MOST Ministries - Mission Opportunities Short Term

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

MOST Ministries schedules teams as far in advance as possible to keep the cost as low as possible. However, it can be difficult to anticipate circumstances in foreign countries a year or more in advance, as well as the fluctuating costs of airfare, fuel, and other factors. MOST Ministries does everything possible to accurately estimate all the team expenses. There are occasions when unforeseen changes in arrangements or an increase in costs can occur that are not anticipated. These increases will be passed on to team members as soon as possible and with full explanation. Once the team has departed, these expenses become the responsibility of MOST Ministries.

A $100 application fee is due at the time of registration and is applied to your trip cost. Ninety days prior to departure, $1,000 ($2,000 for Africa and Asia) per person is due to purchase airfare. Your balance will be due when you receive your final invoice.

Sample Cost Breakdown in Percentages

We strive to maintain the percentages listed below; however, team costs are dependent on: the number of team members, time of year traveling, departure city, and country visiting. For these reasons, the percentages will vary.

Airfare: 30-50 %
Pre-Field Expenses: 5-9% (including bank fees, shipping, training, international coordinator planning, etc.)
In-Field Expenses: 30-50% (Housing, food, in-country transportation, *supplemental insurance, translators, luggage holding team supplies, tips, team leader expenses, tour costs, etc.)
Mission Stipend: 10-20% (Mission trip administration)
Project Expenses: 0-10% (costs of preparing or purchasing project materials such as eyeglasses, English or health education curriculum, construction supplies, etc.)

Costs for visa, passport and immunizations are not included in the cost of the trip and are your responsibility in addition to your team payments. The only money you will need to bring with you is for meals in airports, souvenirs, and offerings during worship services. You will also need a credit card to pay for your personal luggage.

Cancellation Policy

Your team payments are considered a donation to MOST Ministries; a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In January you will receive a statement of these contributions. Please meet with your tax professional regarding the deductibility of your donation. Because it is considered a donation, we do not offer any refunds on your team donations or donations made on your behalf. If for whatever reason, you are forced to cancel your participation on the team or MOST Ministries must cancel the team due to safety concerns, please understand that you will forfeit your Application Fee and any fees that have been spent on your behalf and are not refundable. Any money that is remaining will be applied to a team the following year. If you do not travel the next calendar year, the money will be used to further MOST Ministries’ mission and used as an unrestricted gift.

* Supplemental health insurance is purchased for each team member. This coverage includes health care obtained

and costs incurred within a foreign country not covered by your regular insurance.