Preparing the Team

(6 months before trip through departure)

• Obtain formal travel documentation
• Plan the team itinerary and the daily schedule on the field
• Provide training and team-building
• Coordinate prayer support
• Oversee and coordinate fund-raising support
• Build encouragement support
  • Encouragement supporters make a consistent effort to specifically encourage team members during the pre-trip phase
• Obtain materials for the trip
• Handle Communications
• Handle documentation
• Establish and implement travel plans
• Before departure
  • Verify that there are no travel advisories at any point of the team's travels.
  • Send the Master Team List to FMI at least 15 days before leaving.