Sons of Thunder Missions Application

Thank you for your interest in traveling on a Sons of Thunder mission trip. Please complete this online form completely so we can process your application. Complete every line, even if your answer is "None" or "Not Applicable."

This form includes:

Mission Application
Liability release form
Deposit form
Discipline policy
Affidavit of temporary guardianship (if you are younger than 18 years of age)

Receipt of your deposit tentatively holds your spot pending review and approval of your application. Space is limited and acceptance is based on first come, first serve basis. If no deposit is received with your application, we regret that we will not be able to process your application. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE as they block off a spot for you and are used to forward fund costs associated with the trip (i.e. hotel, transportation, etc.). Only if you are not selected for the team, will the deposit be returned to you.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your application has been approved to confirm whether we have a completed application package. Upon closing of the registration period, an informational e-mail containing details of the trip will be emailed to you as well.

You may call the Sons of Thunder message line 1-877-343-3245 with any questions. Please leave your name and number and we will return your call, or e-mail us at info@thenewmystics.org.

May the Lord bless you with all favor and provision as you join us in this exciting adventure!

Sons of Thunder Team

Which Mission Trip are you applying for?*

List the country you want to travel with us

Type your name EXACTLY as it appears in your passport:
First name: First Name*
Middle name: Middle Name
Last name: Last Name*
Suffix: Jr., III, etc.

Sex: M or F*

Date of Birth*

Date

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

A passport will be required for international travel. If you do not have one, please begin your application process early.

Do you currently have a passport?*

YesNo

Nationality listed on Passport

Country of birth listed on Passport

Passport Number

Passport ISSUE Date

Date

Passport EXPIRATION Date

Date

Marital Status*

If married and attending without your spouse, does he/she support your participation?*

YesNo

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

List any known allergies:

List any medications:

Medical conditions that may hinder or prevent constant travel by car or plane:

Medical Insurance Carrier and Phone #

Medical Policy #

Name and phone # of nearest relative or contact in case of emergency:*

How would you describe your temperament?

Have you ever been treated or diagnosed for any mental or emotional condition?*

YesNo

If you answered "yes" to the last question, please explain:

Do you have any criminal background or felonies?*

YesNo

If you answered "yes," please explain:

If you answered "yes," are the criminal charges cleared so that you will be able to leave the country?

Have you committed yourself as a follower of Jesus Christ?*

Do you have any outstanding bills (medical; home mortgage; student tuition; credit cards etc)?

If so, do you have a plan on how you will take care of them before/during this trip?

Will you be able to pay the full tuition by the start date?*

If yes, how will you pay?

Church fellowship you currently attend:

Pastor's Name:

Are you currently involved with ministry at your home church? If so, in what way?

List any ministry training or experience:

Please give a BRIEF testimony:

References

Please give us two character references (a mentor, pastor or mature Christian friend).

Reference #1: List name and phone number (required)*

Reference #2: List name and phone number (required)*

Please list any high school or secondary education experience:

Please briefly describe your work/employment experience:

Please give us your definition of ministry and what are your goals for attending this mission trip?

Have you attended a mission trip or internship with John Crowder before?

YesNo

What are your strengths, weaknesses and/or spiritual gifts?

Are you prepared for long hours of travel, possibly with little sleep for the duration of the trip?

YesNo

If you have traveled internationally before, please tell us where:

I have read, understood and agree with the Application and accompanying information:*

We reserve the right to deny any application based on our appraisal of the applicant's qualifications/experience compared to those required for Sons of Thunder mission trips.

Matthew 18:15-17, If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that “every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Our aim is to follow biblical standards of discipline within the context of our ministry trips.

The goal of this policy is to clarify disciplinary procedures in order to avoid misunderstanding and provide clear guidelines for the safety and effectiveness of the team. We ask that you read the following procedures, sign the consent form and return it to us. In doing this, you agree to compliance with the decisions made by leadership; you agree to receive correction, public rebuke and/or removal as outlined in the procedures. If issues of sin or noncompliance with leadership surface, know with certainty that we will follow the steps below to bring resolution to the situation.

The reason for this policy is simple. The aim of these trips is to open regions up to the Gospel, and in doing so our team is responsible for demonstrating good character. If sin has taken root for too long, even loving correction from friends may not turn you aside. If this should happen, you will be asked to leave and if you choose not to leave, we will bring you before the ministry team and inform them that they must have nothing to do with you. In signing this consent policy, you agree to abide by the decisions of Sons of Thunder leadership and their collective wisdom in handling such matters.

