Your Project
Who knows the details about my assignment?
Culture and ministry training
The Bible in Many Languages
When Parents Say No
General FAQs
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NOTE THE CHANGE!
Many liquid and gel items are not allowed in carry-on
baggage on airplanes. Find
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Traveling Details
Travel Info
Travel Policy
Travel agent
How to work with the travel agent
Why use the Student Mobilization Team’s recommended Travel Agent?
Price Quote for Plane Tickets
Booking your plane ticket
Travel Visas
Flight problems
Passport
Letter of invitation
Insurance
You must have this travel insurance before you depart the USA.
Immunizations
Travel Tips
World News
World Electric Guide
World Weather
Airport Codes
World
Time Zones
Airline contact info
Use these websites to find out about luggage size and weight limits and frequent flier miles, but we recommend booking your ticket through a travel agent.
Tips for traveling by plane
Jet Lag Info
Getting through Immigration & Customs
Foreign Language Basics for Travelers
Foreign Language Tips
Currency Converter
Currency Cheat Sheet
Create a cheat sheet for the prices in the country where you will go. Print it out and take it with you for quick reference when you're shopping overseas. NOTE: Do this the day before you leave since exchange rates fluctuate daily. Get my cheat sheet now.
International Dialing Codes
TSA’s Prohibited Items list
Reliable Travel Guides
Most travel guides have a specific focus, so read several to gain a wide knowledge of the country you will visit.
Fodors
Culture Shock! guides to world cultures
Worldwise Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Ulysses Travel Guides
Moon Handbooks
Kasbah Travel Guide
World Travel Guide
More Travel Guides...
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Coming Home
Your Evaluation
Personal Debriefing
Debriefing Tips for Family and Friends
How to Tell Your Missions Story
Help for returning from crisis situations
If your student experienced trauma or a crisis situation on the
mission field and is struggling to cope since returning to the
USA, please contact the IMB’s Member Care Team at 1-800-999-3113.
Email the team.
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Preparing to Go
Timeline/Checklist for individual preparation
Timeline/Checklist for team preparation
Preparing your parents
Spiritual preparation
Bible Studies, prayer strategies and daily devotions to prepare for your mission project and daily ministry on your local campus.
Physical preparation
Tips for packing, staying healthy and being safe in another country.
Safety and Security
Cultural
preparation
Learn about the do’s and don’ts of other
cultures as well as insight into your own culture and
worldview.
Funding student missions
Questions to ask your field supervisor
General Tips for Crossing Cultures Effectively
Resources to help you live and minister effectively in a cross-cultural setting
Identifying My Worldview
Church planting overview - the IMB’s goal for your mission project
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On the Field
Take these documents with you to the field for reference
Emergency Contacts
Use these websites to find out about luggage
size and weight limits and frequent flier miles, but
we recommend booking your ticket through a travel agent.
Medical Emergency
Lost Passport
Flight Problems
Interview your field personnel
Daily Bible Study Journal
Weekly one-hour accountability check-up
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Country Information
World News sites
People Group Information
World Map
Links to the Field
Europe
Africa
North Africa/Middle East
Pacific
Rim
Asia
Middle
America & the Caribbean
South America
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