Ecuador (2025) 3/1/25

Quito Quest's mission is to provide youth, adults, and families with life-changing opportunities to experience missions, ministry, and global engagement. We partner with ministries across Ecuador to create biblically based, impactful experiences. Our work includes ministry teams, work teams, and internships, where participants not only serve but also build meaningful, long-term relationships with those they encounter. Through these connections, we strive for lasting impacts on everyone involved, all for the Kingdom of God. From working with adults and youth in communities like 'La Roca,' walking alongside Quito’s skater community, or serving children in a small highland village who are part of a soccer school where they’re also being discipled by church leaders. Every community has unique opportunities, but the need for love, support, and service remains the same. Wherever you serve, you'll help build lasting relationships and share God's love in powerful ways.

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.