PRE-TRIP
POLICY AGREEMENT
I agree to follow the outlined policies as a
mission trip member in accordance with
Praying Pelican Missions (PPM):
1. As a representative of my own
community, PPM, and, above all else,
Jesus Christ, I will behave at all times in
a manner that brings glory and honor
to these institutions.
2. I am aware that my every word
and action is being watched during
the entire mission trip experience.
Therefore, I agree to act and talk in a
manner that glorifies the name of Jesus
Christ. I want everything I do or say to
draw people to Jesus.
3. I will be spiritually, physically, and
mentally prepared for a mission trip
that will stretch me and mold me in
ways that I can only imagine. I will
do everything I can ahead of time to
prepare myself for a “trip of a lifetime”.
4. I understand I am a guest in the
community I am visiting. I will respect
and follow the traditions and customs
of the local people and leaders. For
example: if the way I dress offends
them, I will change. If I am offered
food, I will take it with a “thank you”
and a smile.
5. I will not criticize the culture, efficiency,
work habits, food, traditions, etc. that I
am exposed to during my time on the
trip. I have come not to judge, but to
learn and to share the person of Jesus
through my words, actions, and deeds.
6. I will respect and follow the PPM Trip
Leaders and Group Leader, and his/her
decisions.
7. I agree to have a servant attitude at
all times. When I am doing a task or
ministry I don’t particularly care for,
I will put my best foot forward and
be a witness in this activity and in
everything I will participate in while on
the trip.
8. I will use words that encourage and
build up my team members and those
in our host community at all times.
This means I will refrain from gossip
or words that bring dissension and take
focus away from the goals of the trip.
9. I will have a positive attitude at all
times. Every trip has its challenges and
unforeseen circumstances. People could
get sick, items lost, and plans changed.
I realize that there are times I will need
to “roll with the punches” and look
at challenges as opportunities to be a
witness for Jesus Christ.
10. I will refrain from pursuing romantic
relationships during the trip. If my
spouse or significant other is on the
trip with me, I will make every effort
to spend time with each person of
the group and interact with all team
members.
11. I will attend all team meetings and
fulfill the responsibilities I have agreed
to before, during, and after the trip. If I
am not able to attend a meeting, I will
be in contact with my Group Leader as
to what I missed.
12. I will refrain from initiating
conversation regarding politics and
speaking negatively about them during
the trip.
13. I will abstain from using, consuming,
purchasing, or possessing alcohol,
tobacco products, and illegal drugs
while on the trip.
14. I will not steal, commit any crime, or do
anything illegal while on the trip.
15. I will meet all medical, logistical,
and legal travel requirements. For
international travel, I will follow all
import and export laws. I will not
attempt to bring any illegal or banned
item/good into or back from the
location in which I will be serving.
16. I will follow the travel, supply, clothing,
financial and medical guidelines, etc. set
forth and explained to me prior to the
trip. I am responsible for knowing and
following everything in the PPM guide
and explained at the group meetings.
17. If in the future I desire to return to
the community/location to visit any
connections made through PPM, I must
do so through PPM or receive their
written permission. This will enable the
overall vision for the ministry, as agreed
upon through PPM partnerships in the
host community, to continue.
18. If I break any of the rules listed
above, at the discretion of a PPM
representative and in conjunction with
my Group Leader, my mission trip can
be terminated and I can be sent home at
my own expense. I realize that to attend
this trip and represent Jesus Christ on
the mission field is a privilege and if I
abuse that privilege, this constitutes the
right for my trip to end prematurely.
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