Inez, Kentucky (2025) 3/1/25

This team will be partnering with Appalachia Reach Out in Inez, Kentucky. Their mission is to be Christ’s love in action through being His hands, His feet, His heart, and His mission each day, every day, in all we do. This happens by showing Christ’s love through assisting our neighbor in a holistic approach so they can become disciples of Christ.  ARO is honored and privileged to partner with churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals to carry out the love of Christ through the Great Commission in our community. This team’s ministry activities at ARO might include: tutoring/workshops in county schools (this is primary), ministry/worship time at several local addiction recovery care centers, assistance with ARO thrift store, campus upkeep, community improvement projects, and possibly a tour of and education about the local prison systems.

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.