HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:

Are you interested in serving on the Dominican Republic Mission Trip as a Student Leader? Download and fill out this application to be considered! Turn the application in by Sunday, January 21 at NOON to the Student Ministry Office.

The Dominican Republic Spring Break trip is a mission trip opportunity for 9th-12th grade students. Our goal is to share the love of Christ with people in Santo Domingo through sports ministry, construction, Vacation Bible School, and door-to-door evangelism. This trip is not a vacation—but an opportunity to take the next step in your faith journey by serving the Lord and the people of the Dominican Republic.

Destination: SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Each year, Johnson Ferry is privileged to partner with SCORE INTERNATIONAL. SCORE has been working in this area for years and has developed many strong relationships with pastors and ministry leaders in the community. Their organization handles all transportation and ministry site coordination.

Cost: $1095

The cost of the trip includes all transportation, lodging, meals (except travel meals), t-shirts, and materials. A $250 deposit is required at registration. ALL FINAL PAYMENTS are due at the Parent Meeting on Sunday, March 3rd.

Student Requirements:

1. Be a high school student in grades 9-12.
2. Attend the eight weeks of training. See the schedule tab above for details.
3. Attend at least 80% of all Sunday morning LifeGroups and worship services beginning January 28, 2024, for the duration of the trip.
4. You must attend the Evangelism Training Class on February 4 at 6pm. Contact a staff member if you are unable to attend. (A makeup Evangelism class will be announced).
5. At least one parent should attend the parent meeting on March 3 at 4:30pm in the High School Room. Final payments and all forms are due at this meeting.

TIERRA ALTA – THE RAWLINGS CENTER

SCORE partners with a local camp facility for our group. Housing is bunkbed/dormitory style. It is a very safe environment with a gated facility and guarded entrance. Group meals and nightly worship will occur in this facility.

The Fields

There are large athletic fields, basketball courts, and volleyball courts on campus that we use for free time and for our sports camps.

Each year, we partner with local churches and other ministries to help reach those in their community. From sports ministry to Bible clubs to visiting orphanages and schools, we use every opportunity to share the love of Christ.

• Sports Ministry: baseball, soccer, volleyball, & field games and camps
• VBS: Vacation Bible School throughout the week for children ages 5-15
• Orphanage and school visits
• Construction: building bunk beds for families
• Door-to-door evangelism and food distribution

MARCH 30 – APRIL 6, 2024

There are four simple steps to register for the Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic:

1. Click HERE to register for the Dominican Republic Mission Trip and pay your $250 deposit (TOTAL TRIP COST is $1095). The final payments AND your student’s name, as it appears on the passport, are due on March 3rd. To update your passport information, go to MyJF and click on Update my Travel Info under Account Maintenance.
2. DOWNLOAD ALL FORMS and turn them in! All forms are due on or before March 3rd.
3. PASSPORT!!! All passports are due on or before March 3rd. (We cannot stress how IMPORTANT your passport is. In order to book your plane ticket, the airline MUST have your passport information. DO NOT WAIT—they can take as long as six weeks or more to get!)
4. Hepatitis A and Tetanus shots are recommended for this trip (also Adult Polio Booster if over 18). To be effective, you must get the Hepatitis A shot at least TWO WEEKS BEFORE we leave. Hep A is a 2-part shot, so be sure to get the booster within six months of the original, and you will be covered for many years. Shots may be obtained through your doctor, Cobb County Health Department on 1650 County Services Parkway 770.514.2485, or Passport Health on Holcomb Bridge Rd. 770.649.1675. Please consult CDC.gov for other shot recommendations.

We cannot take students to the Dominican Republic without the help of Adult Leaders. The main role of adults is to serve as a family group leader. Family group leaders will disciple and mentor a group of 6-7 students (called a Family Group) throughout mission trip training and during the trip. All interested adults should connect with the student staff prior to completing the application.

Details:

Purpose: To share the love of Christ with people in Santo Domingo through sports, construction, VBS, etc. This trip is not a vacation—but an opportunity to disciple students as they serve and love people in the Dominican Republic.

Cost: The cost is $595, which includes all transportation, lodging, meals (except travel meals), t-shirt, and materials. A $250 deposit is required at registration. ALL FINAL PAYMENTS are due by Sunday, March 3rd.

Shots: Hepatitis A and Tetanus shots are recommended for this trip (Adult Polio Booster if over 18). To be effective, you must get the Hepatitis A shot at least TWO WEEKS BEFORE you leave and one booster six months later. Shots may be obtained through your doctor, Cobb County Health Department on Lower Roswell Rd. 770.321.8520, or Passport Health on Holcomb Bridge Rd. 770.872.0067. You should consult CDC.gov for any other shot recommendations.

Safe Harbor: We require all adults (18 and older) to complete a background check, Safe Harbor, every three years. You will receive more information about this process through your application.

ADULT REQUIREMENTS

1. Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Be an active member/attender of JFBC.
3. Have a passion for disciple students. The DR trip is an experience that will open the hearts and minds of many, and we are looking for adults to help us encourage those students by praying, making contacts, listening, and leading.
4. Be prepared to attend the eight weeks of training. Training Dates: January 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 25.
5. Must attend the Evangelism Training Class on February 4 at 6pm. Contact with a staff member if you are unable to attend. (A make-up Evangelism class will be announced.)
6. Attend leader meetings as scheduled.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Please contact the High School Ministry Office to be considered as a Family Group Leader or Adult Leader for this trip. Adult registration information will be provided through the Student office. Please contact Heather Wilson for more information: [email protected]