City Church Mission Teams

If you’ve just signed up for a short-term mission team, you probably have a lot of questions. The following information is a good starting point to guide you as you begin preparing to serve in another context. Your team leader will contact you about team meetings, training opportunities, and team-specific details. But … this info should help get you started!

Get Your Passport
It’s never too early to get your passport. It generally takes 6 weeks to get your passport book, so go ahead and apply now in order to avoid additional fees. Complete passport information—including the application and information about fees—can be found at the U.S. State Department’s website. If you are traveling ANYWHERE outside of the United States, you will need a passport book.

Forming Your Global Support Team
The purpose of your Global Support Team is two-fold. First, this team is your prayer base for your mission service.  Second, these individuals may assist you in the task of raising the funds needed to go. This team is much more than a group of people who may "write a check" for you. Don’t miss the biggest benefit of having a Global Support Team—prayer support.

Raising Financial Support
One of the best ways to enlist your Global Support Team is by sending support letters. Remember, you are not only requesting financial support. You also need them to pray for you so a prayer network will be in place on your behalf.  Your team leader will assist you with writing a support letter if need be.  As needed, your team leader will also be working to plan fund-raising events for the team.

Mission Trip Forms
Be sure that you have completed and submitted all the required paperwork for your trip.  See the Short-term Mission Trip Application (pdf download).

Packing & Flying
We realize that many people don’t travel by air often, and most have not traveled internationally. It’s important to know and understand the Transportation Security Administration’s regulations for luggage, packing, etc.—particularly for carry-on luggage. This affects everything from toothpaste to shaving cream. Please be sure to review this information prior to departure.  Your team leader will provide you with a suggested packing list during your team meetings.