Basic Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Male

Female

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Country

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Country of birth *

Country of citizenship *

Date of birth * 🛈 +

Age group *

12-17 years

18+ years

Parent/Legal Guardian name *

Parent/Legal Guardian phone number *

Marital status *

Spouse's name *

Passport Information

Do you have a current passport? *

Yes

No

Name as it appears on passport *

Passport number *

Passport expiration date * 🛈 +

We strongly recommend that you begin the passport application process as soon as possible.

Passports MUST be valid for at least six months from the return date of the trip. If your passport will expire sooner than that, we recommend that you start the renewal process as soon as possible.

Westover Serving Application

Have you completed a serving application? *

Yes

No

I'm not sure

We must receive a Serving Application for all short-term trip applicants. You may complete a serving application now, or follow the link in the confirmation email to complete your serving application within 72 hours.

If you have in the past 12 months, or currently are serving with a Westover Ministry, please check with your ministry leader to ensure that he/she has received a serving application.

Will your child (under the age of 18) be applying for this trip? *

Yes

No

Information for Parents

We understand and support your decision to encourage your child(ren) to serve the Lord globally. If your child will be applying to accompany you on a short term trip, please note that in accordance with US Customs & Border Patrol recommendation and the entry requirements for many foreign nations, we require the following in order to accomodate any minor traveling abroad on a short term trip:

- The minor MUST travel with at least 1 parent or legal guardian

- Whether one or both parents/legal guardians travel, each parent must carry an affidavit signed by the other parent/legal guardian, giving that child permission to travel abroad. This requirement applies to all parents/legal guardians whether they are married, separated, or divorced. In the unlikley circumstance that families are separated due to travel delays, illness or injury, each parent travelling shall carry such a document for each child travelling.

- The affidavit is not required until time of travel. Further instructions will be provided.

Information for Kids

We understand and support your decision to serve the Lord globally. Please note that in accordance with US Customs & Border Patrol recommendation and the entry requirements for many foreign nations, we require the following in order to accomodate any minor traveling abroad on a short term trip:

- The minor MUST travel with at least 1 parent or legal guardian

- Whether one or both parents/legal guardians travel, each parent must carry an affidavit signed by the other parent/legal guardian, giving that child permission to travel abroad. This requirement applies to all parents/legal guardians whether they are married, separated, or divorced. In the unlikley circumstance that families are separated due to travel delays, illness or injury, each parent travelling shall carry such a document for each child travelling.

- The affidavit is not required until time of travel. Further instructions will be provided.

Is at least one parent or guardian applying for this same trip? *

Yes

No

Trip Preference

Please put a "1" in the box next to your preferred trip. If multiple trips are listed, and you'd like to indicate a second choice, you may do so by putting a "2" in the box next to that trip. *

	Angola
	Cuba
	Greece
	Indonesia
	Ivory Coast
	Japan
	Lebanon
	South Korea
	Uganda
	Louisville, KY
	Charleston, SC

Health Information

How would you describe your health? *

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Please state any major illness(es) you have had in the last five (5) years. If none, please reply "N/A". *

Please list any medications you are currently taking. If none, please reply "N/A". *

Please list any allergies you have (food, medication, environmental). If none, please reply "N/A". *

Do you have any minor/temporary/non-life threatening conditions that we need to be aware of while we are on the field? * 🛈

Are you currently under the care of a physician? *

Yes

No

Please explain *

I attest that I am aware of the physical requirements associated with Short Term Trip work (lengthy hours working, potentially daily travel on foot, weather considerations, vaccinations and responsibility to take medications as prescribed) and agree that I can meet these requirements. Should I be faced with physical limitations which will affect my ability to effectively minister on this assignment, I will make the Global Ministries Staff and the Team Leader aware immediately. *

I understand and agree

Experience

What languages do you speak?

Describe your skills and/or talents that you feel may be helpful on the field.

Describe your previous missions experience (including country, church/mission organization, team leader, date and ministry description).

Are you currently serving cross-culturally through one of Westover's Local Ministries Partners?

Spiritual Growth

Please share the story of when you asked Jesus into your heart. *

God is ..... *

AND God is .....

God is helping me become a better.... *

Why do you want to go on a missions trip? *

Tell us about your family. *

What are some ways in which you can serve God? *

What are some things that you are really good at? *

Spiritual Growth

Please check the button that best describes your personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. *

I'm not sure I really know Him,

I am at the beginning stages of knowing Him.

I am in the process of knowing Him better.

I have a very strong relationship with Him.

Share about your relationship with Jesus Christ. Please include how long you have been a believer. *

What do you hope to see the Lord do in and through you on this missions trip? Why do you want to participate? *

How has God affirmed your decision to apply for this trip? *

Do you attend Westover Church? *

Yes, I attend Westover

No, I attend another church

No, I do not usually attend a church

Education

What is the name of your school? *

What grade are you in? *

References

Please provide two references, and include for each: name, phone number, and email address.

Reference 1 * 🛈

Reference 2 * 🛈

Reference

Please list the contact information for your Middle School/High School ministry leader, or another mentor from a Westover ministry. *

Commitment

By submitting this application and applying to be a part of a Westover Short Term Mission Team, I make a commitment to:

- Complete the Consent to perform Criminal History Background check.
- Go through the training process prior to departure and after I return from the trip.
- Conduct myself in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus Christ while serving Him on the project.
- Submit to the team leader's and the host on-the-field's authority.
- Refrain from any behavior which may compromise my witness (i.e. abusive language, drug use, dating, etc.).
- Travel with the team to site and return with the team from site.

Also, if at any time while on the trip my behavior constitutes a problem, the team leader has the authority to ask me to return home. Any additional cost incurred as a result of this action will be at my own expense.

Commitment

If selected for this trip, I commit to:

- Learn everything I can during the training process, while I'm on the field, and after I return;

- Listen to our leaders and other team members;

- Help our tream, at home and on the field;

- Share my talents with everyone;

- Serve others in any way I can.

If at any time on the field, my behavior constitutes a problem, the team leader has the authority to ask me to return home. Any additional cost incurred as a result of this action will be at my parents' expense.

Signature

Applicant signature: by signing here, you agree to the commitments stated above. * 🛈

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Parent or legal guardian signature: by signing your minor child's application, you certify that you have reviewed the application, and the commitment that your child is making. You agree to uphold the expectations to which your child is committing. * 🛈

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