Getting Started

Below are the key topics covered in the checklist.  If at any time you have questions related to the topics, please contact the HR Team at [email protected] or 1-800-THE-WORD Ext. 404.  We are here to assist you as you prepare for your ministry overseas.

We also want to support you in Prayer.

Country Information (by Region)

• Africa
• Americas
• Asia
• Eurasia
• Pacific
  
  

Finances

• Review your Options for Funding
• We have Tools and Resources available to help you get donors involved in your ministry
• Raising support for a long term ministry can be a challenge. Take a look at our Partnership Development information to help you in this journey
  
  

Passport

• Be sure the expiration date is 6 months past your return date.  For instructions to obtain or renew, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
  
  

Visa

• Use information found in the Country Info
• We often recommend Travel Docs for purchasing visas
• Passport Booth is one app that you can use to take your own passport or visa photos. Also local shipping centers and drug stores often offer this service for a fee.

Immunizations/Prophylaxis

• Seek advice from your Doctor
• Review recommendations in the country information and also at the CDC website
• Travel Immunizations or physicals – Passport Health
  • Contracted Prices (They do not take insurance, but you can pay directly or give them your ministry account number to charge)
    
    

Purchase plane tickets

• Talk with your Account Manager before purchasing tickets and give them your final itinerary
• Travel Agency Information
  
  

Evacuation Insurance

• Purchase Insurance