Go Missions to Mexico
Inter-Denominational Ministry
Mission Trip Prep Section
Contents:
1. Starting off on the right foot
An important message to the Group Coordinator
Mission Trip Planner Guide - Help for planning your mission trip  
Master checklist - Planning tool to make sure you're ready    
How to pay your group fees
Other misc. expenses to consider   Printable Version
Crossing the border/ Visas (Tourist Cards)
Spanish Help   Printable Version  
Fund raising ideas   Printable Version
Sample Fund Raising Letter

2.  Promoting your mission trip
Promo Internet Videos
Promotional Brochure  (Tri-fold version in pdf. file format)
Promotional Brochure  (Tri-fold version in Word.doc editable format)
Promotional Flyer  (Flyer in pdf. file format)
Promotional Flyer  (Flyer in Word.doc editable version format)
Mission Trip Promotion & Planner Guide  

3. Planning for your ministries
Items Needed For Your Ministries
General Schedule while in Mexico    Printable Version
Work Projects
Vacation Bible School
Community Outreaches
Giving Your Testimony
Evangelism/Visitation Outreaches
Spanish Songs for Community Outreaches   Printable Version
Spanish Songs for VBS Outreaches   Printable Version
Dress Code Guide   Printable Version
Taking photos & video
Giving testimonies   Printable Version
Printable Spanish Nametags (Very Helpful)   Printable Version
Spanish Help   Printable Version

4. Planning for your stay in Mexico
Mission Base Accommodations
General Schedule while in Mexico   Printable Version
Chapel prep
Cooking and meal prep   Printable Version
Eating meals at the church where you'll be serving
Shopping list for your stay at the ministry base   Printable Version
Suggested Grocery Stores in San Diego, CA
Morning chores   Printable Version
Lodging accommodations
Suggested Personal items to bring   Printable Version
Recommended clothes to bring   Printable Version
Mission Base Orientation Guide   Printable Version
Staying in contact with your loved ones back home
Emergency contact info for your loved ones back home   Printable Version

5.  Parent Section (Info for your student's parents)
Things Parents Should Know For Sending Their Children to the Mission Field
Safety Questions

6. Forms needed for Registration, Mission Trip Fees
Online Electronic Registration Form - Needed for Registering your Team.
Team Registration Form - For mission teams of 10 or more.
Small Team/Individual Deposit Form - For teams of 9 or less.
Payment Form - One Month Prior to Trip Departure.
Payment Form - For funds to be brought to Mexico with you.

7. Cultural understanding & preparation - Recommended reading for
all team members.  
You can print copies for your group to read, or you can make
yourself a copy and go over it with your group. Please be certain that your group is well
informed regarding this important section.
Customs & Culture of Mexico    Printable Version
Courtesies & Manners    Printable Version
Dress Code Sensitivity    Printable Version
How to Relate to the People of Mexico    Printable Version
Cultural Perspectives    Printable Version
Seven Principles for Highly Effective Mission Trips    Printable Version
Ministering in Mexico    Printable Version

8. Training resources
Short-term Missions Training Workbook
Ten Commandments for Mission Participants    Printable Version
Dealing with problem members    Printable Version
Ten Ways to Ruin a Mission Trip    Printable Version
Cross-Cultural Understanding Milestones    Printable Version
Surviving Culture Shock and Stress    Printable Version
Why Many Short-term Mission Trips are a Waste of Time    Printable Version
Sharing & Debriefing Meeting - Preparing to Return Home    Printable Version
An Analysis of Short Term Missions    Printable Version
Links to Other Helpful Websites That Offer Training Materials & Resources

9. Travel & Other Helpful Information
Van rental companies in San Diego who specialize in renting to mission teams
Auto Insurance for Mexico
Driving directions to the Mission Base in Mexico    Printable Version
For directions to our Mission Base" please email us:
missionstomexico@yahoo.com  
Health Insurance Questions
Medical Questions/Local Hospital Care    
Airline Travel/Travelocity.com  Expedia.com
Driving instructions for returning back to the U.S.
Passport Info
Crossing the border/Tourist Cards
Suggested Grocery Stores in San Diego, CA
Links to other helpful websites for travel, insurance and etc.
Travel & Safety FAQs for Mexico
Opportunities to Mexico!
We are Long Term Missionaries who use
Short Term Mission Teams in fulfilling the
Great Commission!

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    Mission Trip Fees

Fees for teams of 20 or more (not including pre-school

  • Adults/Teens (ages 13 & Older)      $225 per person
  • Children  (ages  6 - 12)                   $200 per person
  • Pre-school  (ages  0-5)                    Free

Fees for teams of 19-15 (not including pre-school)

  • Adults/Teens (ages 13 & Older)     $250 per person
  • Children  (ages  6 - 12)                  $225 per person
  • Pre-School  (ages  0-5)                   Free

Fees for teams of 14-10 (not including pre-school       

  • Adults/Teens (ages 13 & Older)     $325 per person
  • Children  (ages  6 - 12)                  $300 per person
  • Pre-School  (ages  0-5)                   Free

Fees for teams of 9-5 (not including pre-school)

  • Adults/Teens (ages 13 & Older)     $350 per person
  • Children  (ages  6 - 12)                  $325 per person
  • Pre-School  (ages  0-5)                   Free

Note: If you are a smaller team we would ask your permission to
link you up with another smaller team so you can experience the
fullest ministry experience options as possible!

For more about Mission Trip Fees click here!
For Promotion Tools to make your team larger click here!
Here's our general schedule for teams of 10 or more (not
including preschool):

  • Saturday Afternoon - Arrive
  • Sunday Morning - Cultural & Ministry Orientation Meeting
  • Sunday Afternoon - Evangelism
  • Sunday Evening - Church Outreach/VBS
  • Weekday Mornings – Devotionals/Work Projects/Visitation
    & Prayer Ministry
  • Lunch – Eaten at your specially chosen church
  • Weekday Afternoons – Vacation Bible School, Work
    Projects
  • Wednesday Evening (Optional) – Church Outreach/VBS
  • All evenings – Free Time
  • Friday - Debriefing Meeting/Free Day (optional departure
    day)
  • Saturday Morning - Depart

Here’s our general schedule for teams of 9-5 (not including
preschool):

  • Saturday Afternoon - Arrive
  • Sunday Morning - Cultural & Ministry Orientation Meeting
  • Sunday Afternoon - Evangelism
  • Sunday Evening - Church Outreach/Vacation Bible School
  • Weekday Mornings – Devotionals/Work Projects/Visitation
    & Prayer Ministry
  • Lunch – Eaten at your specially chosen church
  • Weekday Afternoons – Work Projects/Visitation Prayer
    Ministry
  • Wednesday Evening (Optional) – Church Outreach/VBS
  • All evenings – Free Time
  • Friday - Debriefing Meeting/Free Day (optional departure
    day)
  • Saturday Morning - Depart

Fees
Per Person-7 Day Trip
Adults-Youth     $225
Children (6-12)  $200
Pre-School (0-5) Free

Fees Include:
Lodging, building materials
& tools for work projects,
VBS Program, media & ministry
equip., coordination of ministries,
and our on site assistance!
We are Long Term
Missionaries who
use Short Term
Mission Teams in
fulfilling the
Great Commission!
We host:
Youth Teams, Family Teams,
Adult Teams & Church Teams.
All with any kind of work &
ministry emphasis desired!