Asia Partnership

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NWBC churches partner with international workers in Asia to “glorify God by sharing Christ, making disciples, and equipping and releasing strategic partners, so that we can saturate the region with the gospel and reproducing churches.” The strategic partnership is part of seeking to reach 1.67 billion Asian people. The NWBC and the international affinity group work together to help your church “Embrace the Ends of the Earth” and push back the darkness to advance the gospel of God’s kingdom among one or more of these Asian population groups.

ASIA 2019

NOTE: To pay fees for the summer 2019 trip, go to:

https://www.nwbaptist.org/event/east-asia-partnership-retreat/

Serving in Asia

To provide daily programming for children of our Asia partners’ from birth through fifth grade, medical team, IT specialists, hospitality services and more.

*IMPORTANT – Do not share the trip location electronically or on social media.

Dates: Departure – July 11, 2019 for July 12 arrival – Return: July 22, 2019

Submit the required electronic volunteer registration by February 4, 2019. May be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9GQWSH

IMB Registration: Complete STEPabroad 2019 form as it becomes available and sent to you — then return to eamissionteam@nwbaptist.org. One document for each church team is needed.

Ground Costs:

$750 due February 15, 2019 paid to: NWBC, 3200 NE 109^th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98682. Please make reference on the check to East Asia Mission Trip.

$550 due April 15, 2019

The total deposit of $1,300 will cover double occupancy housing, breakfast and lunch July 14-21, and ground transportation between the airport and hotel. All other meals and sightseeing are at your own expense.

Airfare

Volunteers may purchase their airline tickets individually or as a group. Email eamissionteam@nwbaptist.org for location. A recommended travel agent is listed or you may use the agent of your choosing. Volunteers must be in place by July 12 and purchasing your ticket by March 31 with travel insurance is highly recommended. Return flights may be scheduled for July 22.

Dehoney Travel

Contacts: Eryn Murphy or Leslie Vescelus

3008 Charlestown Crossing

New Albany IN 47150

Phone: 812/206-1080

Toll-free: 800/325-6708

Emails: leslie@dehoneytravel.com; eryn@dehoneytravel.com

Training

A mandatory training date for all volunteers is scheduled for March 16 at 10 am – 2:30 pm at the Northwest Baptist Center, 3200 NE 109^th Ave., Vancouver, WA and includes lunch. Age graded leaders will present curriculum to be used at the conference and networking with other volunteers will begin.

Background information

All participants are required to submit a verifiable background check from within the last two years. We encourage the use of Protect My Ministry, which may be found at protectmyministry.com.

Church Approval

Each church group must submit a letter from the pastor or mission team leader acknowledging that each volunteer who participates is qualified to serve and approved for the mission trip.

Scholarships

Partial scholarships of $500 each are available for college students. Also pastors who are traveling as a first time participant in an Asia Service Opportunity are qualified.

East Asia Scholarship Application Instructions

East Asia Scholarship Reference Form

Scholarship application

Saundra Smith Memorial Scholarship

Health Insurance

Travel health insurance is required by our international partner through Gallagher at the cost of $3.30 per day, even if you currently have health insurance coverage. This is a low cost policy and information may be found at www.travelwithgallagher.com.

Other items

Secure your passport now, and remember it must be valid for six months after travel is completed. No Visa is required for U.S. citizens. Get your immunizations as needed – up to date routine vaccinations are recommended, such as MMR, DPT, chickenpox, polio and flu shots. Most travelers will want to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and typhoid.

Sheila Allen

Asia Service Opportunity Team Coordinator

Northwest Baptist Convention

eamissionteam@nwbaptist.org

360.882.2134

Current Asia Partnership Requests

Below are pending projects requests for NWBC volunteers able to travel abroad to assist personnel on short-term projects. Review the requests and contact David Gass at govols@mailzone.com for more detailed information and to discuss specific arrangements.