We understand that it is difficult if not inappropriate for everyone to know the specifics of every possible scenario on a ministry trip, and that you must trust those in authority to seek the Lord in their decisions. By signing this policy, you agree to abide by their decisions totally. Please understand that we want only to work alongside each of you, yet we must also be realistic in laying out basic guidelines, so that the ministry trip is not ruined because of one person’s sin or noncompliance. Because of our experience with similar situations, we will endeavor to bring cohesion to the team to prevent chaos. We ask that you approach the ministry trip with a heart of honor knowing that compliance with the decisions of leadership are not optional but mandatory.

1- If you have a problem with anyone on the team, you should go to that person without approaching anyone else first. Try to bring resolution and understanding to the situation. If it is someone of the opposite sex, speak with them in a place where others are around but unable to hear. Very often, a perceived problem is only a misunderstanding that can be cleared up with communication and bringing it to someone’s attention.

2 - If you cannot reach resolution after talking with the other person, bring the issue to your team leader. The individuals involved are required to discuss the problem with the team leader, and the leader will determine whether someone is at fault and bring closure to the situation.

3 - If the team leader later finds that no closure has come following the meeting, he will confront the parties with the event coordinator. The team leader will inform him of the situation, to bring in another voice of reason and authority and arrive at closure.

4 - If the team leader and event coordinator have found the person to be in rebellion to correction, then they will inform the senior Sons of Thunder representative and he will bring final closure to the situation. All parties will be present and they will hear how the matter will be ended. At this time, options will be given for ending the situation, and it will end. Options may include returning home within 24 hours or be brought before the entire team. If the second option is chosen, the team will be instructed not to have anything to do with you for the rest of the trip. You will not be allowed to ride, sleep, eat or spend time with any team member.

5 - If you are involved in a sin that cannot be addressed in a timely manner – and which could adversely affect the team – the leadership reserves the right to go immediately to step 4 at their discretion.

6 - In signing this agreement, you agree to follow these procedures for discipline if you are directly involved. You also agree to follow the directions of leadership regarding other team members.

I agree to the above Discipline Policy*

Date Signed*

Date

Please note: Your application for participation on this mission trip cannot be processed unless the deposit amount is included with this form. Deposit can be made by credit card payment on the trip registration web page. Payment by checks can be made payable to:

Sons of Thunder
P.O. Box 40
Marylhurst, OR 97036

(We cannot receive foreign checks from a non-U.S. bank)

Also, please note on the memo section of the check both the name of the team member and the trip for which the deposit is designated for.

Payment Schedule Timeline:
An initial deposit is due with this application. This application must be submitted by the cutoff date in the amount necessary for the trip you want to take.

Your next (second) payment is due by the deadline listed for your trip. The final balance of your trip must be paid in order for you to participate. Prompt payments are mandatory to ensure your slot on the team. This final payment can also be made on the trip registration web page.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This is a non-refundable deposit. This is because deposits are used to forward fund in-country ground costs that are usually nonrefundable in developing nations. However, if you are not selected for a team, this deposit will be fully refunded. There is one exception – if you decide to cancel, you can transfer your deposit amount to another applicant who is accepted for the trip. This does not apply if we have already purchased any nontransferable travel tickets in your name.

If a team member cancels 30 days prior to the departure date or less, both the deposit and any other trip balance payments will be forfeited.

I understand and agree to the above cancellation and refund policy*

Tax Receipts - Sons of Thunder policy does not allow the issuing of tax receipts for mission trip payments to anyone.

WARNING: THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF POTENTIAL CLAIMS

In consideration of my acceptance by Sons of Thunder Ministries and Publications for participation on mission trip to Countries* dated Date* through Date* I make the representations and undertakings set out below:

I am 18 years of age or older or will have notarized parental consent form signed by both of my parents.

I am in good health and have received or will receive all vaccinations legally required for travel in the countries or areas to be visited on this trip.

