In July of 2023, Pepperdine Athletics completed its first mission trip to Panama.
Led by Jordan Holm, assistant director of athletics and chaplain, with help from Jenna McPherson, assistant director of business operations and special events, the event consisted of various volunteer activities with an emphasis on church work.
“Everyone coming out of the trip would say that it was life-changing for them,” said Emily Hellmuth, women’s volleyball outside hitter. “In a way some on different levels, but like everyone felt change after.”
The Plan
Holm said he had been wanting to plan a mission trip at Pepperdine because his prior role at Belmont University had him planning and orchestrating similar events.