Experience Mission (experiencemission.org) has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 60 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Public & Local Services and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 93% rating it 4 stars or higher; 27 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
I served in NY and Portland, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience with the EM Support staff, Community Partners, Team Leaders, and the Visiting groups. I've been given the wonderful opportunity to get to know a community unlike my own, expanding my lens on cultural groups, Christian denominations, leadership roles, and social abilities. I am glad to have developed lasting relationships, thus building my network.
Experience Mission is truly a blessing! The staff members all led with grace and kindness, always ready to serve with a warm heart. Their resources were practical, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful for our team. What stands out the most is their partnership with the community — loving, genuine, and deeply impactful. It’s truly inspiring to see the way they live out their faith through their actions and care. I enjoyed my time serving in Kentucky and Tennessee, and I will deeply cherish the relationships that I made throughout the summer. I'm so thankful to have come across this opportunity!
I was an intern serving in Eastern TN. I appreciate EM for how they responded to issues that arose in the team and the grace they showed. I love that you could tell that they truly valued people over projects. I felt slightly unprepared as far as what to expect being a leader. I do learn better when I am in the thick of it, so I can't complain much about that. I loved the other interns I worked with, and I do feel like EM put in a lot of thought into personality matches for my team specifically. Even when we disagreed on professional stuff, we still truly were friends and enjoyed each other's company. I do recommend EM, but you should be prepared and confident in your leadership abilities because you're not just representing EM you're ultimately representing Christ.
I thought we had a great experience! Hope and Zach (our experience mission staff) were great to work with and we got a lot out of the trip. For our team and where are students are, I felt this was a good “intro to missions” sort of trip for them which is what I was looking for. My favorite thing about Experience Missions was the way they present their role within the larger work of sharing the Gospel and how serving people’s needs fits into that picture for each individual that partners with them. Loving people well, being the hands and feet of Jesus, and meeting people where they are. I felt the devo and worship time was good, but it could have been a little more streamlined between my self as the youth pastor and the experience missions team that was there. They had good stuff to say and I also had some Bible study stuff I wanted to do with our students, and between the two of us I think it was a little too long sometimes. I certainly could’ve been more prepared, but I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect in that time so it made planning difficult. I still think we had good time with the students and really enjoyed the wisdom Zach and Hope shared. I would certainly recommend experience missions to other youth pastors or churches looking for a solid organization to partner with.
Over all it was a good experience. I was one of the interns in Marion North Carolina and we had the opportunity to help a lot of people still recovering from hurricane Helene. I really appreciate how Experience Missions focused on the relationships that are formed in the communities. I would also like to say if you are planning to do an internship with Experience Missions. It is a lot of responsibility and you will need to know how to lead.
They had a great mission philosophy and heart posture. The rest figured itself out.
Excellent logistics. Excellent on-site staff. Great host church in Marion, NC.
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Working for EM has been such a blessing this past two years. From their values to their mission, everything aligns with what they promote. Being a part of EM is more than just work, it's becoming a part of their family, becoming something bigger than yourself. It is seeing yourself grow day by day, surrounded by people who support you and want to see you succeed. It is learning to see the privileges you were afforded in life and realizing the importance of using them to lift others up. It is about serving with humility, and knowing that even the smallest acts of kindness can leave a lasting impact.
Leaders were awesome, flexible, and great to work with.
EM was awesome i love this organization
We appreciated the number of Experience Mission staff on site - 3 persons and felt it worked well with the 4 adults to 16 youth from our church. Staff got us off to a great start each morning and were responsive when needed. We did notice less proactive engagement this year compared to 2024, when staff stayed more involved throughout the day—a highlight our youth and adults really valued. We share this as feedback, as that level of consistent interaction can make a big difference in the overall experience.
We were able to do some great physical work while we were there, but we also were able to really connect with some of the locals as well. The schedule EM has for teams just works really well, and our group enjoyed every aspect of the trip. We already can't wait to serve with EM again in 2027!
The Experience Mission staff were all engaging, friendly, positive and helpful. They set a very up-beat tone for the week.
A Truly Impactful Trip! Our experience with Border Perspective was excellent. They were organized, well-prepared, and led us through a powerful week of learning, serving, and drawing closer to God—helping us reflect more of His heart. Experience Missions was also great to work with. Their team handled last-minute changes with professionalism and clear communication, making the logistics smooth and stress-free. Our students came back deeply impacted. They gained a new perspective on the border and left with a renewed love and compassion for the foreigner. This trip challenged them in meaningful ways and will stay with them for a long time.
The whole experience was wonderful. Our youth were able to help others in need and show them Christ's love!
Communication with Experience Mission is difficult. Calls, emails and texts prior to the trip are not returned in a timely manner. I was leary of a positive experience prior to the trip. However, the mission trip was amazing! Our local coordinators from Experience Mission were filled with the Spirit, very helpful, always there when and where we needed them. If they didn't have the answers, they worked very hard to get them for us. If not for the experiences prior to the trip, this would have been a 5 star review.
EM provides comprehensive pre trip training and is responsive to questions and inquiries. Field staff is supportive and accommodating in order to facilitate a good and meaningful experience for all involved.
The youth that hosted us served us with a heart of deep compassion. They made every effort to accommodate our unique needs, from the ways in which our group served to even dietary considerations. They were active alongside us as we worked at the various sites. We also loved the opportunities we had to work in the 3 locations: Old Savannah, Salvation Army, and the city of Savannah (painting). There was lots of work to do to keep our youth busy. It was an amazing experience!
Staff was super kind, fun and flexible.
The organization of the our itinerary each day allowing us to establish a routine with the service we were assisting was excellent. Amazing staff!
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