Kingsway Church Short-Term Missions Application-Updated 2022

We praise God for your interest in serving Him through short-term missions!  Please complete the following form in it's entirety to apply.  Only fully completed applications will be considered so please answer each question thoroughly.  Questions marked with a red asterisk are required in order for the form to be submitted.     

PLEASE NOTE:  This application is for international trips ONLY.  Sign-ups for SERVE Week will be done at a later date based on specific service opportunities.  

 

Section 1: Contact Information

Section 2: Information for Applicants under the age of 18

If you are a minor (under the age of 18) applying for a short-term mission trip, please complete all of questions in this section.

Tip: If you are under the age of 18 please provide your age.

Tip: Applicants under 13 can be considered ONLY if a parent will be traveling with the team as well.

Section 3: Travel Information

Tip: For the purpose of ordering plane tickets, please provide your name as it appears or will appear on your passport.

Section 4: More About Yourself

Section 5: Emergency Contact

Section 6: Your Story

Please respond briefly to the following:  

Section 7: Authorization

Please read carefully:  The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.   I authorize any references or churches listed in this application to give Kingsway Church information regarding my character and fitness for ministry work, and I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluations.   In the case of sickness, damages, lost or stolen articles incurred during this trip I release Kingsway Church from all liability.   I understand that the details on this form will remain confidential.   Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the teachings of Kingsway Church, submit to my team and host mission leadership, respect my team members, refrain from conduct deemed unscriptural by Kingsway Church, and understand that I go to serve and share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ.   

Section 8: Kingsway Church Guidelines for Missions Finances

  1. Soliciting of Kingsway parishioners is not permitted, except for immediate family or close friends. 
  2. However, to assist mission trip members in the area of fundraising, church fundraisers may be considered as an option to help team members. If a fundraiser is approved by Kingsway leadership and organized by the team, any funds raised in this fashion will be divided equally among the team members who participate in the fundraiser. Keep in mind: the Mission Scholarship Fund offers a scholarship to every adult ($100) and student ($200) who applies and is accepted for his/her FIRST mission team. Note: Trips that cost less than $500 per person may be ineligible to receive the scholarship.  
  3. You are responsible for all financial costs of a Kingsway-sponsored Missions Trip. All funds must be paid within time limits set up by the team leader. It is your responsibility to make payments on time and keep track of amounts paid. The team leader will collect the payments, but is not responsible for tracking these payments or amount remaining to be paid. All payments must be made prior to trip departure or you may forfeit your spot on the team and any funds paid to date.
  4. All payments must be handed to the team leader. Payments should be placed in a tithe envelope with your name, address, envelope number, and with the amount specifically designated as name of trip (e.g. “El Salvador Trip.”)  DO NOT PLACE PAYMENTS IN NORMAL OFFERING BASKETS OR INCLUDE TRIP PAYMENTS WITH YOUR NORMAL TITHE. 
  5. You may write letters to people outside of Kingsway Church, requesting donations for your trip. These checks should be made payable to Kingsway Church and will be allocated for your trip expenses only. Any excesses will be donated to the Missions Trip and used for ministry purposes only. You may not delegate these funds to others or request funds back for any reason. 
  6. Please see the team leader if you have any financial hardships. 

Section 9: Other Trip Requirements

  1. You shall not purchase or use any illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, etc., even if your intent is to purchase gifts for others.
  2. Kingsway’s goal is that the team solidifies as a unit prior to departure. Toward that end, we request that you leave with the team from Kingsway and do not request to meet at the airport separately. We also require you to attend team meetings. Call the team leader in advance if you are not able to attend a meeting. You must attend the majority of meetings to go on the trip.