How do I pay for the mission portion of this trip?
How do I pay for the mission portion of this trip?
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One of the most challenging things for any mission trip is funding it. We want to make that process as easy as possible for you. Students pay for their trip in a number of ways: Sometimes parents pay the whole bill. Other times, students work to earn money ahead of time. But, most or our students raise support from a team of people. Many students say that fundraising is part of what prepares them for their time of ministry. It stretches them to step out in faith to do uncomfortable things and allows them to see God’s faithfulness in unbelievable ways.
Raising Support
Raising Support
Most of our students invite others to join them in this mission opportunity through Raising Support
Work
Work
Other students work jobs and pay their own way
Parents Pay
Parents Pay
For some of our students, their parents just write a check and pay for the program
Scholarships
Scholarships
There are limited scholarships that are available
The majority of our students do a combination of these four methods to cover the cost of their mission.
The majority of our students do a combination of these four methods to cover the cost of their mission.
Raising Support
Raising Support
What is it? How do I do it?
What is it? How do I do it?
Going on a mission trip sounds exciting until you look at the cost. But, don't let that discourage you! Many people have gone before you trusting God to provide and He continues to be faithful!
Raising support is developing a team of people who donate tax deductible financial gifts to your mission. These people are not just giving you money. They are joining you in telling high school students about Jesus. It's teamwork - you are going and they are sending .
We have found that the most effective way to build your team is to directly ask them to give. One of the easiest ways to ask is through sending out a support letter. We will train you to brainstorm everyone that you could ask; including relatives, family friends, churches and many others. Then, you will write a support letter sharing your vision and calling to go on a mission trip and invite them to join you in making a difference in the lives of high school students around the world through your mission. You might also have other creative fundraisers to help you get to your goal.
Once you are accepted, you will be given a Go Pac that will walk you through how to write a letter and other creative things to do. Ultimately, it will be God giving you ideas, contacts and raising your support. When He calls, He provides. Jump on the faith journey and see how HE is going to provide for you!
“Lord, thank you that you are a God who provides for all of my needs. As I follow You into this summer mission adventure, I want to trust you to raise up a team of people who will pray for me faithfully and give generously. Thank you that you already know where my support will come from. I want to be faithful to ask others and trust You to provide! I am willing to follow You wherever you want me to go so that more students around the world can know You personally. Amen.”
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