Mission Trip Application

Is God calling you to GO?

Click here for information about our upcoming mission trips

Please complete the application below if interested in serving on one of our upcoming mission trip teams. If you are unable to complete the application all at one time, please scroll to the bottom and click "Save and Continue Later." A link will appear that you can return to and complete the application at a later time.

Applications are due by March 6, 2022.

If you are a previous team member, please click here to complete the trip application

Mission Trip Application

**Note***All information in this application will be kept confidential and disclosed only to those who need to know in order to fulfill their responsibilities at Lynn Haven United Methodist Church

Name*
First Middle Last
Which Mission Trip(s) are you interested in?
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Birth Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Nickname
Do you have a valid passport?*
- Yes
- No
Passport #:
Passport Expiration Date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
SPIRITUAL INFORMATION
Is Lynn Haven United Methodist your home church?*
- Yes
- No
How often do you attend LHUMC services/events?*
Are you a member of LHUMC?*
- Yes
- No
If not, are you a member of another church? Provide name of church and pastor's name.
What church ministries are you involved in?*
Do you know your spiritual gifts? If yes, what are they? If no, what do you think they are?*
List three people within LHUMC (pastors and/or lay leaders) who could give you a reference. Include phone numbers for each.*
List one person who knows you and where you are on spiritual walk (name and phone #):
Please describe how and when you came to know the Lord:*
Have you ever served on a mission trip, or had any cross-cultural experience? If yes, where and when? Explain.*
Please explain briefly why you want to participate in this trip?*
WORK EXPERIENCE/TALENTS
Please list any specific talents that you have. (drama, singing, instruments, puppets, construction, medical, teaching, etc.)*
Are you employed?*
- Yes, full-time
- Yes, part-time
- No
Employer Name:
Length of employment at current organization:
Do you speak any foreign languages fluently?*
- Yes
- No
Language(s) spoken:
What do you see as your strongest character quality and why?*
What do you see as your weakest character quality and why?*
HEALTH INFORMATION
Select any health conditions you currently have or have previously experienced. Use CTRL button to select multiple responses, if needed.
Do you have any condition which might affect your ability to fully function on this trip (i.e., fear of flying, depression, anxiety, sleeping disorders)?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, Explain:
Do you have any chronic illnesses or allergies?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, Explain:
Are you presently under medication prescribed by a doctor?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, Explain:
List any conditions not selected above and list all medications you currently take:
Does your health insurance cover you overseas?*
- Yes
- No
How would you describe your health and fitness?*
Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?*
- Yes
- No
Have you received all other standard US vaccinations?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have any personal objections to obtaining required vaccinations for this trip? If yes, explain.*
PERSONAL INFORMATION
What are your personal expectations for this trip?*
How does your family feel about you going on this trip?*
Have you ever been convicted of committing a crime?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, Explain:
If you are applying for a trip that includes ministry to children, you may be required to have a background check. Will you agree to a check?*
- Yes
- No
What are the most significant events that have occurred in your life in the past two years?*
AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE
Lynn Haven United Methodist Church requires compliance with rules and regulations, including the rules concerning conduct, dress and Christian lifestyle. These will be explained in the Team Covenant, which will be provided to accepted team members. The goal of this team is not to be perfect but to exemplify the kind of unity and servant hood found in Philippians 2:1-7 as well as grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. I agree to submit to the team leadership and abide by specific team expectations (i.e.: attending all team meetings, participating in team and individual fundraising, etc.) based on our role as servants of Christ and the cultural sensitivities of the host country. I understand that failure to conduct myself in an appropriate manner could result in my dismissal from the team, requiring me (or parents if under 18) to purchase airfare back to the US at my own expense. I understand that if accepted for this trip, I will participate voluntarily; I am completely responsible for my own health, safety and conduct while on this trip. I will not hold Lynn Haven UMC (LHUMC), its employees or the leaders of this trip responsible for any accident, injury, illness or loss of any kind which might result directly or indirectly from my participation in said trip, and hereby release and indemnify LHUMC, its employees and the leaders of this trip from any such accident, injury, illness or loss. I understand that my signing below indicates my understanding and agreement with the information in this application. I affirm that all the information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and I give permission for LHUMC mission staff or representatives to verify the information I have given and contact the people I listed as references. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon approval of your application.
Consent
I agree to the expectations as outlined above.
Digital Signature of Applicant (Signature of Parent/Guardian if Applicant is Under age 18)*
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Parental Permission Form for Team Members under 18 Years of Age
Name of Parent/Guardian Completing Form
First Last
In case of accident, illness, or injury, I hereby give my permission for medical attention to be given to:
Required Agreements
- I will not hold LHUMC, its employees or the leaders of this trip responsible for any accident, injury, illness or loss of any kind which might result directly or indirectly from participation in said trip and hereby release and indemnify LHUMC its employees and the leaders of this from any such accident, injury, illness or loss
- I hereby request the leaders of this trip to carry out any discipline deemed necessary for my child. I also agree, if necessary, to pay the cost of my child’s being sent home as a result of disciplinary action.
Digital Signature of Youth Team Member
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Digital Signature of Parent/Guardian of Youth Team Member
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Mission Trip Application

Mission Trip Application

SPIRITUAL INFORMATION

WORK EXPERIENCE/TALENTS

HEALTH INFORMATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

AGREEMENT/SIGNATURE

Parental Permission Form for Team Members under 18 Years of Age