Jesus Christ Compass Ministries Application

Ministry Trip Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in participating in a ministry-sponsored trip through Jesus Christ Compass Ministries. We are excited about your desire to serve the Lord and grow in your faith through this opportunity.

Before completing your application, please carefully read the following instructions:

1. Prayerful Consideration – We ask that you spend time in prayer, seeking God’s guidance and confirmation about your role in this trip. Our heart is to equip those who are called to serve with humility, passion, and purpose.
2. Complete the Application in Full – Please ensure every section is filled out completely and honestly. Incomplete applications may delay the selection process.
3. Reference Requirement – You will be asked to provide one spiritual reference (pastor, ministry leader, or mentor) who can speak to your character and spiritual maturity.
4. Application Review – Once submitted, your application will be prayerfully reviewed by our ministry team. We may reach out for a follow-up conversation to further discuss your involvement.
5. Support and Fundraising – If selected, you will receive support-raising materials, a personal fund-raising webpage, and training to help you share your vision and raise funds in a way that honors Christ and builds your faith.
6. Important Deadlines – Be sure to submit your application by the date listed on the website. Late submissions may not be considered.
7. Final Review and Submission – After completing your application, you will have the opportunity to print it before submission. This allows you to keep a hard copy or save it as a PDF for your records. Please do not forget to hit "Submit" after printing or saving the application, as your application will not be received until it is submitted.

If you have any questions or need assistance as you go through the application, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to support and encourage you as you step out in obedience to God’s calling.

May the Lord bless you as you prepare to serve.

In Christ,

Chaplain Andy Foreman, CEO

APPLICATION INFORMATION

1. All applicants must be 18 years old at the time of travel to for sponsored trips.
2. Applicants must submit this completed application to be processed and accepted.
3.  Participants are asked to follow the guidelines outlined in the team agreement, if applicable.
4.  Sponsored trips can be rewarding and life‐changing; however, they can so be stressful. Please consider factors in your personal life at this time that may distract and prohibit you from fully committing to the mission of the trip and adapting to unusual conditions.
5. Once accepted, applicants are expected to attend all meetings, to include language and culture training classes.
6. All costs are the team member’s responsibility and due according to trip due dates.
7. Payment schedule will be established based on the timeline for the trip. Jesus Christ Compass Ministries will provide applicant with dates
8. If you are unable to participate in your trip for any reason, Jesus Christ Compass Ministries must receive cancellation notice as soon as possible. You may be responsible for all trip costs. Refunds will be as follows:
9. 100% refund 160 days prior to departure
   • 50% refund within 159-120 days prior to departure
   • No refunds after 119 days prior to departure
   • Cancellation fee of $200 will be assessed to cover flight cancellation
10. If you have physical limitations, please annotate your limitations. Some activities may be prohibitive for certain physical conditions.
11. Applicants will be given information regarding passports and vaccination recommendations from the Department of Health. Passport and vaccination costs are not included in the trip costs and are the responsibility of the team member. Team members assume the responsibility and liability for their personal health decisions.
12. If you do not have a passport, please apply as soon as you are accepted for the sponsored trip.
13. Jesus Christ Compass Ministries will provide information to obtain a visa. Please apply as soon as you are accepted for the missions.
14. Applicants will be required to pay for travel insurance at $4 per day. Jesus Christ Compass Ministries will secure the insurance.

AGREEMENT
As a member of our team, I agree to:

1. Remember that I am representing Jesus Christ. I will model Jesus in my behavior and attitude.
2. Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of my hosts nation and missionaries. I will be mindful of cultural differences and norms and be a good guest.
3. Remember that I have come to learn, as well as teach. I’ll resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how we do things.” I’ll be open to learning about other people’s culture and ideas.
4. I will be respectful of the host’s view of worship recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughout the world and that part of the purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
5. I will develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all ministry partners/nationals and my teammates.
6. I will respect ministry leadership and my team leader and his/her decisions, if part of a team.
7. I will refrain from gossip and talking badly about others.
8. I will refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. Instead of complaining, I’ll be creative and supportive. I know that I can talk with the ministry leadership if I have any concerns.
9. I will attend all meetings before the trip, during the trip, and the follow-up meetings.
10. I will make every effort to interact with all the members of the team.
11. I will refrain from any activity that could be construed as romantic interest in a local national or teammate.
12. I will abstain from alcohol use leading to unbiblical drunkenness. I know that if found drunk, I will be sent home. (We strongly recommend abstaining from the use of alcohol).
13. I will refrain from teaching or the practice of any belief that would be contrary to the Word of God.
14. I understand that I can be sent home if I do not adhere to this agreement and that if my Team Leader recommends it is in my best interest or that of the team. I understand that Jesus Christ Compass Ministries Inc. and partner organization are the determining agencies to send me home. I acknowledge that the cost to change tickets and all other arrangements will be at my expense.

Outline mission trips taken. Include how long you were on each trip, where you went, what impact each trip had on your life: (if you had more than 2 trips, please only include the 2 most recent trips).

Please provide one spiritual reference (pastor, ministry leader, or mentor) who can speak to your character and spiritual maturity.

I understand that I am responsible for all medical expenses arising from this trip, before, during, and after. The information below is needed in case you are unable to provide this to medical professionals. We will not share this information with anyone other than medical professionals.

