Youth Engaged in Missions
Chicago Crossroads 2025
Engaging World Religions
Come and dive into what various religions teach, visit mosques, temples & other places of worship, eat ethnic street food, and learn how to talk with people who don’t know Christ
Thursdays June 19, 26, July 3, 10, & 27
5-9 pm
High school and college students (ages 15 – 21)
$150 for the whole program.
Lombard Gospel Chapel
369 N. Stewart Ave., Lombard, IL 60148
For inquiries & registration contact Kevin Schiltz 331-241-5282
Kevin.Schiltz@bethanyhouseil.org
Schedule
Thursday, June 19
Cosmic Drama: Story of the Bible
- The Cosmic Drama (Kevin Schiltz)
- The Bible and Religions (George Bristow)
- Middle Eastern street food dinner
- Prayer walk local park
- Debrief and reflection
Thursday, June 26
Islam
- Islam (Kevin Schiltz)
- Befriending Muslims (Luca Drago)
- Shawerma dinner
- Mosque visit
- Debrief and reflection
Thursday, July 3
Hinduism & Hindus
- From Hinduism to Christ (Girish Kumar)
- Connecting with Hindus (Daniel Larimer)
- Indian dinner
- Hindu temple tour
- Debrief and reflection
Thursday, July 10
Muslims in the USA
- Our Turkish Neighbors (Mike Urton)
- Kebab dinner
- Turkish American Cultural Center
- Debrief and reflection
Thursday, July 17
Buddhism & International Students
- Buddhism in the USA (Jimmy Knepper)
- International Students & Missions (Nick Miller)
- Vietnamese Phở dinner
- Visit Buddhist temple
- Debrief and reflection
Short-term Mission Scholarships
We offer short-term mission scholarships to young people to encourage their support and pursuit of missions.
Candidates will show an interest in attending the Missions Encounter meetings to grow in their knowledge of the missionary experience and learn about how the Lord is working through His people around the world.
After completing their trip, they will be given some time at a Missions Encounter meeting to make a brief presentation.
Interested candidates should attend a Missions Encounter Study Class and talk to an assembly rep to get the application process started.