Goals of our "Short Term" trip program

     The staff and board of Life of Hope Ministries wants each visiting group to have a positive experience.  We believe that the "short term" mission trip will benefit our field partners, the sending churches, and the individuals that make up the group.  When the trips are well planned God will bless and use the time to accomplish His will in your life. 

     While in Guatemala we introduce groups to the ministries of our field partners.  More importantly, and depending on the skills and abilities of the groups, we will involve the team directly into core ministry activities.  An effort will also be made to expose the groups to the Guatemalan culture.

     Hosting "short term" groups is one of the primary activities of Life of Hope Ministries.  Our staff has experience in helping you prepare for your trip and are well skilled in safely carrying out in activities in Guatemala. 

Contact Life of Hope Ministries for more information on "Short Term" Mission Trips (contact us)

Florida Medical Team

March 2009

General Requirement for "Short Term" Groups

-a deposit to reserve the travel week selected

-verification that group members have all travel documents necessary

-pre-trip meeting to answer questions and review planned activities

-advance payment of trip expenses

-signed liability release waiver by all group members

Issues That Life of Hope Ministries Can Help With

-trip package that covers food, housing, transportation, and short term trip medical insurance (excludes airfare)

-information about travel restrictions of most airlines

-strategies to involve others in the funding of your trip

-medical release form and parental consent form for international travel

-pre-trip checklist and guidelines that aid in trip preparation