FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I decide which mission trip or ministry outreach is best for me?
God has gifted each of us with different gifts, talents, experience, education, abilities, and desires. Figuring out what you do and like to do best is a good place to start. God can use all of us in building His kingdom however so don’t be afraid to try something new!
2) What are the basic criteria I must meet in order to participate in a Hillcrest mission trip or ministry outreach?
There are several criteria that every participant must meet:
a) be a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ
b) be an active member in good standing of a Southern Baptist or other great commission
evangelical Christian church
c) complete an application form (completing the form does not guarantee acceptance)
d) participate as necessary in training for the mission trip or ministry event
e) work as much as needed to raise the funds necessary to fully pay for your expenses related to
the mission trip
f) be willing to make changes in personal habits and/or dress to avoid being offensive in another
area or country. (This includes not smoking or drinking any alcoholic beverages while on the
trip)
g) be in reasonably good physical shape
h) pray daily that God’s will be done and that He be glorified through this mission trip
3) Who typically leads a Hillcrest mission trip?
All team leaders are extensively interviewed by the pastor of missions. You can be assured that your team leaders are prepared, enthusiastic, and ready to lead the team to accomplish great things for God!
4) How are trip finances handled?
All funds given for mission trips or ministry events are non-refundable. Any unused funds given for a specific mission project or trip will be dispersed only for other mission efforts. The Pastor of Missions and Evangelism will determine how these unused funds are dispersed. For more information concerning trip finances please contact Pastor Brian or Mrs. Rita.