My permission is granted for Jesus Christ Compass Ministries Inc. and/or its partner oganizaitons to videotape or photograph me during events and normal activities. I understand these photos may be used as promotional materials.

Secondary Contact (if you have one)

Trinity

God is one being, existing eternally as a unity of three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each person is fully, equally, eternally God, possessing the very same nature and attributes. In God’s great work of salvation each member of the Trinity accomplishes distinct aspects of God’s eternal plan to save sinners, who are spiritually dead, through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 1:1-5)

God, the Father

There is only one living and true God. He is the eternal, infinite, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise Creator and supreme ruler of heaven and earth. He is loving, righteous, just, and merciful. In perfect love, He is concerned in our affairs and hears and answers prayer. Because He loves us, He sent Jesus Christ, His Son, to save all from sin and death. He is worthy of our worship, love, and trust. (John 3:16-18)

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son, who is fully God and fully man. He was with God the Father in the beginning of all creation and is eternal. That He was born of a virgin birth and was sinless. Because He was sinless, He was the perfect sacrifice for our sins, which He took on Himself on the cross. We believe that He died in our place for our sin, that He rose again, and that He ascended into heaven. We believe His promise that He will return with power and glory. Through our faith in Him, He completed everything necessary for us to be saved from our sins and return to our Heavenly Father. (John 14:6)

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Trinity and also fully God, the Spirit was sent by the Father to reveal and glorify Jesus Christ. He is the comforter, brings scripture to our minds, teaches, and strengthens us until the return of Jesus in all His glory. He is active in turning the hearts of those who do not yet know Christ to place their trust in Him. He is continually with a believer in Jesus as a constant companion. He helps shape the life of the believer to produce the “Fruit of the Spirit” as described in Galatians 5:22-23 and gives spiritual gifts for the benefit of the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit enables a believer in Jesus to lovingly and boldly share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (John 14:26)

The Bible

The Bible is the absolute inspired Word of God, which consists of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament written by human authors inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is complete, final, and the absolute authority and standard against which all Christian belief and all behavior is measured. It is given to us so that we might know and enjoy God and walk in His ways. It shows us the path to life and makes clear the path of sin and death. (2 Timothy 3:15-17)

Salvation

Every human being is born in rebellion against God. The Bible calls this “sin” and the result of our rebellion is that we are spiritually “dead” and separated from God. We are powerless of earning our salvation and require God’s love and mercy. Through this great love, God sent Jesus Christ, as the perfect sacrifice for our rebellion. Through His death, burial, and resurrection, we can experience new birth and eternal life. There are no works which can possibly earn our redemption. It is a gift of grace through faith in Christ. He alone is our hope, our Savior, and our Lord. In Him alone can salvation be found. (Romans 6:23)

The Family

Marriage and the family were instituted by God with our first parents, Adam and Eve. That marriage is between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. (Genesis 2:24)

I, the undersigned, acknowledge that participating in sponsored trip to involve certain additional cost an expense that may not be covered by the trip package. I understand that any cost outside the mission trip package in at my expense and will not expect Jesus Christ Compass Ministries or its partners to cover those additional expenses.

Jesus Christ Compass Ministries will provide a detailed list of what is included in the cost for the trip. All expenses not explicitly defined are at the expense of the participant. This can include but not limited to vaccines, visas, passports fees, meals not listed, travel insurance, medical expenses, souvenirs, snacks, additional beverages, taxis, uber, public transportation, shopping, gifts, transportation due to missed departure times of the team, cellphone roving cost, SIM cards.

RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY

I, the undersigned, acknowledge that participating in this sponsored trip involves certain risks and that injury, death or other harm (including damage to property) could occur to me (“Injuries”). By participating in the mission trip, I hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of Injuries, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I, on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators, hereby RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESSAND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY Jesus Christ Compass Ministries Inc., its partners, and its staff, volunteer leaders, members, employees, council member, ministry and Church Leadership from and against any and all liability, claims, damages, causes of action, loss, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney fees) for Injuries arising out of or connected with the mission trip, including traveling to and from the location(s) of the mission trip.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

I, the undersigned applicant (or parent/legal guardian if under 18), hereby give permission to Jesus Christ Compass Ministries, its staff, leaders, volunteers, or any designated representatives, to seek and authorize emergency medical treatment on my behalf (or on behalf of my child) in the event of an illness, injury, or medical emergency that occurs during participation in any ministry-sponsored activity, event, or trip.

In these circumstances, I hereby request and authorize any duly licenses physicians, dentists and staff, or other licensed technicians or nurses, to perform any diagnostic procedures, treatment procedures, operative procedures and x-ray treatment as may be necessary, including but not limited to medical transport, hospital tests, injections, anesthesia, surgery and administration of prescription drugs.

I understand that every effort will be made to contact the emergency contact listed on this application prior to any medical treatment. However, if I (or my child) am/is in need of urgent care and I/we cannot be reached, I authorize the attending medical personnel and the ministry representatives to secure and administer such treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, medication, or other procedures deemed necessary by qualified medical professionals.

I agree to the release of any records necessary for treatment, referral, billing, or insurance purposes from any medical contacts provided by. I agree to assume full financial responsibility for any and all medical services rendered, and I release Jesus Christ Compass Ministries, its leaders, staff, and volunteers from any liability in connection with any such medical treatment.