Ministry Trip Application

I hereby declare the following:
• I am 18 years of age or older. (If not yet 18, both youth and parents must sign)
• I am in good health and I understand that Family of Faith Community Church strongly encourages that I receive all vaccinations recommended by my country or state health department for travel in the countries or areas to be visited on this trip.
• I acknowledge 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/or other possibilities are risks in ministry/missions travel.
• I acknowledge that Family of Faith Community Church, pastors, elders, leadership, or members do 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 acknowledge that Family of Faith Community Church does not carry any insurance on my behalf, and I acknowledge that Family of Faith Community Church has requested that I carry or obtain primary medical insurance and that I am required to obtain traveler's insurance to cover possible additional medical needs, especially related to previously existing medical conditions.
• 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/mission 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.
• I accept and assume all risks and hazards from this activity, both known and unknown, including but not limited to the risks and hazards previously indicated.
• I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Family of Faith Community Church, its directors, officers, agents, 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 of 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 from 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 Family of Faith Community Church to arrange transportation where it applies, food, and lodging for me on this trip. Unless previous arrangements have been made by my team leader(s), I acknowledge that I am responsible for securing my own air transportation to and from this trip.
• I agree that these promises, agreements, assumptions of risk and releases bind me, my family, all minors with me or on whose behalf I sign, and my heirs or legal representatives and assigns.

 

By signing below, I have fully read, understand, and adhere to the above agreement.

I hereby agree to follow the discipline procedures listed on this form if directly involved in conflict. As a Ministry Team Member, I also agree to follow the directions and decisions made by Family of Faith Community Church leading regarding other Ministry Team Members.

“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” - Matthew 18:15-17

It is the intent of Family of Faith Community Church to follow the biblical patterns of discipline within the confines of all international ministry trips. Family of Faith Community Church ministry trips are attempting to open up countries to renewal and revival, often attracting spiritual warfare. 1 John 2:1 - “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.” The goal of Family of Faith Community Church is to create a safe, healthy environment, in order to minister to the people of the country visited.

We recognize that Ministry Team Members must be in correct relationship with God and with others, in order to ensure completion of mission objectives. The consequences of one’s sin or disobedience have the potential to bring confusion and destruction to any ministry trip. We desire to come alongside each Ministry Team Member in loving correction only when necessary. All compliance with any disciplinary action by Family of Faith Community Church is greatly appreciated.

The following are procedures that will be followed by Family of Faith Community Church leadership, if any disciplinary action is necessary. To avoid any misunderstanding, please read the outlined procedures below, sign the consent form, and submit it to Family of Faith Community Church. By consenting to the following, you agree to receive correction, public rebuke and/or removal, if decided necessary by Family of Faith Community Church leadership. If issues of sin or disobedience come to light, rest assured, the steps below will be followed to bring resolution to the situation.

1. If you have a problem with any individual, you are to lovingly approach that person first, without going to any other Ministry Team Member. Attempt to bring understanding and resolution to the conflict. If it is with someone of the opposite sex, please talk with him or her in a place where others are present, but cannot hear your conversation. Many times what you may consider a problem is simply a misunderstanding and bringing it to their attention often brings resolution.

2. If you find no resolution after you have conversed with the individual, the individuals involved are required to discuss the problem with a Ministry Team Leader. The Ministry Team Leader should be able to determine what the problem is, who is at fault, and bring closure to the situation.

3. If the Ministry Team Leader discovers that there has been no closure to the situation, there will be another meeting with the parties involved, the Ministry Team Leader, and the Trip Coordinator in order to bring closure to the difficult situation.

4. If the Ministry Team Leader and Trip Coordinator find any individual to be in rebellion to correction, a senior Family of Faith Community Church representative will be informed. A senior Family of Faith Community Church representative will bring definite closure to the situation, in which all parties will be present to hear the final conclusion of the matter. Possible conclusions may include an individual returning home within 24 hours or being brought before the whole Ministry Team for public correction. If absolutely necessary, the Ministry Team will be informed not to have any personal contact with the individual throughout the remainder of the trip. The individual will not be permitted to eat, sleep, or travel with any Ministry Team Member.

5. If any individual is involved in any sin that cannot, at the discretion of leadership, be taken care of in a timely manner or would affect the team in an adverse way, leadership reserves the right to put procedure (4) into action immediately.

 

By signing below, I have fully read, understand, and adhere to the above statement.

I hereby agree to the media release policy stated below and will abide by the terms as stated.

Family of Faith Community Church often takes photographs and video footage on ministry trips using them in Family of Faith Community Church advertising, promotional materials, web page, and publications. In signing below, you fully authorize Family of Faith Community Church to use video or photographs taken of you in any or all of the above mentioned materials.

In addition, you agree to use the photographs you take on this mission trip for your own personal use. Photographs are not to be used for any publication, website, advertisement or any other means without the permission of Family of Faith Community Church. The exception to this is that the undersigned may use the photographs for showing to their personal church group and/or affiliation. Family of Faith Community Church reserves the right to limit the amount of photos being taken if it is deemed disruptive or conflicting.

 

 By signing below, I have fully read, understand, and adhere to the above statement.

If you are not selected for a team, your deposit will be refunded in full. After your application has been processed, you may cancel up to the early bird deadline in order to receive a $150 refund of this deposit or you can move the total deposit to another trip date within 6 months of your scheduled trip for a $50 transfer fee. If for any reason, a team member cancels after the early bird deadline; the full deposit will be forfeited. Final payment must be received by the early bird deadline in order to avoid the $200 increased price. In addition, you will not be refunded monies that Family of Faith Community Church has paid out on your behalf to secure hotel, bus, and food service reservations. As for your airfare that you acquire yourself, it is often the case that the ticket can be reused in the future plus a change fee ($300+). Also, you will forfeit your deposit. Any amount over and above the deposit, late cancellation fee, and reservations that are not donations will be refunded to you by check.

Please note deposit’s paid by someone other than you will not be refunded. Their payment is considered a donation.

 

By signing below, I have fully read, understand, and adhere to the above statement.

If you choose to cancel because of the uncertainty of COVID-19, Family of Faith Community Church's cancellation policy still applies. If you cancel because you have COVID-19 and can not recover before the trip, Faith Community Church will refund any money you have personally paid minus any expenses that have already been paid on your behalf. You may also transfer to another upcoming trip. We may ask for medical documentation of COVID-19 results.

 

By signing below, I have fully read, understand, and adhere to the above statement.

To be accepted, a pastoral and personal reference must be provided.
**Please note, if you are a Senior Pastor or Senior Leader no reference is needed**
Reference forms will be provided to you separate from this application.