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South Korea
Mission Trip
October 23-November 4, 2011
All Information Subject to Change
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Who can go?
Anybody with a heart for missions and evangelism. You must be a U.S. citizen and an active member of a Southern Baptist Church.
What will I do?
- Specific tasks and assignments may vary from church to church, but in general you will:
- As part of a team, work with 2 Korean Baptist churches to share the Gospel. A team consists of a pastor/leader and 2-4 lay people.
- Share the Gospel using a bilingual tract and an interpreter. A pdf version of the tract is on the resource page. You might share in a home, a business, a restaurant, a coffee shop, at the church, or anywhere people gather. At least some of the visits are usually prearranged. The Korean people are highly receptive to the Gospel, especially American witnesses!
- Participate in crusade/revival worship services at some churches.
Where will I go?
- Our missions partner in Korea is the Korean Mission Board. By "partner" we mean the Korean Mission Board handles arrangements for this mission trip on the Korean side of the Pacific.
- The Mission Board will assign your team to churches anywhere in South Korea.
- While you are at the churches, you are guests of the local church.
- You may request specific churches that you may have ministered to in the past, but they cannot be guaranteed.
How will I get to Korea? When should I arrive?
- Because people go on this trip from so many different places, you are responsible for securing and paying for your own airfare.
- It is suggested that you leave the US on Sunday, October 23 for arrival in Korea on Monday, October 24. This will give you a "free day" on Tuesday before in-country orientation on Tuesday night.
- Please try to depart no sooner than November 4 (November 4 arrival back in U.S.).
- If you would like a free day after your mission concludes, you may depart on November 5 (November 5 arrival in U.S.).
- Inchon is the international airport serving Seoul.
- Secure your flights early to get the best fare.
- You will need to communicate your flight plans to the coordinator so you can be met at the airport and transported to Seoul.
- Obviously, some flexibility on dates is possible, but missions housing will not be available before October 23 or after November 5.
Where will I stay?
- In Seoul, missionaries will stay at the International Mission Board Volunteers in Missions housing or a nearby motel.
- At the churches, missionaries will stay in a hotel or housing arranged by the local church- our partnership does not have control over housing at the church sites.
What is the suggested itinerary?
Oct. 23- depart U.S. and travel to Seoul, Korea
Oct. 24- arrive in Korea
Oct. 25- free day in Seoul
Oct. 25 (or 26 am)- in country orientation/ assignments- Seoul
Oct. 26- travel to 1st church
Oct. 26-30- 1st church assignment
October 30- travel from 1st church to 2nd church
Oct. 30-Nov. 2- 2nd church assignment
Nov. 2- return to Seoul
Nov. 3 P.M.- victory dinner @ Kang Nam Central Baptist Church, Seoul
Nov. 4- depart Korea or free day
Nov. 5- depart Korea for US
What is the cost?
- At this time, we plan the missions fee to be $800/person, which covers most in-country expenses: housing, travel, most food, & insurance. This fee is tentative and subject to change until 120 days before departure due to changing, variable exchange rates.
- A second family member (spouse, sister/brother, son/daughter) can pay half-price ($400) if you agree to "double occupancy" (shared bed and/or room). The total cost for 2 people agreeing to double occupancy is $1200.
- A $100 deposit/person is due before September 15, the balance is due by October 1.
- The missions fee does not include airfare (see above).
- While you are en-route and in Seoul on free time, you are responsible for your own meals.
- If cost is a problem, some $200 scholarships are available. One scholarship is available per individual or per couple requesting double occupancy. With the scholarship, the cost is $600 for individuals and $1000 for couples requesting double occupancy. Contact the coordinator for more information.
- You can pay deposits and fees by making your check payable to Reach Missions Partnerships and mailing it to P.O. Box 206; PONCHATOULA, LA 70454-0206
Where can I find more information?
- 2010 orientation materials are on the resources page. Orientation materials are not expected to change significantly for 2011.
- Free Volunteers in Mission training guide is on the resources page.
- 2011 orientation date and time will be announced. 2011 orientation materials will be available on the resources pages after they are produced. A representative of Reach Missions may be available to conduct personal orientations to interested groups. Contact the coordinator (coordinator@reachmissions.com) for more information.
What are the requirements?
- You must be a U.S. citizen and an active member of a Southern Baptist Church.
- You must have a passport with at least 6 months left before expiration. No visa is required. If you do not have a passport, begin the application process early as it can take some time.
- Sign up and pay $100/person deposit by Sept. 15. The balance is due by Oct. 1. You can pay deposits and fees by making your check payable to Reach Missions Partnerships and mailing it to P.O. Box 206; PONCHATOULA, LA 70454-0206
- Complete state-side orientation if this is your first time going on this trip. Date and time to be announced. For those who cannot attend an orientation meeting personally, orientation materials will be available on the resources page of this website after they are produced.
- Provide coordinator with flight plans, digital picture and biographical blurb, copy of passport, brief written testimony, and, if you are to preach, sermons.
- Prepare yourself spiritually. More details at orientation.
To sign up, please complete the following:
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