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Policy Agreement
1. I am aware that my words and
actions are noticed as a guest
in the partnership community.
Therefore, I agree to act and
speak in a manner that glorifies
the name of Jesus Christ. I want
everything I do and say to draw
people to Jesus.
2. I will be spiritually, physically,
and mentally prepared for the
mission trip, which will stretch me
and mold me in ways I can only
imagine. I will do everything I can
ahead of time to prepare myself
for the trip of a lifetime.
3. I understand that 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.
4. I will not criticize the culture,
efficiency, work habits, food,
traditions, etc. to which I am
exposed 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.
5. I agree to have a servant’s attitude
at all times. When I am in the
midst of a task or ministry I don’t
particularly enjoy, I will put my
best foot forward to be a witness
in this activity and in all others in
which I participate while on
the trip.
6. 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 the
focus away from the goals of
the trip.
7. I will have a positive attitude
at all times. Every trip has its
challenges and unforeseen issues.
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.
8. I will make every effort to spend
time with each person in the
group and interact with all
team members.
9. I will attend all team meetings and
fulfill the responsibilities to which
I have agreed 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.
10. I will refrain from initiating
conversations regarding politics
and speaking negatively about
political issues during the trip.
11. I will abstain from using,
consuming, purchasing, or
possessing alcohol, tobacco
products, and illegal drugs while
on the trip.
12. I will not steal, commit any crime,
or do anything illegal while on
the trip.
13. 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 items/goods into or out of
the area in which I will be serving.
14. I will follow the travel, supply,
clothing, financial, and medical
guidelines set forth and
explained to me prior to the trip.
I am responsible for knowing,
understanding, and following
everything set out in the PPM
guide and explained at the
group meetings.
15. If in the future I desire to return
to the community and location
on a mission trip to visit any
of the connections or ministry
partnerships, I must do so through
PPM or receive their written
permission to do so. This will
enable the overall vision for the
ministry as agreed upon through
PPM connections in the host
community to continue.
16. 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 embark on this
trip and represent Jesus Christ
on the mission field is a privilege,
and any abuse of that privilege is
grounds for my trip to
end prematurely.