GO FORM 2023

2023 GO Form

Bay Area Community Church Short Term Missions
Dear Future Short Term Missionary:

Welcome to the GO Form for short term missions (STMs) at Bay Area Community Church!

This is your first step to partnering with Bay Area in 2023 to share the love of Jesus with people all over the world. Please set aside about 20 minutes to fill out this form. Through this document, we will get to know you and your team better, allowing your team leader to build a cohesive, well-organized team. Please answer honestly and fully.

Joining your team isn't only a multi-day trip - it is a months-long adventure! STMs start three to six months before your trip and end about three months after. Your team will meet 6-8 times prior to travel to prepare and will also meet to debrief your experience once you return home. Through these meetings, you'll get to know each other and build practical skills to serve together on the missions field.

What happens next?

This form has two parts - this first step collects information about your spiritual journey and missions experience, while the second step collects important travel information and a $50 STM registration fee. You can return to this page to access part two at any time:

Part One: scroll to the bottom of this page to begin!

Part Two: Create ManagedMissions profile (International Trip / Domestic Trip)

You must submit both parts to complete your application. Once we receive and review your submission, our team will reach out with any questions and connect you to your team leader.

Have questions?

If you have any questions or hesitations, please feel free to e-mail me at (alissa.brandon@bayareacc.org) - I'd would love to help! We're excited you want to "make passionate, maturing followers of Jesus from here to the nations" with us.

From here to the nations,

Alissa Brandon
Short Term Missions Coordinator

Click NEXT to begin!

Personal Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
Marital Status*

EngagedMarriedSingleOther

Significant Other

We have a couple of additional questions so we can get to know you better.
How does your wife/husband/fianc(e)é feel about you joining this short term missions team?
Would they consider participating in this missions trip with you? Why or why not?

Passport Information

In the final section of this GO Form, you will need to provide your passport information if you are traveling outside of the US. If you do not have a current US passport and have not started the process to get one, OR if your current passport will expire less than 6 months after your proposed trip dates, go to the following link to begin the process: http://travel.state.gov/passport/. For now, please tell us if you are traveling internationally or within the US, and whether or not you have a valid passport.

Additionally, adults traveling after May 3, 2023 will be required to have a REAL ID compliant drivers license. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information.
Where do you plan to travel?*

Within the US (Domestic)Outside the US (International)
Do you have a passport that expires at least 6 months after your travel dates?*

YesNo
Does your passport have at least two (2) blank visa pages?*

YesNoI do not have a passport

Age Confirmation
Will you be 18 years or older as of the first day of travel?*

YesNo

Background Check Authorization

Short Term Missions participants over 18 years of age must have a background check on file with Bay Area due to the possibility or likelihood of interacting with children. By checking "yes" below, you authorize Bay Area to complete a background check if you do not have a current one on file at the church. A current background check is required to travel on a Bay Area short term missions team.
YesNo

Student Application

You said you were under the age of 18, so we require some additional information from you.

Each of your parents or legal gaurdian(s) who is not traveling with you will be required to send a notarized letter giving permission for you to travel. Letters must be received no less than six (6) weeks prior to travel. Please ask your team leader or e-mail alissa.brandon@bayareacc.org for more information. You can either bring the letter to the church office, give it to your team leader, or send it to Bay Area Community Church 884 Chesterfield Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401 Attention: Short Term Missions.
What school do you currently attend?*
Are you an active participant in the student ministry at Bay Area (Annapolis or Odenton)?*

YesNo
Why or why not?*
If you are involved in student ministry at Bay Area, list the name(s) of your Community Group Leader(s) here.
Father or Legal Guardian

Please fill out the information of your father or legal guardian.
Full Name *
Home Address*
E-mail Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Does he/she approve of you going on this trip? (please explain)*
Mother or Legal Guardian

Please fill out the information of your mother or legal guardian.
Full Name*
Home Address*
E-mail Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Does he/she approve of your going on this trip? (please explain)*

Trip Information

Here we will collect information regarding your trip preference, prior experience, and expectations. For longer responses, we suggest writing them in a program like Microsoft Word where you can save your progress and refer back to it later.
Where do you wish to serve? (First Choice)*
* = previous missions experience required
Where do you wish to serve? (Second Choice)
This information will help match you to a trip if your first choice date is not available. (* = previous missions experience required.)
Why do you wish to serve on the team you selected?*
Please share any skills or gifts that may help your team.*
Some examples may be construction, teaching, foreign languages, music, etc. For the Men's Trip to Appalachia, please list any trades (e.g. electrical, HVAC, etc.) if applicable.
Have you served as a missionary before?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe your involvement. *
What are your expectations for this trip?*

Other Concerns

If you have any questions, concerns, reservations or medical conditions that may inhibit your participation, we want to be aware of them in order to find the best place for you to serve.
Is there anything else we should know that would potentially inhibit your participation on a short term mission trip?
This form is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for short term missions.

Additional Information
If there is anything else you would like to communicate regarding your application, please do so below:
Please understand that by signing these documents you will be submitting to a code of conduct that befits a Christian representing Christ and Bay Area Community Church. Behavior that is not respectful to the team leader, to authority, or to team members will result in termination of your participation of this missions trip and future trips.
Please sign your name below.

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Date *

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When you hit Submit, you will be redirected to part two of the GO Form, where we will ask for travel details and contact information. This is required for all participants.
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2023 GO Form

Background Check Authorization