Some things you need know before registration
Registration through Managed Missions
Every team member will need to register with our mission trip management system. (The registration button is at the bottom of this page)
If this is your first trip with us: you will need to create a username and password and have an active email address.
If you have traveled with Birthmark before: We can import previous documents into your managed missions profile.
Everything pertaining to the mission trip can be done through this portal including making payments so keep your username and password handy!
Passport
If you do not have a passport, please apply for one as soon as possible.
You can still register for the team without it, but we’ll need the passport to purchase your flights and Visa.
You will be asked to upload a copy of your passport.
Religious Visas
Religious visas allow our team to travel safely and with humanitarian privileges.
You will need your passport and information about your residence, family and church.
You may be asked for more login info. This is an added layer of security.
If you have been on a trip with us before: these forms are on file and can be added to your account if needed.
Please complete this task as soon as you can!
Other Trip Tasks
Throughout the trip prep process you will receive reminder emails asking you to complete certain tasks.
These tasks include team meetings at scheduled intervals.
Fundraising and Financing Your Trip
Raising support for a mission trip is a challenging but rewarding experience. God already knows how He will provide for your trip so you can trust Him in this process.
Cost
You will be asked to make an initial deposit of 10% to hold your trip.
The price of this trip includes airfare, housing, food, in country transportation, and a small offering for the churches we will visit.
Our initial fundraising goal will reflect estimated airfare.
These trip costs are usually firm. However, trip cost may change if airfare fluctuates drastically.
Payment Schedule
You will receive reminder emails that a portion of your overall funding is due. Please make these payments before or on their due dates!
These emails come approximately 90, 60, and 30 days before your trip dates. At each of these markers, 1/3 (33%) of your balance will be due.
Trip Insurance
Your trip cost covers basic trip insurance in case of emergency.
Cancellation insurance is not included in your trip cost. This can be added to the travel insurance for approximately 6.5% of the trip cost.
Refunds
Payments are not refundable. Each payment reflects a committed amount to the ministry of the nations we visit.