Shawn & Sara Bettes

Shawn serves as the Director of Urban Plunge, a ministry of Christ for the City International that provides transformative short-term mission experiences for youth in urban centers across the U.S. Through these trips, students actively engage in serving alongside urban ministries, gaining a deeper understanding of God’s heart for cities and His mission in the world. Urban Plunge equips students to live as everyday missionaries while bringing encouragement and support to ministry partners, helping to strengthen their outreach and impact in their communities. 

With decades of experience in ministry leadership and missions, Shawn and his wife, Sara, are deeply committed to empowering others to fulfill their God-given potential. Together, they are raising their four daughters—Roey, Piper, Nora, and Conley—while modeling a life devoted to service and Kingdom impact.