2026 Costa Rica Mission Trips

Please complete the following application to be considered to participate in or to lead a mission trip.

Please note: This application does not guarantee trip participation.

Which short term mission trip are you interested in?

Rows	Rank choices in order of preference (only one required)
1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:

Name (exactly as it appears on passport)

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Name you go by, if different than above

Occupation

Gender

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

Marital Status

Spouses Name (if applicable)

Mailing Address

CityState

Zip Code

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Place of Birth

Passport Number

Date of Issue

Will your passport expire within 6 months of your departure date?

Date of Expiration

Name and address of your home church

Are you a member of of this church?

Do you regularly attend weekend church services?

I am

List places you have traveled internationally and the purpose of the trip(s).

Briefly describe your previous and current service in ministry (areas of involvement, length of participation, leadership positions held, training/certification, etc.)

Briefly explain why you believe in missions.

What would you say to someone who wants to know WHY he/she should become a Christian? (Include Scripture references)

What would you say to someone who wants to know HOW to become a Christian? (Include Scripture references)

How is God at work in your life now?

Please relate to us the story of your salvation experience.

Briefly describe any major life changes you have undergone in the past year. (Job or family changes, death of relative or close friend)

Do you have any health care training or experience? If so, explain.

Have you had CPR/First Aid training?

State of present health

Do you have any limitations or significant health conditions which might affect your involvement with missions or which you believe your physician would want us to know about?

Do you speak languages other than English? What is your level of fluency?

If you are interested in leading a mission trip, please complete the following questions:

How many participants to you expect to bring on the trip?

Do you expect to train your own team or do you need someone to do training?

Why do you want to lead this mission trip? Have you led a group before?

I have reviewed this information and certify that it is accurate. I realize that while an application is required for consideration of participation in a mission trip, it does not assure selection for this missions team. If I am selected, I will complete the paperwork in the participants’ forms. I agree to submit to the decisions of the team leader. I will be respectful of our hosts and the culture in which we have been invited to minister.

I acknowledge the above statement and agree to these terms. Please check below if you agree.

Name

First NameLast Name

If you have questions, please contact Lindy Thomas at lindythomas@midtexasgmc.org