STM Trip Application

We are excited that you are taking this step of obedience to “GO” to the nations (locally or globally) by filling out this application to be a part of a short term team. Please do not hesitate to contact the HCC Missions team, Church office, or your team leader if you have any questions. Once your application is submitted and reviewed, the STM team leader will contact you with further details.

Requirements for this application include:

Every applicant applying for a STM project MUST fill out an application and complete each individual section. This includes spouses and children 12 and older.
Submission into the Church Office or to the Team Leader prior to the application due date.

STM Trip

Date of Application

Applicant Personal Information

Make sure the First & Last Name provided below match those provided on your official documents, i.e. Passport, Drivers License, etc. This is VERY important.

First Name

Last Name

If you have a preferred First Name which is DIFFERENT from that on your official documents, please enter it here.

Address

Apartment, suite, etc.

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Phone Number

Email

Sex

Birthdate

Is applicant under 18 years old?

Parent's Information

Since applicant is under 18 years old, please provide Parent's information.

FATHER

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

MOTHER

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

International Trip

Is this an international trip that requires a passport?

Passport

If you do NOT have a passport OR you passport is expiring within 6 months of your return date, you must immediately visit the website below to get a new or renew your existing passport.

https://www.usa.gov/passport

Do you have a current passport?

Passport Information

Name as it appears on your passport

First Name

Last Name

Passport Number

Place of Issue

Date of Issue

Date of Expiration

Nationality

Reference

Please provide a contact of someone who knows you well (who is not a family member) for the HCC Missions Team to speak with.

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Phone Number

Email

Health Information

Current health

Any physical impairment(s)

Any medical issue(s)

Your Story

Write out the Gospel in your own words

Write out your salvation story, including when you were baptized

Describe how you are currently growing in your relationship with Christ

List any past ministry involvement

List any cross-cultural or short-term missions experiences

Experience (Career / Student)

Skills (Construction, Children’s Ministry, etc.)

Passion / Spiritual Gifts

The information disclosed below will be read and held with confidentiality by members of the Church staff, Missions Team, and your short term team leader. Answering YES to the following questions does not necessarily disqualify you from joining the team.

•Excluding minor traffic violations, have your ever been convicted of any violation of any law or ordinance?

•Have you been under the care of a counselor or mental health professional over the last 12 months?

•Is there anything in your life that will bring reproach on you, your family, the church, or Christ?

If you answer YES to any of the above, please clarify below:

Submission

In submitting this application:

I am expressing my agreement with the HCC Vision, Purpose, Core Values, and Statement of Faith as summarized on the website at: Hope Community Church - AZ - What We Believe.
I am willing to work under the direction of the HCC Missions Team, the STM trip leader, and our field partners to accept and perform any and all assignments with a God-honoring attitude.
I agree to be subject to a background check.
I am confirming that I have the time to meet with the team at all pre-trip training / planning meetings (unless as agreed with the team leader) and all post-trip debriefing meetings.
I am willing to deposit the required amount prior to the due date and will energetically participate in personal and team fund-raising efforts.
I agree to return home at my own expense if our Field Partner, in conjunction with the HCC team leader, determines that my behavior is/has been inappropriate and therefore jeopardizing the long-term ministry.
I acknowledge that HCC or the team leader will NOT be responsible for extra trip expenses (i.e. airline, hotel, etc.). Should these occur, they will be passed on to the traveler.
I understand that my involvement on this trip can be denied prior to travel if I do not participate in the full preparation of the trip.

Signature of applicant

Signature of parent/guardian

Date of submission