Short Term Missions Trip Guidelines

For individuals seeking support for Short-Term Global Outreach/Missions Trips--

1. Criteria for Selection:
  • Applicant must be a member or regular attendee of Crossroads EFC for at least six months.
  • Applicant's life must demonstrate a spiritual maturity, an emotional stability and a physical ability appropriate for the trip.
  • Applicant must show a sincere interest in global outreach.
  • Applicant must have active participation and proven service in the life of Crossroads EFC. (Providing references from team leader, community group leader, youth leader would be appreciated).
  • Individuals will be eligible for GO team support on short-term trips for a maximum of two times over five years.
Clarification: Dive Student Ministry mission trips are not to be considered unless the GO team supported that individual. Students who may have gone on Dive mission trips would still be eligible for financial assistance from the GO Team up to two trips in a five-year period.

2. Applicant Responsibilities/Church Expectations
  • We expect you to seek prayer support from individuals within Crossroads. We suggest a Prayer Support Team consisting of a minimum of ten faithful people.
  • Apply for financial support if needed:
    • Crossroads support level may be up to one-third of the cost of the individual support need for the specific trip and not more than $1,500.
    • If Crossroads GO Team supports you financially, we ask that you do no solicit (i.e., a mass mailing) individuals within Crossroads for financial support. The only exception to this would be your family members and close friends.
    • Application needs to be submitted at least 90-days before your trip, to allow the GO team time to review it and interview you.
  • Besides completing an application for support, you will be required to meet with and be interviewed by the GO Team. This interview will allow you:
    • to share your testimony and your spiritual walk with Christ,
    • to explain your trip and your need for funding,
    • to answer any questions the GO Team may have
  • The Global Outreach (GO) Team will seek every avenue to mobilize prayer for you and your team prior to and while you are on your mission trip. We would appreciate receiving any communication you send to your prayer/support team before, during and after the trip-- and any after-trip report you send out to your supporters at the conclusion of the trip.