everyone come together to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. The joy and gratitude on the faces of the families we helped were priceless. It reminded me of the power of unity and faith in action. I look forward to more opportunities like this to serve and grow together."

Alman Bailey

This community-building activity was a blessing. It was incredible to see how our collective efforts could bring about such positive change. I was particularly moved by the resilience and hope of the people we helped. Their stories were a testament to God's grace. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the deeper connections I made with fellow church members."

Olga Bailey

Participating in the community-building project was a deeply rewarding experience. Not only did we help create a safer and more beautiful environment for the residents, but we also strengthened our bonds as a church family. It was a powerful reminder of Jesus' teaching about loving our neighbors. I feel blessed to be part of a church that lives out its mission in such meaningful ways.

Jamaica Missions FAQs

Common Questions Answered for your convenience.

What is included in the cost?

Prior to the trip, the team leader will receive a group leader manual, which includes fundraising ideas and information to help with every aspect of trip planning. You will also receive access to your own online group account that will equip you to easily organize and plan for your trip. You will have access to online trip handbooks and resources for participants, promotional materials, and unlimited pre-trip consultations with your trip leader or location consultant. Your consultant will help you utilize your customizable ministry options and will identify a ministry partner that fits with your team.Once in your ministry location, your team will be taken care of by a trained BHMC staff, given safe meals, transported to/from the airport and to/from ministry sites each day, have plenty of safe drinking water, appropriate sleeping accommodations, an opportunity to attend local church services, evening worship, prayer, debriefing meetings, and experience a local sightseeing or recreation activity.

What is NOT included in the cost?

The registration fee, airfare, passports, vaccinations, spending money, offering at church services, construction and/or ministry materials, personal insurance, and extra recreation options outside of the normal recreation outing (ex. zip lining, snorkeling, surf board rental). Extra recreation options vary depending upon location, be sure to speak with your consultant about these options if you desire to add them to your trip. Please reference the pricing table above for any other exclusions.

Where will my team serve within the ministry location?

Within each of our partner countries we have multiple church and parachurch partners where teams serve. Not all teams serve at the same church or ministry. We determine ministry partnership assignments typically 6-8 weeks prior to mission trip dates. Throughout the planning process leading up to your trip, your consultant will be determining the best location(s) for your team and will let you know where your team will be serving as soon as we have confirmed that information. We will be doing our best to partner your team with churches and opportunities where your team will be best utilized.

Is there a language barrier?

In many of our countries, local communities are bi or trilingual, with English being one of their languages. However, for some locations English is not a widely known language and yes, there will be a language barrier. In those locations, PPM will provide a local staff team who will serve at assistant trip leaders and be available as translators for your team.

Where will my team sleep?

Teams will sleep in a dorm setting with beds. All rooms are designated either male or female. There is no gender mixing.

What about safety?

Beacon of Hope Mission Centre holds safety as a top priority. BHMC staff are trained and equipped to provide a safe and incident-free mission experience. BHMC staff will be with your team for the entire trip and will have access to transportation, cell phones, hospitals, and first aid kits at all times. In the event of an emergency, BHMC staff will guide and assist your team with proper next steps..

What about meals?

In most locations, three main meals per day will be served to your team (please see the table above). These meals will be a mixture of local cuisine dishes and potentially, a few American style dishes. During your consulting process, you will be able to identify team members who have allergies or dietary restrictions. PPM will do our best to accommodate these needs and all food and drink provided by PPM during trips is safe to eat. Purified drinking water will be provided for the team every day and for the cooks to use while preparing meals. We recommend if you have more severe dietary restrictions or allergies, that you bring along appropriate snacks.

How do you choose your staff?

Your BHMC staff members of your trip will be a mixture of full-time staff, local staff and seasonal interns. We believe in the value of local staff members and the health it brings to the ministry we are doing.