Throughout the school year, Lee University students join together with our co-sponsor, The Church of God World Missions, to focus on special projects where they can be of service and make a difference in the world. Over the past 30 years, our students have made a significant impact, raising nearly half a million dollars. Please note that all fundraising efforts are dedicated exclusively to the LeeU Missions Project.

Since 1992, one week each year has been set as “Dee Lavender Missions Week.” A diverse array of ministries and missionaries from across the country are invited to speak in classes and showcase booths and exhibits, offering students and faculty the opportunity to explore various organizations with which they can engage, either for summer projects or after graduation. Throughout the week, chapel services will center on the missions project selected each year.

Missions Week began as a mission’s club in 1939 at BTS and evolved into the Missionary Society at Lee College in 1941. As the school expanded and introduced a liberal arts curriculum, the tradition grew into a dedicated event known as "Missions Week". In 1992, “Missions Week” was renamed “Dee Lavender Missions Week,” in honor of Dee Lavender, an alumnus who gave her life in service to global missions, inspiring students to embrace the Great Commission.

During missions week each year, it is our goal to offer students the opportunity to engage with a variety of organizations through classroom presentations, interactive exhibits, and spiritual life events. Our goal is to inspire and equip students to participate in God’s mission both locally and around the world.