My Experience
I have been to short term mission trips with Global Ventures for more than 7 times and my life was radically changed each and every time. I just noticed for the first time how people were giving their life to Jesus Christ. I really noticed so many miracles in a single time. I really love that many people of different age groups come on these trips. I had a Seventy-year-old lady on my team in Haiti and then a Nine-year-old boy on my team in Peru.
Checklist
* Get your passport (2 head shot pictures 2 x 2 inch and apply in person at your local post office) Click here for passport requirements.
* Choose a trip!
* Fill out an Application
* Start raising money! Raising funds has never been so simple. See the Global Ventures website for a list of fundraisers and ways to raise money.
* Fill out and have Blue Forms notarized.
Common concerns or questions you may have about a short-term mission trip:
Q: Where will I sleep?
A: Typically you will stay in the nicest hotel available.
Q: What does a typical day look like on a trip?
A: Street ministry in the mornings, a short rest time in the afternoon, followed by an
Evening crusade.
Q: What will we eat and how often?
A: You will eat native food to that area, 3 times a day.
Q: How long is the trip?
A: Generally all trips are 10 days.
Q: How will I know what to preach?
A: They send you a script of what to say, word for word.
Q: When do we learn the drama?
A: Once in country, you will learn the drama during the day of training.
What to expect on a 10-day trip?
You can expect to have the time of your life!
You will have a week packed full of street ministry: during the mornings/afternoons each team (roughly 6-10 people) will reach-out to local street markets, villages and schools. Through a relevant drama and with a clown your team will present the gospel.
At night during the evening crusades you will see thousands of people accept Christ and real life miracles happen right before your eyes. In addition, you have the opportunity to share with the crowds about the miracles you saw that day during the street ministry time.
My favorite part of the week is the Kid's Crusade, which is held at the end of the week. All team members regardless of their age participate in the Kid's Crusade. Through games, clowns, candy, songs and fun characters - the Gospel is preached and thousands of children receive Jesus!
Just a couple of things to expect: you can get authentic native food in the country where you are travelling. You will be along with a team with people from all over the nation and possibly the world and you may also get a chance to meet with a life-long friend on a future Global Venture trip!
Free Day: In a short-term mission trip for all ages, you can expect to work hard but not be overwhelmed. Oh yeah, and there's a free day on every trip! In the 2009 Peru trip we went sand boarding!
Random Items I have learned to bring:
* Convertor
* Electrolytes
* Baby Powder
* Lots of snacks
* Small notebook
* Black Sharpie
* Dry Shampoo
* A good trail mix
* Neck pillow for plane ride
* Ear plugs
What it comes Down To:
If you're going to go, you might as well make a difference! What I love most about the short-term mission trips with Global Ventures is how safe yet adventurous they are. I've hiked over 3 hours to reach a village of 40 people through the Cambodian Jungles. For the natives it was their first time ever seeing a white face. On the other hand, I've been to an all-Christian school in Peru, where I thought everyone already knew about God and his miraculous power; but we ended up with 3 different girls who received their sight and were able to see for the first time.
The trips are challenging enough for a younger person but not over-exhausting for someone a bit older in age. You get to preach the simple Gospel to some of the most unreached areas in the world!
I have been to short term mission trips with Global Ventures for more than 7 times and my life was radically changed each and every time. I just noticed for the first time how people were giving their life to Jesus Christ. I really noticed so many miracles in a single time. I really love that many people of different age groups come on these trips. I had a Seventy-year-old lady on my team in Haiti and then a Nine-year-old boy on my team in Peru.
Checklist
* Get your passport (2 head shot pictures 2 x 2 inch and apply in person at your local post office) Click here for passport requirements.
* Choose a trip!
* Fill out an Application
* Start raising money! Raising funds has never been so simple. See the Global Ventures website for a list of fundraisers and ways to raise money.
* Fill out and have Blue Forms notarized.
Common concerns or questions you may have about a short-term mission trip:
Q: Where will I sleep?
A: Typically you will stay in the nicest hotel available.
Q: What does a typical day look like on a trip?
A: Street ministry in the mornings, a short rest time in the afternoon, followed by an
Evening crusade.
Q: What will we eat and how often?
A: You will eat native food to that area, 3 times a day.
Q: How long is the trip?
A: Generally all trips are 10 days.
Q: How will I know what to preach?
A: They send you a script of what to say, word for word.
Q: When do we learn the drama?
A: Once in country, you will learn the drama during the day of training.
What to expect on a 10-day trip?
You can expect to have the time of your life!
You will have a week packed full of street ministry: during the mornings/afternoons each team (roughly 6-10 people) will reach-out to local street markets, villages and schools. Through a relevant drama and with a clown your team will present the gospel.
At night during the evening crusades you will see thousands of people accept Christ and real life miracles happen right before your eyes. In addition, you have the opportunity to share with the crowds about the miracles you saw that day during the street ministry time.
My favorite part of the week is the Kid's Crusade, which is held at the end of the week. All team members regardless of their age participate in the Kid's Crusade. Through games, clowns, candy, songs and fun characters - the Gospel is preached and thousands of children receive Jesus!
Just a couple of things to expect: you can get authentic native food in the country where you are travelling. You will be along with a team with people from all over the nation and possibly the world and you may also get a chance to meet with a life-long friend on a future Global Venture trip!
Free Day: In a short-term mission trip for all ages, you can expect to work hard but not be overwhelmed. Oh yeah, and there's a free day on every trip! In the 2009 Peru trip we went sand boarding!
Random Items I have learned to bring:
* Convertor
* Electrolytes
* Baby Powder
* Lots of snacks
* Small notebook
* Black Sharpie
* Dry Shampoo
* A good trail mix
* Neck pillow for plane ride
* Ear plugs
What it comes Down To:
If you're going to go, you might as well make a difference! What I love most about the short-term mission trips with Global Ventures is how safe yet adventurous they are. I've hiked over 3 hours to reach a village of 40 people through the Cambodian Jungles. For the natives it was their first time ever seeing a white face. On the other hand, I've been to an all-Christian school in Peru, where I thought everyone already knew about God and his miraculous power; but we ended up with 3 different girls who received their sight and were able to see for the first time.
The trips are challenging enough for a younger person but not over-exhausting for someone a bit older in age. You get to preach the simple Gospel to some of the most unreached areas in the world!
About the Author:
You check out John Smithwick, the founder of Global Ventures, on Twitter and Facebook.
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