Solidarity Missions Project

The Solidarity Missions Project sends Bethel students to be with, learn from, and serve alongside in solidarity with God’s people and God’s work around the world.

The purpose of this "standing in solidarity" is to experience the love of God in such a way that everyone involved would be changed—that communities and students would be spiritually transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ.

By participating in SMP engagements, students will develop:

• A commitment to a missional life and participation in God’s global mission. This includes a holistic understanding of how that participation includes vocation, lifestyle choices, values, and priorities, and is integral to discipleship. (Is. 45:22; Is. 61; Micah 4:1-5; Matt. 28:19-20; John 3:16; Rev. 7:9-11)

• An appreciation and understanding of the beautiful diversity of God’s kingdom and a deeper engagement with people--especially across lines of difference. This includes developing a sense of biblical justice, learning to understand and pursue reconciliation, and engaging with others across differences. (Micah 6:8; Gen. 12:1-2; 2 Cor. 5:18-19; Rom. 12; Phil. 2:5)