Local Missions
About
The Local Missions Department exists to equip students to work alongside their local community respectfully and with well-oriented hearts as they answer the call of the Great Commission to serve wherever they may find themselves. The Local Missions Department longs to bridge the understanding that the local context is everywhere, whether globally or where we live locally.
We partner with local churches and organizations throughout LA County and Orange County to build long-term, meaningful relationships. Students engage in weekly or biweekly outreach that creates lasting impact. Current ministry partners include:
LA Dream Center Homeless ministry and outreach
Parable at La Mirada High School Ministry to high school students
Grace EV Free Food Pantry Serving families through a local food bank
The Palms La Mirada Volunteering in an assisted living facility
Heart Ink Arts A Whittier-based art ministry
Spring Break Trips
During Spring Break, students participate in week-long immersive trips to rural and urban centers across California. These trips focus on cultivating students identities as evangelists and disciple-makers by sharing the gospel and serving alongside local communities.
We long to see revival in the hearts of Biola students and throughout the cities of Californialiving out Jesus command to be His witnesses in our Judea (Acts 1:8).
Fresno Spring Trip
| Trip Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Fresno, CA |
| Global Region | North America |
| Sending Ministry Division | One Collective |
| Date | March 1-8, 2026 |
| Length | 1 Week |
| Cost | $761 plus travel *Note: The cost is conditional to the size of the team, so it can decrease with a larger group. |