Cactus, Texas (2025) 3/1/25

Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center, located in Cactus, Texas, is a compassionate ministry center.  They serve 20+ nationalities/ethnicities who are primarily immigrants and refugees from around the world.  The ministry center provides ESL classes, legal assistance, health clinics, after-school programming, sports ministries, community gardens, citizenship classes, and more.  CNMC offers the message of hope of Christ and empower people to live successful lives and be leaders.  This Cactus Texas ministry team will work at CNMC, helping in their various ministries. Cactus is a unique community, and the team will be able to learn about refugee communities and the struggles involved in moving to the US.

General Requirements:

• For trips outside the USA, you must have/apply for a U.S. Passport that is valid at least 6 months AFTER the last day of the trip.
• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participating in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have. Some locations cannot accomodate dietary restrictions. 
• Clear all screening: Academic, Student Accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development
• ALL Ministry Trip Students must attend ALL dates starting :
  • Information Meeting: October 16th, 4:30 and 5:30pm, Wisner room 137
  • Applications due: October 22 at midnight 
  • Getting Started Session:  November 9th at 10am (Perry Center)
  • Training sessions: February 1 and February 15 9am-12pm
  • Commision Night: Friday February 21 6pm (Spring Break)
  • Commision Night: Friday, April 25 6 pm (Summer Break)

Social/Emotional Requirements:

• Commit to and cooperate within a diverse team of peers, leaders and local community.
• Be respectful and be willing to follow the instructions of all authority: team leaders, site hosts, staff, etc.
• Emotionally stable, ability to handle stress appropriately. 
• Be very flexible.  Plans are subject to change daily for a variety of reasons.
• Be respectful and adaptable to the unique culture, whether domestic or international.   

Financial Requirements:

• A non-refundable deposit (approximately 10% of the total cost) is required to secure a spot on the team upon acceptance. 
• Trip cost includes all expenses EXCEPT passport fees, visa fees, immunizations, and souvenirs. 
• The entire cost of the trip will be paid in full before departure, no exceptions.