Q: I’ve never been on a mission trip before, do I need any special skills?
A: Nope.  Just an openness to new experiences and a servant’s heart.  You’ll also need to remember the number one rule of mission trips: Be Flexible!

Q: I’m not rich.  How do people afford to do this kind of thing?
A: We encourage team members to not try to cover their costs alone.  Bring folks on board with what you feel God has called you to do by asking them to support you financially.  There are lots of folks who can’t go on a trip like this but are excited to be part of helping you go.  Sure it takes a little humility to ask someone for money, but God doesn’t call us to do this kind of thing alone. (Humility is something we need anyway.)  Get the body of Christ involved.  We are more than happy to help by giving you tips on how to raise money for your short-term trip.  Just contact your trip coordinator for more details.

Q: What will we actually be doing?
A: Depends on the trip.  In some countries we are involved in construction projects, vacation Bible school programs and training fellow believers.  Other countries are more closed to these kinds of activities.  When on a trip to those areas your role becomes more relational, going to see what God is doing with your brothers and sisters around the world.