Mission Trip Application

Interested in taking a mission trip with First Baptist Church Durham? This form helps us collect relevant information so our missions team can connect you to opportunities to serve.

Note: Completing this application begins the conversation regarding potential trips, it does not guarantee placement on a particular team.

Your name *

Email address *

Birthdate *

Gender *

Male

Female

For which trip(s) are you applying? *

Taichung, Taiwan (July 11-19)

Central Asia (Late September, TBD)

Taichung, Taiwan (October 9-18)

General Application

Why are you interested in this missions opportunity? *

Let us know why you are interested in participating in the trip(s) you selected.
Note: If submitting a general application, please share your general interest in taking a short-term trip.

Describe your relationship with Christ *

Please share with us about personal devotions, spiritual disciplines, and anything else that may be helpful.

How are you currently serving in the church? *

Please share ways that you are already serving in the church and using your spiritual gifts. Feel free to include serving teams, Community Groups, etc.

What skills and/or spiritual gifts do you hope to use and/or develop on this trip? *

What are some ways you hope to grow as a disciple as a result of this experience? *

Have you served on a mission trip before? If so, please explain.

Briefly share the location, purpose of the trip, and what activities you were involved in (along with anything else you think may be helpful).

Do you have any medical conditions that may affect your time of service or ability to travel?

Please note: Medical conditions are not immediately disqualifying; this information helps us pair you with the best opportunities and to care for you should something arise on the field. Please include anything that would affect your mobility, that may require special circumstances or accommodation, or otherwise would be helpful for a team leader to know to best care for you.

Prayer and financial support. Are you willing to send out support letters, work with team members to raise funds, and commit to pray for this trip? Do you have questions or reservations about raising support? *

While our trips are supported by the Great Commission Fund, our prayerful expectation is that God will provide the necessary funds through individuals contributing to their own trip, letters sent to family and friends, and through the church's generosity.

I consent to a background check. *

We require a background check for all trip participants. Please indicate your willingness to undergo a background check (the same check required of our Children's Ministry volunteers).

Agree

Decline

Understanding Next Steps *

We're not always able to accommodate all applicants on a trip due to space constraints, dynamics related to team composition and necessary skills/experience, and other factors related to the trip. This application is the first step in expressing interest; our missions team and team leader will follow up to cement the team composition.

Even if a particular opportunity is space-limited or isn't the best fit for you, we're eager to continue the conversation about future opportunities.

Please check the box indicating agreement with the following: "I understand that this application does not guarantee placement on a team, but is the first stop in expressing interest in serving on a mission trip, and that my information will be forwarded to the missions team and/or the team leader for consideration.

Agree

Decline

References

Please list the names and email addresses of two people (not family members) who can speak to your current spiritual walk.

Reference 1 *

Format: First Last name, email@domain.com

Reference 2 *

Format: First Last name, email@domain.com

Thank you!

Click "Submit" below to send your application to our Missions Team. You will receive an email confirming your submission and next steps.