Short-Term Mission Teams

Costs vary for each short-term team and may include airfare, vehicle rental, insurance, housing, food, project supplies, VBS materials, construction supplies, etc. We make every effort to minimize costs and keep trips affordable.

Team members are responsible for securing their own funding by sending personal letters, posting their team’s fundraising link on social media, etc. Personal expenses such as passports, passport photos, required vaccinations and medications, visa fees, prayer letters, postage, souvenirs, or personal meals are not included in the total cost of your trip. Excess funds will be used to help with the team’s overall expenses.

Yes. All donations (including your own) are tax-deductible when made payable to Woodside Bible Church. Each team member will have their own digital support-raising link, making fundraising much easier. However, contributions are non-refundable. If you have to withdraw from your team, funds cannot be returned.

Teams are hosted by Woodside’s global partners, the missionaries we support, and the organizations we work with.

• Visas are required by some countries. If your trip requires a visa, the Missions Department will notify you and help with the application process if needed.
• Passports are always required to travel internationally. If you don’t have a passport of if it’s expired, start the application process as soon as possible.
• Routine immunizations are recommended but not required. In some instances, specific vaccinations are required to enter certain countries. If an immunization is necessary, you must provide proof of it to enter the country.

Each team member must have personal medical insurance. Woodside will provide additional travel insurance for international support in case of emergency medical or security concerns.

We don’t plan separate itineraries unless they’re necessary to achieve the team’s goals. Shared itineraries ensure smoother travel and stronger team unity.

Even if you’re unable to travel with a short-term mission team, you can play a vital role in advancing God’s work around the world. Here are three powerful ways to support our teams:

• Pray for them. Ask God to prepare hearts and advance the Gospel. Pray for unity, safety, and open doors for ministry.
• Give financially. Support teams financially through their fundraising portals. Your generous giving helps make these trips possible.
• Give your time. We need drivers to transport teams to and from the airport using our Woodside buses. Email us at missions@woodsidebible.org to inquire about training.