10% of total trip cost, plus administrative fee outlined below. Administrative fee of $50.00 covers cost of background check and trip insurance, both required for all Creekside mission trips. Both of these costs will be applied to total trip cost.
Ministry Background Checks
Faith Venture’s Basic Plan Trip Insurance (National & International) includes, but is not limited to, the following:
As a Short-term Team Member, you are expected to raise or fund 100% of your financial support. There is a personal deposit of $220 required for this mission trip, which is due with your application. Your deposit becomes non-refundable once your application is approved. In addition to trip costs, your deposit includes a $50 Administrative Fee, which covers trip insurance and background check. We discourage refund(s) of any personal contributions. Although discouraged, transfer of funds to another mission team are permitted. Donations made by someone else to your trip cannot be refunded.You will be expected to meet all financial deadlines. These deadlines are important to control the cost of airline tickets and other expenses. All contributions should be made out to Creekside Christian Church with only your mission trip specified. Please be sure that a note with your name and mission trip is attached to the donation so that the funds will be deposited to your trip account. You are personally responsible for the cost of your passport and immunizations. If you are planning to raise support, you are encouraged to send out at least 10 letters. Samples have been provided to your team leader for your use. These letters will be sent out at your expense. Please plan to attend at least 75% of all Team Training Sessions/Meetings for this Mission. Meetings may include some delegated tasks, homework, reading, and prayer assignments. My signature below indicates that I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the commitments outlined above.
Creekside Christian Church asks that each participant abides by this Code of Conduct: I agree not to use any form of alcohol or tobacco while on the mission trip. Gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal substances will not be tolerated at any time during the mission trip. I agree to treat all team members of the opposite gender as brothers and sisters in Christ. I agree to avoid any romantic relationships with the nationals and also with fellow team members. (If there is already a romantic attachment between team members, they should be sensitive to other team members as well as the culture they are visiting. This includes time alone, physical displays of affection, and any distraction among the team.) I agree to avoid controversy and antagonism. Creekside Christian Church asks that each candidate refrain from expressing their political opinions while on this mission. I understand the team leader on this Mission, and the Missionaries with whom we work, have the final authority. They should be treated with respect at all times. I understand that if at any point I become a liability to the team, I can be sent home at my expense. *Please remember, at all times, while on the mission field and while traveling, you are a representative of Jesus Christ and of Creekside Christian Church. You are always a witness to those around you.
In order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this mission, as well as to promote a positive atmosphere conducive to evangelism and discipleship, I, Child's name will act according to Christian principles and follow the guidelines in this Code of Conduct laid out by Creekside Christian Church and its leaders.
I, the parent or guardian of Name of child , understand the importance of my child's behavior and commitment to Christ and this code of conduct, and I agree to hold my child accountable for his or her actions while on this short-term mission. If a problem should occur, I will be responsible for any incurred costs.
I, Name of parent/guardian*, am voluntarily allowing my child to participate, Name of child , in the short-term mission trip and I am participating in the activity entirely at my child’s risk. I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to my child’s participation in this short-term mission trip. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Creekside Christian Church against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone else on my behalf. I give authorization to Creekside Christian Church to use my child’s image (photographs and/or video) for use in media publications for promotional purposes.
I/We Name of parent/guardian*, parents of Name of child , give and grant him/her permission to participate in a program/activity under the sponsorship & authority of Creekside Christian Church, St. Johns, Florida. We also release the sponsoring organization from all claims of accidental injury and delegate to the leaders of the group the authority to act in case of emergency, including all medical and surgical treatments should I/we not be able to be contacted. I authorize an adult representative of Creekside Christian Church to consent to any and all medical and hospital care and treatment deemed necessary for me and or my child’s health and well-being by a duly licensed physician selected by said adult representative. I understand that I shall be fully responsible for and agree to pay for, all cost and expenses occurred in connection with such medical services rendered to myself and or my child’s care pursuant to this authorization. I agree to assume all transportation costs. I agree to assume the risk of, and release Creekside Christian Church, its staff, and representatives from any and all injury and liability arising out of or relation to the trip.
