SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
We organize regular short-term teams to work in partnership with local ministries to provide ministry services that the local partners can use to help in their existing community outreaches. Our teams conduct Medical/Dental Clinics; Children’s and Youth Programs; Business as Ministry (BAM) Seminars/Mentorship for local businesspeople and entrepreneurs; Computer Classes for youth and young adults; Vocational Classes, such as sewing or construction, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Discipleship Bible Studies. The Missions Ministry plans and prepares teams to minister in all of these areas.
Jesus called on us to fulfill the “Great Commission” in Matthew 28:19-20. This was a command for all of us to go and share the gospel with those that do not know Jesus and make disciples of all nations. In addition, we are called to fulfill the “Great Compassion” in Matthew 25:35-36— meeting the practical needs of the people to whom God sends you. In order for us to be effective witnesses for Christ, we need the power of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 1:8.
The following information will help guide you through the trip application process and preparation for the mission trip. Should you have any questions, please contact us:
Contact Us: 718-290-2003 or x2012, [email protected]
- You must be a member in good standing of The Brooklyn Tabernacle (or your home church).
- We are currently requiring that all trip candidates have a valid COVID-19 vaccination due to all the travel restrictions worldwide.
- You do not have to join the Global Missions Ministry to go on a trip.
- You must be able to attend all mandatory Team Meetings (usually 4 Thursday nights).
- Attendance at regular Global Meetings throughout the year is strongly encouraged.
- Active participation in a ministry is a major consideration.
- Relevant language, business, artistic or medical skills are a plus, but not a requirement depending on the trip.
- Non-refundable trip deposits of $100 are due immediately upon acceptance.
- A payment schedule for each trip will be published and must be followed. If the schedule is not followed, you will be placed on standby automatically, and you may not be able to participate in the trip. Please monitor your own payment due dates – do not rely on the Global office for this.
Step One
Review the expiration date on your passport and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled return date of the trip you hope to take. Also ensure that you have sufficient visa pages in your passport.
- Submit a photocopy of your COVID vaccine card to [email protected]
Step Two
Complete the online trip application form and submit the appropriate documents required.
You must upload a color copy of the picture page on your passport as part of the application
Step Three
Send the following trip referral form to a pastor or ministry leader that knows you best to fill out online.
Step Four
Complete the ministry background check application and submit it to the Missions office. Please email us at [email protected] if you do not have the form.
When both the application and referral forms have been submitted, a confirmation receipt will be emailed to the applicant.
Medical personnel and social workers only: All medical personnel and social workers are required to hand in a copy of their most current medical license, most current resume/CV, and certificates. If any of these documents have not been handed in or have been updated since your last BT trip, please provide the BT Coordinators with new copies. Submit two passport-size (2”x2”) photos. These photos will be kept on file and used in the event of a trip-related passport emergency. If you’ve already submitted them for a previous trip, then you do not need to resubmit.
Lastly, you will be contacted to schedule 1 or 2 separate interviews depending upon if and when you last took a mission trip with Global Missions.
UPCOMING TRIPS
- Trip Dates: February 20th – February 29th
- Team Meeting Dates: February 1st, February 8th, February 15th
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,400
- Description: This region has been heavily impacted by ongoing economic crises, natural disasters and political unrest. Millions live in poverty and lack access to medical care.
Our main trip goal is to provide Medical Care for the poor and disadvantaged. We are in need of Medical Professionals and Physical Therapists.
- Trip Dates: May 30th – June 8th
- Team Meeting Dates: May 2nd, May 9th, May 24th
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,400
- Description: This region has been torn apart by civil war and religious extremist violence. Millions have fled as refugees throughout this area.
Our trip goal is to provide a Medical Clinic for Refugees. We are in need of Medical Professionals, Physical Therapists, and Arabic Speakers.
Keep in mind that we will be working, not in the conflict zones, but in various refugee areas throughout the country where we will be ministering.
- Trip Dates: August 3rd – August 10th
- Team Meeting Dates: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th, August 1st
- Total Estimated Costs: $1,600
- Description: The Dominican Republic is a predominantly Catholic country with over 10 million souls. The nation is still developing, however it has an extensive tourist industry. Over the past decade, the country has experienced sustained economic growth and stability – but inequalities persist as poverty affects nearly a quarter of the population. Although much of the population identify as Christians, the vast majority are nominal.
Our trip goals are to provide: 1) Children/Youth Ministry, 2) Men/Women Ministry, 3) Sports Camp, 4) Arts and Music Camp and 5) Business As Ministry. We are especially in need of Children/Youth Ministry workers and athletes as well as coaches with an emphasis on baseball, soccer and basketball. We are also in need of business professionals that are comfortable presenting business courses.
- Trip Dates: September 19th – September 28th
- Team Meeting Dates: August 29th, September 5th, September 12th, September 16th
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,200
- Description: This region has been torn apart by civil war and religious extremist violence. Millions have fled as refugees throughout this area. Many are seeking long term empowerment through learning of skills such as English and Computers.
Our trip goals are to conduct 1) English Camps, 2) Computer Camps and 3) Youth Program. We are in need of Teachers, Computer Professionals, Youth ministry workers, and Arabic or Kurdish Speakers.
- Trip Dates: November 7th – November 16th
- Team Meeting Dates: October 17th, October 24th, October 31st, November 4th
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,400
- Description: Nepal is a predominantly Hindu country with over 30 million souls. Over the last decade, Nepal has made significant progress in access to services as well as health and education. However, despite these improvements there still remains high rates of vulnerability of falling back into poverty and extreme poverty for citizens.
Our trip goal is to provide a Medical Clinic for Refugees. We are in need of Medical Professionals and Physical Therapists.