SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
We organize regular short-term teams to work in partnership with local ministries to provide ministry services that the local partners can use to help in their existing community outreaches. Our teams conduct Medical/Dental Clinics; Children’s and Youth Programs; Business as Ministry (BAM) Seminars/Mentorship for local businesspeople and entrepreneurs; Computer Classes for youth and young adults; Vocational Classes, such as sewing or construction, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Discipleship Bible Studies. The Missions Ministry plans and prepares teams to minister in all of these areas.
Jesus called on us to fulfill the “Great Commission” in Matthew 28:19-20. This was a command for all of us to go and share the gospel with those that do not know Jesus and make disciples of all nations. In addition, we are called to fulfill the “Great Compassion” in Matthew 25:35-36— meeting the practical needs of the people to whom God sends you. In order for us to be effective witnesses for Christ, we need the power of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 1:8.
The following information will help guide you through the trip application process and preparation for the mission trip. Should you have any questions, please contact us:
Contact Us: 718-290-2003 or x2012, [email protected]
- You must be a member in good standing of The Brooklyn Tabernacle (or your home church).
- We are currently requiring that all trip candidates have a valid COVID-19 vaccination due to all the travel restrictions worldwide.
- You do not have to join the Global Missions Ministry to go on a trip.
- You must be able to attend all mandatory Team Meetings (usually 4 Thursday nights).
- Attendance at regular Global Meetings throughout the year is strongly encouraged.
- Active participation in a ministry is a major consideration.
- Relevant language, business, artistic or medical skills are a plus, but not a requirement depending on the trip.
- Non-refundable trip deposits of $100 are due immediately upon acceptance.
- A payment schedule for each trip will be published and must be followed. If the schedule is not followed, you will be placed on standby automatically, and you may not be able to participate in the trip. Please monitor your own payment due dates – do not rely on the Global office for this.
Step One
Review the expiration date on your passport and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled return date of the trip you hope to take. Also ensure that you have sufficient visa pages in your passport.
- Submit a photocopy of your COVID vaccine card to [email protected]
Step Two
Complete the online 2023 trip application form and submit the appropriate documents required.
- You must upload a color copy of the picture page on your passport as part of the application
Step Three
Send the following 2023 trip referral form to a pastor or ministry leader that knows you best to fill out online.
Step Four
Complete the ministry background check application and submit it to the Missions office. Please email us at [email protected] if you do not have the form.
When both the application and referral forms have been submitted, a confirmation receipt will be emailed to the applicant.
Medical personnel and social workers only: All medical personnel and social workers are required to hand in a copy of their most current medical license, most current resume/CV, and certificates. If any of these documents have not been handed in or have been updated since your last BT trip, please provide the BT Coordinators with new copies. Submit two passport-size (2”x2”) photos. These photos will be kept on file and used in the event of a trip-related passport emergency. If you’ve already submitted them for a previous trip, then you do not need to resubmit.
Lastly, you will be contacted to schedule 1 or 2 separate interviews depending upon if and when you last took a mission trip with Global Missions.
UPCOMING TRIPS
- Organization: The Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Trip Dates: April 21st – April 30th
- Team Meeting Dates: March 30th, April 6th, April 17th
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,300
- Description: Kenya is located in East Africa. The area where we will conduct our medical clinics is largely rural and the people survive through subsistence farming. This region has been devastated by a recent famine that has brought the worst drought in 40 years. Two-thirds of Kenyans live at the poverty level.
Our main trip goal is to provide Medical Care for the poor and disadvantaged. We are in need of Medical Professionals and Physical Therapists.
- Organization: The Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Trip Dates: May 24th – June 2nd
- Team Meeting Dates: May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 22nd
- Total Estimated Costs: $2,100
- Description: This region has been torn apart by civil war and religious extremist violence. Millions have fled as refugees or Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) throughout this area.
Our trip goals are to conduct 1) English Camps, 2) Computer Camps and 3) Children/Youth Programs. We are in need of Teachers, Computer Professionals, Children/Youth ministry workers, and Arabic or Kurdish Speakers.
- Organization: The Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Trip Dates: August 5th – August 12th
- Team Meeting Dates: July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd
- Total Estimated Costs: $1,400
- Description: Belize is the only English majority speaking country in Central America. Tourism is one of the largest industries here. However, 42% of the population lives below the poverty line. As with much of the entire region, Belize struggles with many broken families, absent fathers, abuse and substance abuse. Although much of the population identify as Christians, the vast majority are nominal.
Our trip goals are to provide: 1) Children/Youth Ministry, 2) Men/Women Ministry, 3) Sports Camp, 4) Arts and Music Camp. We are especially in need of Children/Youth Ministry workers and athletes as well as coaches with an emphasis on soccer, basketball and volleyball.
- Organization: The Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Trip Dates: September 14th – September 23th
- Team Meeting Dates: August 31st, September 7th, September 11th
- Total Estimated Costs: $1,800
- Description: This region has been torn apart by civil war and religious extremist violence. Millions have fled as refugees or Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) throughout this area.
Our trip goal is to provide a Medical Clinic for Refugees. We are in need of Medical Professionals, Physical Therapists, Arabic or Kurdish Speakers.
Keep in mind that we will be working, not in the conflict zones, but in various refugee areas throughout the country where we will be ministering.
- Organization: The Brooklyn Tabernacle
- Trip Dates: November 9th – 18th
- Team Meeting Dates:October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, & November 6th
- Total Estimated Costs: $1,800
- Description: The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country with over 100 million souls. The economy has been growing steadily for the past few years, but poverty has worsened due to a high population growth rate and the growing gap between the rich and poor. Natural disasters such as typhoons and major flooding happen every year near the Pila Laguna area, affecting thousands of people.
Our trip goals are to provide 1) Prison Ministry, 2) Children/Youth Ministry and 3) Men/Women Ministry. We are especially in need of Children/Youth Ministry workers and those with experience in Prison ministry.