Frequently Asked Questions
Questions will cover these general topics. Click the topic to go to that section.
who, what, when
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Next Gen Mission is an opportunity for young people to offer a period of their lives to faith based service in alignment with the Family Federation USA and Holy Mother Han. This time is designed to support young people in making a positive impact in communities and the world, strengthen their spiritual foundation and identity, and develop life skills and friends of faith.
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Next Gen Mission exists to raise a generation of young people who are aligned with True Mother’s heart and call - and to become healthy, happy, and public-minded sons and daughters of God and True Parents.
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Mission is built on the foundation of GPA— but is evolving to create an experience for young people to serve in local church communities, make a positive impact in the world towards the vision of realizing our Heavenly Parent’s dream of one family under God. While serving the Providence, that is the way that young people can substantiate their identity and develop a deep spiritual foundation of faith and living for the sake of others.
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High school graduates and older. Any young adult that is 18 years or older.
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Mission is designed as a one year experience. The 2025-2026 year begins on August 20th and will conclude towards the end of July. One can also continue after a year and do a second year (senior year) of mission.
Next Gen Mission is organized in blocks of 2 month time periods. It is possible to do one or two blocks instead of a full year for those that would like to experience mission but cannot dedicate a full year. Those individuals can communicate with the mission staff to plug in throughout the year.
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No it is not required
The mission program is designed as a one or two year experience. It is possible to do less as well. A two year commitment is not required at all.
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Yes. Next Gen Mission is for all people that are interested in doing mission work with FFWPU church communities.
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Mission is part of the Next Generation Department of Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU).
The Director of Mission is Nobu Iwamoto. Mission Leaders are Adelina Lazar, Entela Mustafaj, Junta Naito, and Sarah Jackson. A Mission Care Team made up of counselors and a nurse is led by Nadya Kamiyama. The other Care Team staff are Nadya Kazak, Marina Marsal, and Karen Suzuki.
Mission work is done based in local church communities of FFWPU. Missionary teams will go to Strategic Communities led by the respective Pastor and Next Gen Leaders
Bay Area, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Denver, CO
Dallas, TX
Little Rock, AR
Minnesota, MN
Chicago, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Columbus, OH
Atlanta, GA
Washington D.C
Clifton, NJ
Belvedere, NY
Boston, MA
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada
and more
tuition, location, safety
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$2000
The tuition for the first year of mission costs $2000.
If participating for less than a full year, costs will depend on the duration, time of the year, and activities one participates in during their mission.
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The $2000 tuition helps cover a portion of the costs needed to run the mission program, including training, housing, meals, transportation, materials, and on-the-ground support. While missionaries do fundraise to support the mission, those efforts only cover a portion of the total expenses.
We also believe that investing financially in your mission year creates deeper commitment and ownership of your growth and impact.
We are working on scholarships for those who need financial support in the future.
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If doing a full year costing the $2000 tuition, a $1000 deposit is due before August 20th.
If only the deposit or a partial payment is made, we can work with you to set up a payment plan to cover the remaining balance during the mission year. The full tuition must be paid by the end of the program year. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help you navigate the process.
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Safety protocols and clear guidelines are in place for all fundraising and witnessing activities. Participants receive safety training before engaging in any outreach, and these practices are monitored throughout the year to ensure safety.
Team leaders are ensuring safety protocols are followed on the team. If any situation arises that poses a safety concern, activities will be adjusted to ensure safety.
Fundraising is taught by experienced missionaries before one is expected to go out alone.
There is a curfew for sisters to fundraise alone. During evening fundraising, they are paired up.
Members are not expected to go out fundraising in locations that are unsafe.
Drivers are reporting daily about van situations and following safe driving protocols of the mission program.
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Yes, you may go home to address health or personal situations.
We understand that medical conditions or personal circumstances may require time away from the program. Please communicate with the staff as you apply or if it comes up during your mission so that they can make the necessary arrangements. Your health well-being is important to us, and we’ll work with each individual for their situations. -
Missionaries will be in YMCA camps, retreat sites, and churches for workshops.
During most of the year, missionaries will be staying with teams in local FFWPU church communities. They will stay in local missionary housing and church centers.
During fundraising intensives, missionaries will stay in hotels, homestays, and sleep in vans.
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The mission work of our missionaries is rooted in local church communities of FFWPU across the USA, Canada, and select international locations. While we aim to provide meaningful experiences wherever you serve, overseas mission opportunities are not guaranteed. However, there is a possibility for them depending on program strategy and individual readiness.
matching & blessing
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Yes. It is allowed for missionaries to be in or pursue the matching process and the Blessing.
The program hopes to support missionaries in the Blessing journey and communication with the family, team, and other candidates/matches.
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Yes. It is allowed for missionaries to be in or pursue the matching process and the Blessing.
The program hopes to support missionaries in the Blessing journey and communication with the family, team, and other candidates/matches.
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Yes. It is allowed for missionaries to attend Blessing during their mission year.
The program hopes to support missionaries in the Blessing journey and communication with the family, team, and other candidates/matches.
The time needed for one to prepare and attend the Blessing will be accommodated during the year.