Momentum
Travel Teams
EXPERIENCE
lasting memories and friendships
GROW
in your relationship with God
DEVELOP
character and ministry skills
BE TRAINED
to serve in real time ministry
Summer training
For High School Students,
in evangelism training, character development, and servant leadership
Travel Teams offers experience with sharing your faith, learning many ministry skills, giving testimonies, building team relationships, and so much more! Team members memorize scripture, learn to spend quality time with God, are a part of a discipleship group, and learn how to work hard. Foundational character qualities will be emphasized and taught by pastors, national ministry leaders, and trained adult mentors.
Training in a Biblical Framework in theology, character development, skill development, and practical mobilization.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Students are exposed to various ministry models and equip them with a Biblical framework of servant leadership within the context of the local church.
Travel Teams has a much different dynamic than the typical local church mission/ministry trip. Travel Teams is a ministry training program because there are guaranteed experiences and practical training that will be included and can be taken back home after tour. Students will meet like-minded teens from all over the country, will be poured into by quality leaders, will have traveled to different ministry locations, and will see ministry in a number of unique settings.
Momentum Travel Teams
is committed to :
Exponential Spiritual Growth
Strong Community
Authentic Character
Hands-On Equipping
Students are coached and equipped in hands on ministry opportunities. We not only utilize training experiences to help students effectively minister to others but we create opportunities to put what students are learning immediately into practice. Students are taught a ministry mindset that looks to be on mission wherever our teams are and after our students return home.
2022 Teams
Pacific Travel Team,
June 14 – July 5
This team’s home base is the West Coast Momentum Urban Center in Los Angeles, California with traditional ministry training and service opportunities in multiple settings including serving kids from low-income families and working with homeless and urban ministry.
specialty teams
Specialty Travel Teams (Worship and Children’s Ministry) are designed for students who are interested in pursuing more intense training in a particular area of ministry. In 2021, we launched the Worship Travel Team with specialized training in leading worship. Instruction in putting together a worship set, intensive sessions with worship ministry professionals, and learning more about the technical aspects of worship were all a part of this team, along with the personal and spiritual growth associated with Travel Teams.
Summer training
For High School Students,
in evangelism training, character development, and servant leadership
Children’s Ministry Travel Team, July 5-July 19
With orientation in Akron, OH and ministry in Ohio and Indiana, this team will gainadditional training in serving, teaching, and ministry specific to reaching children
Worship Travel Team, July 5 – July 24
With orientation in Akron, OH and ministry in Ohio and Indiana, this team will gain additional training in worship leading, programming, and performance. A video audition will be part of the final application process.
This team experience incorporates Momentum Youth Conference and a worship camp within the week of conference with Jordan Howerton.
After Travel Teams:
Faithfulness Program
Since participating on Travel Teams is not an end result but rather a step in the process, it is an expectation that Travel Teams Alumni be involved with the Travel Teams Faithfulness Program for at least the 5 months immediately following their tour on Travel Teams. There are three options you may choose to be involved in as a participant in the Travel Teams Faithfulness Program. With all of these options, there is an expectation for you to be actively attending your sending church/home church on a weekly basis. (If in college away from home, you need to find a local church there to plug into) and using On Track Devotions (supplied monthly on this Travel Teams website page) on a daily basis.
What makes Travel Teams different from other mission trips?
Students will make friendships that will last a life time! Ask anyone who has gone on Travel Teams and they will likely tell you that some of their closest friendships started with fellow team members on their team! It is a summer that is life-changing for most students, as they work together, learning, serving, and being a part of something bigger than themselves!
Where are the Travel Teams going in 2022?
The two-week specialty teams, Worship & Children’s Ministry, will be in Ohio and Indiana.
What are the dates for Travel Teams 2022?
The Worship and Children’s Ministry Specialty teams will both begin in Akron, Ohio on July 5 and conclude on July 19.
When do I apply for Travel Teams 2022?
Apply as soon as possible so you can start making plans. Summer will be here before you know it!
What is the cost for Travel Teams?
Pacific Team – $2445.00
Worship Specialty Team – $2445.00 (includes Momentum Youth Conference & Worship Camp Experience, July 19 – 24)
Children’s Ministry Specialty Team – $2045.00
THIS INCLUDES…
- A confirmation deposit upon acceptance to secure spot on team – $400
- Food and lodging
- Discipleship materials, On Track Devotions, and other training materials
- Equipment (rental vans & luggage vehicles, tour supplies, mailings)
- Expenses on tour (ex. Food, laundry, shower rentals)
- If flying to orientation, transportation from the designated airport to orientation site and transportation to the designated airport at the conclusion of tour.
- Staffing, leader expenses
- Team Shirt
THIS COST DOES NOT INCLUDE…
- Transportation from your home to orientation site. It also does not include transportation home after tour is over.
Keeping costs low is very important to us and there are many opportunities and ideas given to assist students in knowing how to raise support.
What does the cost include?
A Travel Teams journal, team t-shirt, and numerous discipleship resources are also included.
There is scholarship help available. We have never known a student who tried to raise their money not to be able to go on one of our summer ministry teams simply due to finances. God does provide!
What is not included in the cost?
Where do the Travel Teams leaders come from?
All of our leaders have to apply, receive positive references and each has a background check.
Students will also receive training from Momentum Ministry Partners staff, including Eric Miller, Director of Ministry Operations.
How many are on the team?
Where do the students stay while on Travel Teams and what do you do to safeguard students?
We use a “home base” model for our team housing, which means a designated location to house for most, if not all, of the orientation and tour. Travel Teams students generally sleep on the floor, unless the training site has access to sufficient beds for our students. Students will need to bring a sleeping bag or other bedding.
Regarding safety, all leaders go through an application process with required references and submit to a background check. All of our leaders who will be driving any vehicles go through a driving course for safety certification.
All leaders go through standardized training regarding safety issues and wise decision making. No student is ever left alone, whether in a community service opportunity or assisting the church with ministry. There will always be at least two students together.
Each team has one leader who is designated as the leader responsible for the health issues on the team—leaders travel with health information that parents/guardians provide. Should a health issue arise with a student, leaders will do their best to contact parents/guardians to see how they would like the situation handled.
Is there a luggage limit and how much can I pack?
I have dietary restrictions - can I still go on Travel Teams?
Absolutely. Whether the student is diabetic, gluten free/celiac, lactose intolerant, or even allergic to certain food items like nuts, we are open to working with the student/family as far as what they may need to bring with them on tour and what we can provide. We would ask that if you have any questions about this, you contact Sherilyn at travelteams@buildmomentum.org.
Am I able to bring my cell phone, iPad, or computer on Travel Teams?
iPads and computers should be left at home.
