• Pray in all things. Luke 18:1, John 15:5
• Respect the vision and heart of the FRM missionaries and employees.
• Develop and maintain a servant’s attitude toward all nationals and my teammates. Philippians 2:2-4
• Respect my team leader(s) and his or her decisions. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
• Not leave my assigned area of ministry or separate myself from my assigned group without first obtaining permission from the team or group leader(s) assigned to me. Proverbs 8:33
• Refrain from gossip. I may be surprised at how much each person will blossom when freed from the concern that others may be passing judgment. Romans 12:4-6
• Not curse or swear. I will let my words be edifying to my team members, local missionaries, and the people we are serving. Ephesians 5:29
• Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. I will try to be creative and supportive. Ecclesiastes 5:2
• Respect the work that is going on in the country with the particular church(s) or person(s) with whom we are working. I realize that our team is here for just a short while, but that the local church is here for the long term. I will respect their knowledge, insights, and instructions. Ephesians 5:21
• Refrain from negative political comments or hostile discussions concerning our host country’s politics. Romans 13
• Not be exclusive in my relationships. If my fiancé or spouse is on the trip, we will make every effort to interact with all members of the team, and not just one another. I will not show any public displays of affection even if we are married or engaged. 1 Timothy 4:12
• Refrain from any activity that could be construed as a romantic interest toward a national or teammate. I realize certain activities that seem innocent in my own culture may seem inappropriate in others. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
• Abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco, or any un-Christ like behavior while on the trip. Galatians 5:16-26
• Eat all my food. I will swallow any and all food given to me without a disgusted or displeased look on my face. Proverbs 6:16-17
• I agree to not burp or pass gas in public. This is highly offensive in many cultures.
• Dress appropriately according to customs of the country. 1 Corinthians 12:23