How You Will Minister (Location Name)
Ministry Overview
What Is Needed (75-100 words)
-What are the needs of the area or people?
-Cast vision for how God can use someone on a mission trip to this location.
What You Will Do (50 words)
-What are the specifics for the ministry?
-What does an average day look like?
How You Can Pray (50 words)
-Make a bullet list of 3-4 suggested items for which people can be praying in order to prepare spiritually for the trip.
About This Location (General) (Total of 300-400 words for all sections)
-Share specifics about the location, particularly any relevant logistical issues that could affect travel or packing. Include in this section details about food, lodging, and safety issues.
Food and Lodging
-What type of food do people usually eat in the area?
-Will special food items be prepared for the participants, or will they be expected to eat what is typical in that area?
Safety Issues
-Is it safe for women to travel by themselves?
-Is it safe to go out at night?
-Are there any other safety issues, regarding local authorities, border-crossing, criminal activity, or international relations that are relevant to this trip?
(Each item below is optional)
Religion/Culture: Write a sentence or two about local beliefs and cultural practices.
Geography(climate/terrain/borders/etc.): Is it flat or mountainous? Are there lakes/oceans or is it a desert?
History: Briefly share any history that is relevant to a person’s experience with the culture. For example, was there a recent civil war that is still affecting the economy?
Demographics(population/literacy rate/income/etc.): Are there any noteworthy aspects about the local people that would help a person prepare better for this trip?
Unique traits(volcanoes/desert/hummingbirds/etc.): Is there anything particularly unique or extraordinary about the culture, country, or people group?
Government: Is it a democratic republic or a dictatorship? Is the government open to foreign missionaries? How is the political system similar to or different from what the participants may be used to?
