When: May 21-July 22, 2011
Base Camp: May 21-24, 2011
How Much: TBD
Application Deadline: January 31, 2011
Questions: Email the trip coordinator: Chassidy Rogers chassidy@igoglobal.org
While in South Asia, you will be plugging into the strategy of the workers that live there. Your main task will be to lay the groundwork for a new strategic work in this location. You will be teaching or assisting in teaching English 20 hours a week at a school owned by a native. The majority of your time will be spent sharing the Gospel and your life with those around you in word and deed. This includes building relationships and hanging out with native peers your age, sharing Bible stories, and functioning as the Body among them during your time in the city.
Will the students have health insurance? Yes. We purchase traveler’s insurance for every student through Adams and Associates. This is included as part of the trip cost. Adams is one of the leading companies in travel insurance.
What is the strategy / purpose of this trip? We will be partnering with International Mission Board missionaries. We adopt the purpose and strategy of the missionaries and do our best to serve them. This trip will consist mostly of prayerwalking and relational evangelism.
Will there be adult supervision? Absolutely. Each XJ trip has a team leader, and they also will be working closely with the missionaries in their city.
What does the trip cost cover? Everything but souvenirs. The cost covers travel, food, lodging, training…everything.
What if I can’t afford it? We do not expect anyone to pay for this trip out of pocket. We will equip everyone who is accepted onto the team with a comprehensive fundraising packet. Students who follow all the steps in that packet should be able to raise the full trip cost and then some.
Is this trip safe? Ultimately, we cannot guarantee anyone’s physical safety. God Himself does not promise us. However, we are constantly monitoring the political situation and talking to the missionaries who live in country about the status and atmosphere of the surrounding area.
How big are these teams? Our XJ teams generally have from 4-6 students per location.
If you have any other questions that are not answered on the website, e-mail one of your trip coordinators: Kent Jones at kent@igoglobal.org or Chassidy Rogers at chassidy@igoglobal.org.
