Nicaragua (2025) 3/1/25

Students and staff will partner with the mission organization One Collective for this ministry trip. The primary goal of One Collective short-term teams is to fuel the long-term work of meeting physical and spiritual needs in Nicaragua. To that end, we typically split a team’s time between working on projects that move our own ministries toward their goals and partnering with other local organizations and churches making an impact in Masatepe. A few other goals we have for teams are building relationships with Nicaraguans, being an encouragement to the community, and learning about healthy poverty alleviation. We also want the team to experience Nicaraguan culture, learn about poverty and healthy community development, get to know our staff, and experience how the Lord is working. Some activities that we always do include home visits, a meal in our Nicaraguan staff’s homes, attending church, and participating in our team devotional that we have every week.

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.