Short-Term Missions
Why are we doing Short-Term Trips?
Our goal at GGBC is to pour ourselves out for the sake of the lost, the poor, and be an active part in furthering God’s Kingdom. Our goal for Short-Term Missions at GGBC is two-fold: strengthen the church in “reached” contexts (where there is at least some presence of the church) and establish the church in “unreached” contexts (where there is no existing church).
Short-term trips are the primary means to achieve these goals. We are currently active in the strengthening aspect of the church in a “reached” context. Our future goals will include being an active part in the “unreached” context.
Short-term trips are strategically designed to serve the church by identifying and equipping GGBC leaders to lead GGBC members and partner with collaborating field partners. We want to:
- Engage the lost in partnership with field partners
- Empower the poor through ministry alongside the local church (ex. Build wells, provide education opportunities.)
- Equip the church primarily through biblical training and teaching
Our prayer is as our church family goes to serve the church on short-term trips God will use the exposure of different contexts to prompt many to serve in longer capacities.
It is easy to join a Short-term trip. Below is a list of the 2012 GGBC sponsored trips both locally, nationally and internationally. If you are interested in a trip, click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of the page to begin the registration process. In order to apply for a Short-Term Trip an individual must be a Christ-follower; Member of the Church at GGBC or meet requirements of the GGBC Mission Pastor or Lead Pastor; Demonstrate an understanding of the Gospel and the biblical mandate for global missions; And have an expressed agreement with GGBC’s Vision, Mission, and Statement of Beliefs.
Please contact Lance Logue for more information on joining any of these teams.
The trip costs below are a current estimate. Due to changes in airline prices, we reserve the right to adjust the cost of the trip upon securing reservations.
2012 East Africa Details:
The Basics:
Dates:
Team 1 – July 19 – August 2
Team 2 – August 11 – August 24
Cost: $3,500.00 per participant.
Includes flights, fees, meals, lodging, ground transportation and insurance. Does not include passport fee, meals in route (airport), and personal spending money or required immunizations.
What: We will be working with local partners in Tanzania, Africa. The list is long of the things that can and will be done but examples are; bible storying, sports camps, ESL, etc… More details to come as we plan and prepare for this trip.
Who: Please see application for more details. Please note students must have finished 9th grade and be at least 15 years of age at time of departure. All participants must complete all requirements no matter your history or experience.
Important Links
Immunizations check this site also check with your family doctor - www.cdc.gov
Nee a Passport? travel.state.gov/passport
Deadlines and Due Dates:
All required documents and $200 per person non-refundable deposit is due January 31, 2011. This will secure plane fare and lodging deposits for each participant. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to a new participant. The spots are limited so registration will be processed on a first received, first registered basis.
In addition to the registration fee a balance of $3,300/person will need to be paid in four major installments by the following dates:
March 24…….$1000.00 due for each participant
April 28………$650.00 due for each participant
May 19……….$1000.00 due for each participant
June 23…..….$650.00 final Balance due by each participant
*Participant can pay off balance at any time.
Please note we are flexible with payment deadlines but it is VERY important that you communicate with the Missions Pastor or team leader.