Team Preparations
What happens between being accepted on a team and getting on an airplane? A lot! Our teams meet together two to four times a month leading up to their departure, getting to know each other and preparing for the ministry that they will be doing once they are in-country. In addition to those meetings, all teams have a team retreat, helping to solidify team relationships and spend some extended time preparing together. Here a just a few of the things that our teams work on during their months of training:
- Gathering documents, filling out forms, and making passport appointments
- Getting any required vaccinations
- Applying for travel visas for certain countries
- Going on extended hikes together to build up stamina
- Learning how to effectively share their story
- Learning teaching materials for English Camp
- Practicing how to assemble the solar powered Jesus Film equipment
- Preparing curriculum & learning the steps of a camp dance!
- Learning about cultural norms, customs, appropriate dress and behaviors
- Planning activities and gathering needed supplies
- Learning how to pack effectively
- Raising support
- Getting to know each other through games, testimonies, sharing meals and spending time together