Join us as we strive to live out the Great Commission and make disciples of every nation (Matthew 28:19-20). With a focus on evangelism and discipleship, this trip will encourage your faith and challenge your comfort zone.
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June 21-30, 2024
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The financial support amount per person is $1,800.
Additional costs include your passport, optional travel health insurance, optional vaccines and testing, and optional personal spending money.
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This trip is open to current 9th-12th graders.
Those who have given their life to Jesus and are born again believers (Romans 10:9-11)
Those who are faithfully studying the Bible and striving to live out their faith (James 1:22-25)
Those who are committed to serving our local community (James 1:27)
Those who are excited to share the gospel (Romans 1:16)
Those who are willing to push beyond their comfort zones (2 Timothy 1:7)
Application does not guarantee acceptance; our leadership team will prayerfully consider each person who applies for this mission trip and inform each applicant of their status by November 15th.
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Consistently attending Tuesday night Impact
Participating in the Bible reading plan throughout the school year
Attending the Impact service projects on February 10th and April 20th (specific times to be shared asap)
Attending the following team trainings:
November 19 from 12-1:30pm at FBC
March 10 from 12-1:30pm at FBC
May 19 from 12-1:30pm at FBC
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The months leading up to the trip will be invested in preparing our team spiritually, relationally, and practically for a short term mission experience. We believe these steps to equip the team are key to both individual growth and team unity.
A long term vision for short term missions.
Our goal is twofold.
First, we strive to support the work of local missionaries through Energes Mission International in Diriomo, Nicaragua. We acknowledge that for our efforts to be most effective, we must work and witness in such a way that advances the ministry that is already happening in that community through their local church.
Second, we aim to be disciples of Jesus and expand our understanding of his global kingdom. We pray for a heavenly perspective of the Church that is multigenerational and multicultural. We hope that through this trip, our team will increase their understanding of God’s sovereign work around the world to accomplish his purposes and humbly participate in building his Church.
About the Trip
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Street Evangelism
Stretch outside your comfort zone as we share the gospel and pray for people door to door
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Kids Camp
Build friendships and share the gospel with elementary age kids through stories, games, and crafts
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Work Projects
Support Energes Missions International through improvement projects on their property in Diriomo
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Youth Group
Build relationships with Nicaraguan teens by serving at special youth group events
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Local Culture
Experience the Nicaraguan lifestyle through its friendly people, delicious food, vibrant cities, and unique shops
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Discipleship
Grow in your faith as we train, serve, worship, and debrief alongside one another
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we do believe that Nicaragua and in particular the city of Diriomo where we will be staying and serving is safe to travel!
“The team will generally be on the property here at Energes, and there is no political or civil unrest here. The reality is that it is really is safe than the US. I’ve actually never felt unsafe here in Nicaragua, and as of right now, there are no marches, etc. going on. The political situation seems to be directed at specific people considered to be a threat to the government but as of yet, Christians have not been targeted.” - Cheryl Mingo, hosting missionary
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Personal Fundraising: We have found it effective for each person to send out support letters to friends and family to ask for prayer and donations. We also highly encourage you to work to earn money for the trip over the next 8 months (when we work for things, we tend to value them more).
Team Fundraising: We will provide opportunities for our team to earn financial support by working alongside one another.
FBC Church Family Support: Members of the church will have the opportunity to financially support individual students or the team as a whole.
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The financial support raised by the team will cover the logistical costs of the trip (airfare, food, lodging, etc) as well as work project supplies.
Any additional funds that are raised will be donated to Cheryl Mingo and Energes Mission International.
Each team member will receive a monthly financial support update to track their progress over the next 8 months.
Cost Breakdown:
$1,100 - Transportation (61%)
$230 - Food and lodging (13%)
$470 - Trip supplies and misc. (26%)
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As of July 2023, there are no vaccination requirements for entry to Nicaragua.
Optional: The CDC recommended vaccinations include routine vaccines (chicken pox, diphtheria, flu, measles, polio, shingles), hepatitis A and B, malaria, rabies, typhoid, and yellow fever.
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We will be staying in dorms on the Energes Mission International campus in Diriomo, Nicaragua. This is the ministry run by our dear friends and missionaries, the Mingos :)
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Yes! We will provide meals for anyone with gluten free and dairy free dietary requirements. Additional food allergies can also be accommodated upon request!
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Yes! Our last day in Nicaragua at the end of the service week will be dedicated to experiencing local Nicaraguan culture through food, shops, and more!
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1) Applications are open until October 31, 2023. As there is a limited team capacity, our leadership team will prayerfully consider each person who applies to build a unified team of service-minded individuals.
2) The mission team will be officially announced by November 15th.
3) The team will be accountable to one another and encourage each other along as we uphold the yearlong team requirements.
“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’”
APPLY NOW
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCTOBER 31, 2023