2025 Participant Registration Form

During my mission trip and as a representative of Jesus Christ, my home country, and Thirst Missions, I will behave at all times in a manner that brings glory and honor to these institutions.

I will respect and follow the Thirst Missions trip leaders, my group leader, and his/her decisions. I am aware that my every word and action is being watched during the entire mission trip experience. Therefore, I agree to act and talk in a manner that glorifies the name of Jesus Christ. I want everything I do or say to draw people to Jesus.

I will be spiritually, physically, and mentally prepared for a mission trip that will stretch me and mold me in ways that I can only imagine. As a guest in the location I am visiting, I will respect and follow the traditions of the local people or nationals. 

I have come to learn from the people I am visiting. I will not criticize the culture, efficiency, work habits, food, and traditions which I come in contact with. I have come not to judge, but to learn, and to share about Jesus through my words, actions, and deeds.

I agree to have a servant attitude at all times. When I am doing a task or ministry I don’t particularly care for, I will try my best and be a witness in this activity.

I will use words that encourage and build up my team members and the nationals or locals at all times. This means I will refrain from gossip or words that bring dissention and take focus away from the goals of the trip.

I will have a positive attitude at all times. Every trip has its challenges and unforeseen circumstances. People could get sick, items lost, and plans changed. I realize that there are times I will need to adjust my expectations and plans and look at challenges as opportunities to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

I will work with all members of the team. I will refrain from pursuing romantic relationships during the trip. If my spouse or significant other is on the trip with me, I will make every effort to spend time with each person of the group and interact with all team members.

Mission trips with Thirst Missions are relationally and experientially based.  Therefore, during my mission trip, there will be extended times when I will need to leave my cell phone locked in my hotel room, lodging site, or given to my group leader to hang onto, so I can focus on ministry and relationships. There will also be times I will be asked to turn off my phone and put it away for a duration of time. Photos will be coordinated through my group leader to be shared during these times without cell phones.

I will limit the use of my cell phone and other electronic devices, including TVs in hotel rooms, during my mission trip.

I will refrain from posting to social media sites during my mission trip and save social media updates until after my trip.

For everyone traveling with family members, I realize that sleeping accommodations may not allow me to stay in the same room. Rooming assignments will be based on the best interest and rooming situation for the group as a whole.  

I realize that men will be in rooms with men and women with women. For those groups who have chosen to stay in a Hotel/Guest House, typically rooms will have 3-4 people per room. Since this is a mission trip and not a vacation, sharing of beds is likely unless upgrades for additional rooms are available and have been purchased prior to the trip.

I will attend all team meetings and fulfill the responsibilities I have agreed to before, during, and after the trip. If I am not able to attend a meeting I will be in contact with my group leader as to what I missed.

I will abstain from using, consuming, or possessing alcohol or marijuana at any point during the trip, even if I am of age and legally able to do so.

I will not steal, possess illegal drugs, or commit illegal acts while on the trip.

I will not talk negatively about my own country's politics or the host location's politics during the trip, which has a tendency to divide instead of bringing unity.

I will not attain, possess, or use firearms or weapons of any kind during my mission trip.

I will follow the travel, supply, clothing, financial, and medical guidelines set forth and explained to me prior to the trip. I am responsible for knowing and following everything in the participant handbook and explained at the team meetings.

Belize Only: I will follow all import and export laws. I will not attempt to bring any item or good into the host country or back into my country that is banned.

At the end of my mission trip I may bless Thirst Missions staff members with a cash tip or financial gift, if I feel they've earned this tip through hard work and service. All other physical or financial gifts I desire to give to people I've met on location need to be talked through and discussed with my group leader. 

If in the future I desire to return on a missions trip to visit any personal connections, staff members, or ministry locations from this missions trip, I must do so through Thirst Missions or receive their written permission to do so. This will enable the overall vision and plans for the ministry as agreed upon through Thirst Missions connections in each location to continue.

