Apex Chicago

Apex

South Asian Friendship Center

The South Asian Friendship Center exists to be a positive and active presence in the heart of Chicago’s Little India neighborhood, while proclaiming the uniqueness of Christ in word and deed.

Dates and Registration

June 14–21, 2025

Full

June 21–28, 2025

15 available spots

June 28–July 5, 2025

7 available spots

July 5–12, 2025

Full

The South Asian Friendship Center (SAFC) has been a catalyst for ministries and ministry partners across the globe. They are in a unique setting in the urban “Little India” neighborhood of Chicago. Their ministry is in an ethnically diverse neighborhood on the north side of Chicago comprised of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jews, Christians and more. SAFC works to express the love of Jesus Christ with their neighbors. Your Apex experience with the SAFC will allow you to learn about many world religions, grow in your ability to live as salt and light among people of different faiths and allow you to serve alongside SAFC in some of their neighborhood ministry partnerships.

How You'll Serve

  • World religion teaching
  • Cultural training
  • Evangelism training
  • Soccer outreach
  • Service projects
  • Night church
  • Prayer walks and prayer ministry

Housing

Christian Fellowship Evangelical Free Church
3425 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

Cost

  • Early-bird rate: $450 per participant
  • After December 15: $500 per participant

If you are registering for a U.S. trip, please know that if you have not reserved every spot during your initial registration, there is a potential your group will share this site with another youth group. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at apex@efca.org.

Special Requirements

  • This trip requires pre-trip training with the materials provided by Apex Missions.
  • This trip requires you to bring your own air mattresses and bedding.
  • This trip requires your team to prepare for a one night soccer outreach.
  • You may be asked to bring supplies for work projects.