The trip will provide positive long-term benefits not only for the students involved in EE, but on the entire youth ministry at your church. Returning students will not only be the most experienced and best EE trainers, but they often become the most committed to their youth ministry, in general, as role models. Many young people have gone on to serve in the mission field. Others serve on local church mission committees and become supporters for mission efforts around the world. No travel agent in the world can provide the type of cross-cultural experience gained from an EE trip.
Teams observe local cultures beyond what tourists experience.
In most situations students will stay with host families, joining in meals and family times. In many countries, American teens are a curiosity for the local population, who are often anxious to meet and talk with them . This curiosity makes ministry opportunities easier. Almost any type of additional ministry opportunities can be arranged, depending on the talents and interests of the team. In addition to conducting Youth EE Clinics, teams can choose to be involved in ministering at local schools, assembly programs, or youth group meetings.