GLOBAL MISSIONS

The dates of the trip are October 23-31, 2026.

The projected trip cost (dependent upon airfare) is $2500 and includes airfare, ground transportation, food, accommodations, international emergency/medical insurance, and all activities. The cost does NOT include passport fees, immunization costs, food at the airport, and personal purchases for or on the trip. Team members will also take an online security course for $30 (per family). That cost is not included in the trip. A $200, nonrefundable trip deposit is due by the first team meeting. Additional payment deadlines will be communicated to team members by the team leader.

Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.

Please note that contributions (including the trip deposit) are nonrefundable and nontransferable. In the case of trip cancellation, monies will be given to other missions endeavors through Cross Assembly. Excess monies raised will be used for team purchases, missionary needs, or general mission projects through Cross Assembly.

Online contributions are preferred and can be made through a team-specific giving link. The link will be given to team members for their use and for them to distribute to their donors. If writing a check, checks should be made payable to Cross Assembly. Per IRS regulations, team member names should NOT be written on the memo line. If at all possible, please include a payment coupon (given to team members at the first team meeting and available to download on the team website platform) with all check payments.

No, individual team members are responsible to contribute or raise funds for the entirety of their trip budget. Cross Assembly sends over 150 people a year on short-term trips, so individual funding for team members is not budgeted. By registering for the trip, an applicant commits to cover his or her expenses for the trip. To assist with raising support, fundraising opportunities are available for team members.

YES! Passports must be valid for at least six months after the trip's return date. A color copy of your passport must be submitted to the team leader or the missions director. Complete passport information can be found travel.state.gov. If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please consult the trip leader and begin that process as soon as possible.

Overall, please consult the CDC website and your physician and make a vaccination decision with which you are comfortable. For more lesser-known vaccinations, you have options such as Passport Health, Rx Urgent Care, and Wake County Human Services. A quick Google search may also give other options. Please note that many vaccinations are not covered by standard health insurance coverage, so please research your insurance coverage, cost, and various providers so you are not caught off-guard.

If you are over the age of 18 and not a member, please contact the team leader, Dale Tracy, at communications@crossassembly.org for special consideration.

Please consult the team leader, Dale Tracy, at communications@crossassembly.org for special consideration. A minor must be accompanied by a parent and will require extra notarized paperwork.

Please remember all international travel is physically demanding, and short-term teams are active every day of the trip. This trip will include a long international flight and walking every day, often on uneven terrains.

Yes, team members will attend at least four team meetings for spiritual development, cultural training, practical travel tips, and missiology.

If you are ready to apply to join this team, please click the continue button below to start the application process. The Missions Director and team leader will consider your application, consult your reference, and contact you in a timely manner. In-person interviews will be conducted in order to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond to the email link that you receive.

Please email Dale Tracy, at communications@crossassembly.org.

The deadline is June 30, 2026.

The dates for this trip are November 1-8, 2026 and will be confirmed when airline is purchased.

The trip costs $3300 and includes airfare, ground transportation, food, accommodations, international emergency/medical insurance, and all activities. The cost does NOT include passport fees, immunization costs, food at the airport, and personal purchases for or on the trip. You will also take an online security course for $30. That cost is not included in the trip. A $200, nonrefundable trip deposit is due by the first team meeting. Additional payment deadlines will be communicated to team members by the team leader.

Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.

Please note that contributions (including the trip deposit) are nonrefundable and nontransferable. In the case of trip cancellation, monies will be given to other missions endeavors through Cross Assembly. Excess monies raised will be used for team purchases, missionary needs, or general missions endeavors through Cross Assembly.

Online contributions are preferred and can be made through a team-specific giving link. The link will be given to team members for their use and for them to distribute to their donors. If writing a check, checks should be made payable to Cross Assembly. Per IRS regulations, team member names should NOT be written on the memo line. If at all possible, please include a payment coupon (given to team members at the first team meeting) with all check payments. Checks and cash may also be placed in a Cross Assembly giving envelope with the team member's name and trip indicated.

No, individual team members are responsible to contribute or raise funds for the entirety of their trip budget. Cross Assembly sends over 200 people a year on short-term trips, so individual funding for team members is not budgeted. By registering for the trip, an applicant commits to cover his or her expenses for the trip. Fundraising opportunities will be made available to team members to assist them raising support.

YES! Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the trip's return date. A color copy of your passport must be submitted to your team leader at the first team meeting. Complete passport information can be found travel.state.gov. If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please consult the trip leader and begin that process as soon as possible.

No, changes from the team's itinerary can not be accommodated.

Overall, please consult the CDC website and your physician and make a vaccination decision with which you are comfortable. For access to lesser-known vaccinations, research Passport Health, Rx Urgent Care, and Wake County Human Services. A quick Google search may also give other options. Please note that many vaccinations are not covered by standard health insurance coverage, so please research your insurance coverage, cost, and various providers so you are not caught off-guard.

If you are over the age of 18 and not a member, please contact global missions at communications@crossassembly.org for special consideration.

Please consult global missions at communications@crossassembly.org for special consideration. Typically a minor must be accompanied by a parent and will require extra notarized paperwork.

Please remember all international travel is physically demanding, and short-term teams are active every day of the trip. This trip is particularly demanding as the flights are long and in-country activities include much walking on uneven terrain. If you have specific questions about the demands of this trip, please consult the team leader at communications@crossassembly.org.

If you are ready to apply to join this team, please click the continue button below to start the application process. The Missions Director and team leader will consider your application, consult your reference, and contact you in a timely manner. In-person interviews will be conducted in order to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond to the email link that you receive. Please note: If you are a minor, you will still receive an automated email about a background check, but you will not be able to complete it.

Please email David Lara at communications@crossassembly.org.

The application deadline is June 14, 2026.