Level 1: Mission Trip Leader

Issued by FOCUS

Upon completion of a successful domestic or international mission trip through FOCUS, earner has recruited, fundraise-coached, and led small group experiences for 1-3 weeks in impoverished areas. Mission Trip Leaders are part of a support staff team, helping the Mission Trip Director (Level 2) execute tasks needed for a successful trip. This is an optional leadership role that missionary staff can take to further their apostolate.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Months

Skills

Earning Criteria

Once accepted to the position, Mission Trip Leader recruits participants from their campus or community. Leader is expected to recruit at least one student from their campus to keep their spot for mission.
Leader coaches participants to fundraise the total cost of the mission trip throughout the months leading up to trip departure. Fundraise coaching includes vision casting, regular phone calls, and encouragement. Leader also holds participants accountable to time-bound goals for fundraising levels.
Along with completing logistical tasks given to them by the Mission Trip Director, earner must attend weekly team meetings for six to nine months before the trip to ensure all details and tasks are brought to completion.
Once the trip departs, the group serves marginalized populations by collaborating with local organizations to ensure help is being given where it is most needed. Leader helps form participants through a series of assigned talks, and they check-in regularly with the Mission Trip Director to ensure trip quality and group safety. Leader contributes to the general well-being of trip participants by continued coaching throughout the duration of the trip.