Those wanting to join FCA on an international trip should meet these requirements:

•  Be a follower of Jesus Christ for at least one year
• Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Be actively involved in a local church
• Agree with FCA’s Statement of Faith (link to SOF)
• Be willing to trust God to provide for your financial needs

If you do not meet all of these requirements or if you have general questions before proceeding, please contact your Trip Leader.

The application process is facilitated by the Trip Leader. Processing times will vary, as will the deadlines associated with your particular trip. Contact the Trip Leader with any questions.

There is no standard training, but your Trip Leader may have specific training expectations related to your trip's destination or purpose. FCA International expects all participants to have the attitude of a learner and the heart of a servant. Whether this is your 1st or 50th trip, we believe there is always something new to learn about serving on foreign soil with people from other cultures. Once you arrive at your destination, your Trip Leader and/or Host will provide you with country-specific training based on your particular trip’s activities.

The trip cost includes all in-country ministry expenses for your outreach, transportation within the destination country, accommodations, food, and administrative costs. The cost typically DOES NOT include airfare, visas and short-term international medical insurance. Your Trip Leader will be able to give you specifics for your trip.

Yes, you can pay for the trip yourself. It is encouraged to invite people into the adventure of your trip by asking them to partner with you in prayer and financially help you meet your goal. See our Building Your Support Team section for more information.

You may begin raising your support ONLY AFTER you have been notified by your Trip Leader that you have been accepted for your trip.

Your Trip Leader will keep you informed by sending periodic updates. It’s important that you keep a record of the funds you receive from donors as you submit them to the Trip Leader.

At the discretion of the Trip Leader, donations by debit/credit cards can be completed online at www.fca.org/donate. Your Trip Leader will provide specific instructions so that your donors will know how to submit the donation for you. This is not available for all trips.

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Immediately! Please see details under “Passports”.

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Please see details under "Visas".

Inform your family that direct communication with them during your trip will be very limited or non-existent for several reasons. You may not have time to contact them due to a busy in-country schedule or you may not have access to internet/phone services. Please tell everyone back home that no news is good news.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Your Trip Leader will provide you with emergency contact information to leave with your family when you travel. In case of an emergency, your family can contact your local FCA office (where your Trip Leader works) or the FCA National Support Center at 1-800-289-0909. They can speak to someone in the International Office for assistance in getting an urgent message to you as quickly as possible.

If you call when the office is closed contact:

Ken Williams at 816-674-8785 or

Silas Mullis at 678-456-2774