Trip Timeline

Nov 2nd, 2009 by Anji

· Pray about your potential trip. You may want to talk with your pastor, youth leader or mentor.

· Fill out a Let’s Get Acquainted form, which will be sent to you by CFCI personnel.

· After you have received notice that your form has been reviewed, fill out a Short-Term Application form and ask two people to write reference letters for you.

· You may be called by CFCI for a brief interview.

· Once all your materials are in, CFCI will begin contacting our ministries to see where you might serve during the time you have available.

· You will be contacted when the decision to accept your application has been made. If accepted, a $50 application fee should be sent to CFCI.

· CFCI will send a packet of information to help prepare you for your trip.

· You should begin the process of raising support and assembling a prayer team.

· Write a draft of your support letter and send your draft to CFCI for review. After your letter has been approved, send out your letters to friends, family and churches.

· If you do not already have a current passport, begin the process of getting or updating your passport.

· If you will be taking language courses, begin applying directly to the school. CFCI will provide information on schools.

· Make travel arrangements and send your itinerary to CFCI so that transportation and housing arrangements can be made for you.

· Apply for international short-term medical insurance. CFCI can also assist you in finding an insurance provider.

· Sign the Waiver and Insurance Verification sheets and send them to CFCI.

· CFCI will send your monthly support directly to the field. Your housing and other expenses will be paid from this amount.

· When you arrive at the CFCI base, you may be assigned a mentor missionary who will give a brief orientation to CFCI ministry, the country, and local customs and will help you learn your way around.

Timeline
· Pray about your potential trip. You may want to talk with your pastor, youth leader, or mentor.
· Fill out a Let’s Get Acquainted form.
· After you have received notice that your form has been reviewed, fill out a Short-Term Application form and ask two people to write reference letters for you.
· You may be called by CFCI for a brief interview.
· Once all your materials are in, CFCI will begin contacting our ministries to see where you might serve during the time you have available.
· You will be contacted when the decision to accept your application has been made. If accepted, a $50 application fee should be sent to CFCI.
· CFCI will send a packet of information to help prepare you for your trip.
· You should begin the process of raising support and assembling a prayer team.
· Write a draft of your support letter and send your draft to CFCI for review. After your letter has been approved, send out your letters to friends, family, and churches.
· If you do not already have a current passport, begin the process of getting or updating your passport.
· If you will be taking language courses, begin applying directly to the school. CFCI will provide information on schools.
· Make travel arrangements and send your itinerary to CFCI so that transportation and housing arrangements can be made for you.
· Apply for international short-term medical insurance. CFCI can also assist you in finding an insurance provider.
· Sign the Waiver and Insurance Verification sheets and send them to CFCI.
· CFCI will send your monthly support directly to the field. Your housing and other expenses will be paid from this amount.
· When you arrive at the CFCI base, you may be assigned a mentor missionary who will give a brief orientation to CFCI ministry, the country, and local customs and will help you learn your way around.

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