Tanzania (2025) 6/2/25

This summer a ministry team from Olivet will serve the wonderful people of Tanzania for the tenth time.  Ministry in Tanzania is difficult but very rewarding. The people of Tanzania speak Swahili, and with the help of two Kenyans, the team will focus on pastoral, youth and children’s ministry training.  Truth be told, most of our time is spent building relationships with people. The team will travel to Dar es Salaam, a city of 98% Muslim, Arusha, and Mwanza. The people of Tanzania are incredibly welcoming, and you will find that you will leave a part of your heart there when you return home.  If you are passionate about sharing the love of Christ with others, up for many challenges including few comforts, and adventurous then this might be the ministry trip for you.  The team will be small and made up of seven to ten students and three leaders.

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.