I know that international travel involves danger and risk. I acknowledge that the dangers and risks include, but are not limited to, the hazards of travel by air, boat, raft, jeep, automobile, bus, taxi, bicycle and on foot; travel in foreign countries, in jungles, mountains, high altitudes, steep terrain; travel and/or attendance at meetings among possibly unfriendly persons; sickness or injury in areas where medical assistance may be primitive or inadequate, unavailable or not readily available, and/or where rapid evacuation is not available; or where there is exposure to crime, to civil unrest and to forces of nature or other dangers. I understand that the above and other possibilities are risks in ministry trip travel.

I know that Sons of Thunder Ministries and Publications does not accept any responsibility for injury, illness or loss suffered by me, and that all medical or personal expenses in connection with or made necessary by my illness or injury on this trip are my own responsibility. I know that Sons of Thunder Ministries and Publications does not have insurance policies related to this trip, other than secondary general liability travel insurance which I may be required to purchase.

I know that Sons of Thunder Ministries and Publications does not carry any insurance other than that stated above, and I acknowledge that Sons of Thunder has advised me that Sons of Thunder does not accept any responsibility for any injury, loss or damage not covered by the above-mentioned insurance. I further acknowledge that Sons of Thunder has recommended that I carry or obtain primary medical insurance to cover possible medical needs including evacuation occurring during this trip and that Sons of Thunder has recommended that I obtain travel insurance covering personal injury, trip delay, change or cancellation, loss of or damage to baggage, and other standard risk coverage for this trip.

I hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, or death, and damage to or loss of my personal property, and any delay, change or cancellation of travel arrangements, and any and all other damage or expenses I may suffer as a result of participation in this ministry trip or in activities related to it. I agree to be fully responsible for my actions. Should I become ill or injured or suffer other damage, I will pay all costs involved including costs of evacuation and medical care I might receive.

In consideration of my being permitted to participate as a Sons of Thunder Ministries and Publications team member on the above ministry/mission trip: (Please sign each paragraph)

I ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND HAZARDS FROM THIS ACTIVITY, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RISKS AND HAZARDS IDENTIFIED ABOVE.*

I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY SONS OF THUNDER, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COORDINATORS, FACILITATORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR RIGHTS OF ACTIONS, WHICH ARE RELATED TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR ARE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH I NOW HAVE OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY PERSON SO RELEASED, HELD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFIED, AND SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING CLAIMS RELATING TO ANY PERSONAL INJURY THAT I MAY SUFFER.*

I AGREE NOT TO MAKE A CLAIM, FILE SUIT OR DEMAND ANYTHING FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH OR LOSS THAT ARISES FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.*

I AGREE TO PAY THE COSTS AND/OR LEGAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TRIP LEADER(S), ORGANIZERS AND/OR PARTICIPANTS AS A RESULT OF ANY CLAIM OR SUIT FILED BY ME, OR FILED BY ANYONE ELSE AS A RESULT OF MY CONDUCT.*

I CONSENT AND AGREE TO PAY FOR ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT RENDERED TO ME BY ANYONE FOR ANY INJURY OR OTHER MEDICAL SITUATION DURING, OR RESULTING FROM, MY PARTICIPATION.*

I AUTHORIZE SONS OF THUNDER TO ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION, FOOD AND LODGING FOR ME ON THIS TRIP.*

I AGREE THAT THESE PROMISES, AGREEMENTS, ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK AND RELEASES BIND ME, MY FAMILY, ALL MINORS WITH ME OR WHOSE BEHALF I SIGN, AND MY HEIRS OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS.*

I AM AWARE THAT I AM GIVING UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS AND SIGN OF MY OWN FREE WILL.*

Are you a parent filling out this form for a minor child who will be traveling?

YesNo

FOR PARENTS OF MINOR CHILDREN PLANNING TO TRAVEL
Name of minor child:   First Name   Last Name
Date Signed:   Date
Emergency contact:   First Name   Last Name
Phone:   Area Code   Phone Number
Email:   Email

I HEREBY MAKE EACH OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, AUTHORIZATIONS, RELEASES, DISCHARGES, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS, INDEMNITIES AND OTHER AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILDREN, ACCOMPANYING ME OR PARTICIPATING ALONE ON THIS TRIP WHOSE NAME(S)APPEAR(S) BELOW, AND AGREE THAT THEY SHALL BE BINDING ON EACH MINOR CHILD, HIS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS:

For parents of minor children traveling only

Missions Application

Personal Information

Financial Snapshot

Home Church

Work and Education

Ministry Goals

Discipline Policy

Deposit Form

Liability Release Form