If I break any of the rules listed above, at the discretion of a Thirst Missions representative and in conjunction with my group leader, my missions trip can be terminated and I can be sent home at my own expense. I realize that to attend this trip and represent Jesus Christ on the mission field is a privilege and if I abuse that privilege this constitutes the right for my trip to end prematurely.

I understand that signing my initials in this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Policy Agreement.

Thirst Missions will do our best to meet the dietary needs of each participant.  We suggest packing some extra snacks or staple food items and bringing them along for participants who have a much more limited diet, to help supplement the meals provided.

Matthew 18:15-20 and 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 instruct us to live at peace and to resolve disputes in private or within the Christian Church.  I realize that the limited charitable resources of Thirst Missions should not have to be dissipated on litigation. Therefore, I expressly waive my right to file a lawsuit in any civil court or other secular setting against Thirst Missions, its representatives and entities, other organizations, and all individuals involved with this missions trip.

I hereby release all leaders and organizations involved with this missions trip from any and all legal liability. I hereby waive all my rights to any legal liability on the part of Thirst Missions or any other individuals or organizations involved, from which liability may result from sickness, injury, or death that may occur on or related to this trip. I fully realize that there are hazards, and I am fully assuming these risks, including but not limited to: hazardous traffic, poor roads, food, allergies, dangers resulting from military or political problems, storms or hurricanes, sickness, injury, and disease.

I specifically release Thirst Missions and its representatives from any claim of negligence or incompetence in their duties as leaders or otherwise on this missions trip. In the event that I attempt to make a claim in violation of my release and waiver as herein indicated, I hereby agree to, and shall pay, all legal fees and costs incurred by Thirst Missions and other individuals and organizations involved.

I hereby acknowledge that Thirst Missions representatives will be taking pictures and videos throughout the trip. I agree by signing this form to allow my image to be used by solely by Thirst Missions in promoting future mission trips. I may decline to have my image included by sending an email to info@thirstmissions.org or a written letter to Thirst Missions, stating that I decline to have my picture and video image included in future promotional materials.

In the event that it should become necessary, whether in an emergency or otherwise, Thirst Missions or my Group Leader will make an effort to contact my Emergency Contact and stay in contact with the Emergency Contact regarding significant medical or disciplinary decisions.  In doing so, I authorize Thirst Missions staff members on location to arrange for any and all treatment including but not limited to: x-ray examinations, anesthesia, dental, medical, surgical, and/or treatment and/or hospital care for said participant on behalf of participant; and in such event, said participant agrees to pay for all costs, charges, fees, and expenses and travel and/or emergency expenses incurred as a result of treatment.

The undersigned represents that the participant suffers from no disease or injury and has no other requirements for supervision, medication, or care other than those listed previously on this form. I assume the full responsibility for any and all medical bills and early evacuation/transportation costs incurred related to this missions trip that are not already covered or paid for.

I have read and am in full agreement with this release and waiver and policy agreement, and fully understand that I am waiving any rights I may have to litigate and sue. I accept full responsibility for visiting a doctor prior to the trip, all insurance, transportation to/from the missions destination, and all medical costs.

I agree to read and abide by all Thirst Missions rules as outlined in the Policy Agreement.

I understand that signing my initials in this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Medical and Liability Release.

Notarized Letter of Permission for Air Travel

(participants under 18 at date of travel)

We ask that travelers under the age of 18 and not traveling with both parents, to turn this notarized letter of consent in to their trip leader prior to the mission trip. Failure to do so will most likely result in being denied boarding of the intended flight or entry into the intended location or country. The original copy of this form must be provided at the airport or to an immigration agent upon request. 

*This is not a Thirst Missions requirement, but highly recommended as we have experienced a high volume of teams needing to show these forms when traveling by plane.

Download Notary Form Here

(participants under 18)

Notary Form

Passport Information

(6 Month Expiration Rule - Airline/Government Policy)

As a general rule, passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. That means if your passport has less than six months remaining until the expiration date, you should renew it right away.

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By signing your legal name in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.