Training: Refined over the past decade, our pre-trip classes prepare team members for the challenges presented by short term mission’s teams.  These online meetings are geared to the novice, but also engage all members to participate in team building exercises so that by the time of travel – the team has jelled into a functioning unit.  This training covers all aspects of team life from the physical requirements of that team, necessary materials, traveling skills, moral requirements during travel, and most importantly – awareness of the spiritual reality these teams will encounter and operate in.

Equipment:  In addition to recruiting team members to “Go”, we will also address the financial requirements of our teams (Construction Materials, Medicines, Food and Supplies, etc.) and appeal to those financially able to assist …to do so. With trust in Jehovah Jireh, the means will meet the need.

Send: Finally, with properly trained and equipped teams, we will “Go” where the Lord directs and opens doors.

The majority of our teams are adult (16+) and co-ed; however, we also try to have at least 1 “Family” orientated trip annually that allows children to experience the missions field. Traditionally these teams have an evangelistic focus on reaching youngsters so that 1.) Our “Kids” get to experience the reality of growing up in places less fortunate than those in the U.S., and 2.) so that the children we minister to have contact with those their own age for relational support.

Additionally, should the environment be particularly harsh, or not suitable to a coed Christian environment (no bathroom facilities, private sleeping quarters, etc.) we may field a “Men’s” only team to maintain accountability.