Welcome from the President
In 1988, it wasn’t "cool" to do urban missions. When people thought of short-term missions, they saw the mission field as out there in places that required airline tickets and interpreters. They thought of laying cinderblock and digging trenches, worshipping in the local church, but developing and managing their own projects.

CSM had a little different view. Still does.

We think being part of the exciting things God is doing in key North American cities through existing local ministries is the way to go. Through these partnerships, we attempt to live out Jesus' call to feed the hungry, clothe the stranger, visit the sick, and reach out to the prisoner. Specifically, we focus on serving the men, women, and children who reside in North America’s urban centers (cf. Matthew 25:31-40).

CSM has a very clear mission: to provide students and adults with an effective urban ministry experience that transforms lives, influences local churches and honors Christ.

There are a few advantages to how we do things:

• You can serve in the world’s largest mission field - right here at home
• You’ll build the Church, not just buildings
• You won’t be a tourist on a missions sight-seeing tour
• Your "projects" will be working with people
• You’ll go way past a cross-cultural experience
• You’ll do ministry, not worry about logistics
• You won’t leave the experience in a scrapbook

Learn more:

• Watch our DVD
• Take a look at our city pages
• Read our Statement of Faith
• See what others are saying about CSM
• Get the details on how to sign up your group

It's easy to find out more. Just email us at info at csm.org or phone our home office at 949-248-8200.

Blessings,
Noel Becchetti,
CSM President, CSM