Croatia
The mission of Josiah Venture is to be a movement of God among the youth of Central and Eastern Europe that finds its home in the local church and transforms society.
In Croatia specifically, out of 4.5 million people, less than 0.5% identify themselves as evangelical believers. The majority of those believers come from Baptist, Pentecostal and similar backgrounds. Both communist and Catholic environments have pressed the evangelical church to turn inward thus weakening its ability to lead spiritual transformation in the country.
In light of the small number of believers, Josiah Venture's primary focus in Croatia is evangelism and discipleship of youth. They partner with local evangelical churches to equip and develop young people in their faith.
Their prayer is to see the existing churches revived and new churches planted through the infusion of young believers and reproducible youth ministries. New forms of church could bridge the gap between young people disillusioned with traditional religion, yet hungry for something real and genuine in their lives.
This trip is a highly relational trip to engage with high school students in Croatia. We will be assisting with various aspects of an English camp, but the main focus is evangelism and discipleship.
Location: Croatia (Camp outside of Split Croatia)
What: English Camp for High school students (High evangelism and discipleship)
Partner: Josiah Venture
Dates: July 6-17
Cost: $2600
Size: 10-12
*Due to insurance company policies, the trip costs are higher for persons traveling internationally who are age 75 - 85. Please contact the Missions Ministry for pricing information if you are over age 75.
SCC Missions Partner Josiah Venture | josiahventure.com
For more information, feel free to contact:
Trip Leader | Ben Thornley | [email protected] | 502-253-8162
Missions Contact | Kelly Miles | [email protected] | 502-253-8154
Please send completed forms and 2 photocopies of your passport to:
International Missions
Southeast Christian Church
920 Blankenbaker Parkway
Louisville, KY 40243-1845
OR
email: [email protected]
Financial
$2,600.00
Due 6/29/2017
$100.00
| $100.00 | Non-refundable deposit at time of application | |
| $1,300.00 | 1/2 Trip Cost | Must be received in order to purchase airline ticket/serve on the trip. Due 4/20/2017 | |
| $2,600.00 | Trip Balance | Must be received in order to serve on the trip. Due 6/29/2017 |
Meetings
TBD
Mandatory 1st Team Meeting Required
Meet your team. Receive an overview of the trip. Receive fundraising information. Begin praying for the trip. This meeting generally occurs within two weeks after the application deadline.
May 19 2017 - May 20 2017
5:30 PM - 12:00 PM EDT
Mandatory Retreat Required
This is mandatory for all trip participants. You will participate in team building activities, review the team handbook, receive travel information, etc. Attendance is required in order to serve on this trip.
Forms
SCC Mission Trip Team Covenant
Please read. You will be asked to sign a copy of this at a later date.
Adult Legal Release and Indemnity Agreement (18 & older) Required
Due 3/8/2017
Print, sign and return to Southeast Missions as soon as possible. Note: If you have served on a trip in recent years you may already have this on file.
Confidential Volunteer Application for Adult | Background Check (18 & older) Required
Due 3/8/2017
If you currently do not have an approved application on file with SCC - please print, complete and return to Southeast Missions as soon as possible.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Complete online application and $100 non-refundable deposit.
- Two photocopies of your passport and all required forms turned in by the deadline.
- Valid Passport – the expiration date on your passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of the trip.
- Immunizations – Southeast Mission Ministry supports the recommendations of the CDC. Please consult the CDC website at cdc.gov and your family physician.
Responsibilities
- Meet all paperwork and trip cost deadlines.
- Adhere to the Team Covenant at all times. *see Forms tab
- Attend all Team Meetings and Mandatory Retreat.
- Trip cost does not include your passport, immunizations, spending money and food/drinks in airports.
Restrictions
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Due to insurance company policies, the trip costs are higher for persons traveling internationally who are age 75 - 85. Please contact the missions department for pricing information if you are over age 75.
Preparation
- Pray.
- Discuss with your family.
- Submit 2 photocopies of your passport and all required forms by the deadline.
- Start the process for obtaining or renewing your passport as soon as possible, if you do not have one.
- Obtain immunizations and medications as advised by your doctor. Southeast Missions Ministry supports the recommendations of the Center of Disease Control www.cdc.gov/travel.
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