2024 Step out in South Thailand (conference +outreach)
27 Jul 2024
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5 Aug 2024
GBP 415.00
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Journey Overview
A: Asia mission trips
B: Bilingual mission conference
C: Cross culture experience
D: Discipleship training
After the conference, you will travel with your teammates to outreach country. You will involve in local mission based on educational program. We are warmly welcome those who have passion for making difference in people's lives by using your gifts and talents.
The area you will go is not a tourist area. It is an university area where you will meet a lot students during the time of your stay. We also work with a local primary school which gives us opportunity to organize activities with the kids. Please be noted that here is not a tourist area and many of them do not speak other second languages.
For your reference, please check
https://www.om.org/mission-trip/gb/5814 STEP OUT is a short-term program that provides practical mission training and experience hands-on mission in Asia.
There will be a reduction in price for those who apply before the 1st May 2024.
Price excludes flights, insurance and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.
Individuals applying must be 18 or over.
If you live in the UK, and are 18+, you can use this link to apply now https://www.uk.om.org/short-term-mission-application-form
As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £15.
A small percentage will be taken from the conference/outreach cost on any cancellation made. Full payment will still be needed for any cancellations after 20th of July.
What To Expect
27 July: Arrive at Taiwan for conference. All participants will have dinner together before the first program starts.
28- 31 July: It includes main sessions, interaction sessions, team building, different practical workshops, cross-cultural awareness, GO night, prayer night, community night. The conference will end in the evening of 30 July.
31 July: Depart conference to outreach country/home.
31 July - 5 August: Outreach
- Teaching English in school regularly
- Running with a group of youth on the weekend
- Youth Fellowship after Sunday service
- Activities with a christian student club in university
5 August: Depart to home
Participant Profile
Age Range: 18-65
We are looking for people who love Jesus. No previous experience is necessary as here it could be your starting point! Additionally, if you have a heart for Asia but are not sure about where to start, this program is definitely designed for you.
Another distinctive feature for STEP OUT is the BILINGUAL conference (English and Chinese)! We warmly welcome Chinese speakers who struggle to communicate in English as Chinese interpretation would be provided throughout the conference.
Participant is recommended to have basic English communication skill due to our team common language is in English.
- *please be flexible, schedule might change due to outreach country's circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accommodation provided?
Simple accommodation
Will there be food provided?
You will be offered Taiwanese food and local Food. Special dietary needs have to be communicated in advance.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
You should arrange your flight to Taoyuan International Airport(TPE), Taiwan – ,Outreach Country(Bangkok DMK airport, - Nakhon Si Thammarat)- home country. Full details of travel arrangements will be provided by your local OM office.
Airport pick-up will be arranged on the arrival day. Transportation will be provided from the conference venue to the airport on the departure day.
- *please arrive at Taoyuan International Airport(TPE), Taiwan before 3pm on 27 July. Depart Taiwan on 5 August.
What should my health condition be like?
You should be in good health, and be responsible to obtain appropriate emergency health, medical, and travel insurance
Do I need a visa?
Only a TOURIST visa is required. In addition, Taiwan has visa exemption relationships with many countries. Please confirm full details in the website of Taiwanese bureau of consular affairs:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html