Cross Exchange: Christian Work Exchange Abroad
Program Overview
Cross Exchange is the Christian alternative to secular work-exchange platforms like Workaway and Worldpackers. Christian hosts give travelers room and board. Travelers give an agreed amount of help back: yard work, repairs, childcare, church or community projects. No money changes hands.
A short-term mission trip often costs $2,700 or more. A faith-free work exchange skips the shared-faith commun...
Cross Exchange is the Christian alternative to secular work-exchange platforms like Workaway and Worldpackers. Christian hosts give travelers room and board. Travelers give an agreed amount of help back: yard work, repairs, childcare, church or community projects. No money changes hands.
A short-term mission trip often costs $2,700 or more. A faith-free work exchange skips the shared-faith community you want. Cross Exchange sits between the two. Around $800 to $1,300 covers a month abroad, and your host provides the room and meals. Trust sets it apart: every host professes faith in Christ, signs a Statement of Faith, and meets staff over video before going live, where staff confirms who they are for extra safety.
You don't need to be Christian to travel, only open to learning. Members li...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Building & Construction Projects
- Business
- Childcare & Children
- Computer Training
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- New Zealand
- United States
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
No Upfront Fees
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A work exchange trades your time and abilities for accommodation. You give your host an agreed amount of help — gardening, teaching, cooking, childcare, or maintenance — and in return you get a place to stay and usually meals. No money changes hands. You experience a new culture, travel on a small budget, build skills, and make friends around the world.
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