More convenient methods to apply for Short-Term Mission Trips are coming soon. Until then, here's all the information you'll need to get your application started.

Download a PDF of the application here.

Application Process:

Important! To process your application, we must have the following returned to LTI offices:

1. A completed application
2. The name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the pastor to whom you gave your Pastor’s Reference Form
3. Signed financial agreement
4. Signed consent to medical treatment and release of claims form
5. Completed Medical Assessment Form
6. Your non-refundable deposit

Laborers Together

It is essential that we, the body of Christ, touch the nations with His love, as stated in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Only as we learn to reach out to the world around us, in obedience to Jesus, are we truly disciples of Christ. Our short-term mission experiences are designed to help people not only fulfill the Great Commission but also allow them to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12). These mission trips provide people with:

• A chance to minister in a foreign country
• Help in using your new skills and keeping your zeal as you return home

A challenge has never been conquered by sitting still; it requires action. During our years of leading short-term mission trips, we have seen many lives radically changed as they allow God to use them to minister the gospel. These trips change the team members and those to whom they minister. We are thrilled that you are considering a mission trip.

We know you will come away saying, as others have, “Now I know that God speaks to me and uses me!”

Other Requirements:

• Spend at least one hour per week for 6 weeks prior to our trip, for our trip
• Apply for a passport immediately if you don’t already have one

Special Needs:

Laborers Together will work hard to assist you if you have any special needs. To receive appropriate assistance you must be sure to inform our office in writing as soon as possible. All travelers must insure that they are medically and physically fit for travel and that such traveling will not endanger themselves or others.

Insurance:

Laborers Together does not carry insurance on people going on our short-term mission trips. Therefore, we recommend that you carry your own personal and travel insurance.

Financial Policies

Tax Deduction

Laborers Together International, Inc. is a non-profit organization. LTI is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization, making donations to this ministry tax-deductible. The IRS requires control of funds to be released to Laborers Together for donors to receive a tax deduction. All contributions must be made payable to Laborers Together International or LTI. Funds must be send to us in U.S. Dollars. We also accept Master Card and Visa cards.

Refund Policy

You may receive a refund on any of our short-term mission trips. All cancellations must be in writing and received at LTI’s offices. No refunds will be made in the event of “no shows” or cancellations by the traveler after the start of the trip(s). There will also be no “travel vouchers” issued. Listed below is the refund schedule, which excludes the non-refundable deposit.

         90 days before trip                   75% refunded

         60 days before trip                   25% refunded

         30 days before trip                   10% refunded

         Less than 30 days           No refund

In the event that the short-term mission trip is cancelled due to political unrest or other circumstances LTI will either refund your money (excluding the non-refundable deposit and expenses described below) or transfer your funds to another trip with similar pricing.

Additionally, if for any reason you decide not to go on this trip, or the trip is cancelled, any money for expenses that had to be prepaid and are unrecoverable will not be refunded, such as but not limited to transportation and hotels.

Pastor’s Reference

Applicant’s Name ______________________________________

Pastor’s Name _____________________ Phone (___) ________

Pastor’s Address _____________________ E-mail ___________

We consider your reference to be a very important part of our evaluation of an applicant for a Laborers Together International mission trip. We rely upon your opinion of the applicant’s character and ability to function as a missions team member. For the best decision in regard to this applicant and for LTI teams, we need thorough information from those who know them. All information on this form will remain confidential. For that purpose, please mail your completed form directly to:

Laborers Together International

PO Box 486

Keller, TX 76248

813-527-4149         lti@ltin.org

1.   How long have you known this applicant?

2.   How well do you know him/her?

3.   Rank the applicant High, Medium or Low in each of these areas:

         ___Adaptable         ___Leader               ___Servant

         ___Responsible         ___Teachable         ___Honest               ___Punctual             ___Encourager         ___Helpful               ___Takes instruction well from leadership               

         ___Takes instructions well from peers in authority                            ___Can focus on a task    

4.   Are they: (Yes or No)

         ___Moody         ___Domineering         ___Argumentative                  ___Rebellious

5.   How active is the applicant in his/her church?

6.   Do you know of any instability in the applicant? Explain.

7.   Has the applicant, in the last ten years, been involved with:

      ___Tobacco       ___Excessive alcohol   ___Illegal drugs   ___Cult            ___Occult     ___Illicit sex           

      ___Been suspended from school or fired from a job

8.   (Please mark one.) Would you say the applicant has:

         ___A strong influence on his/her peers

         ___Little influence

         ___Negative influence

9.   Would you consider this person to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for an intense time of giving of himself/herself in ministry to others in the midst of cultural differences?

         ___Yes           ___No              ___Don’t know

10.If you were the team leader of a missions group would you:

         ___Very much want this applicant as a member of your team

         ___Be willing to take this applicant as a team member

         ___Take the applicant as a team member knowing there would be areas to be aware of

         ___Be hesitant to take this applicant as a team member

Please feel free to make any further comments or suggestions (add another page if necessary).

A negative response does not necessarily mean rejection of the applicant. We appreciate your timely and honest reply. Please send directly to LTI.

Signature ________________________   Date _______________

Laborers Together International

Financial Agreement

1. I have been given the cost of this short-term mission trip and understand that I will be given a payment schedule to follow. My signature denotes my agreement to pay this amount by the deadlines given. I understand that I am subject to losing my position on this team if I do not meet the deadlines.

2. I understand that I will receive a cover letter in the event that I choose to raise money by sending out missionary letters. I will send the LTI cover letter with my personal support letter. This cover letter is from Laborers Together International, and I will not change any part of it.

3. Please have checks written to Laborers Together International or LTI. (If you choose to work through your church, discuss this with your pastor and have him decide how your donors should write their checks. Your church can then write checks to Laborers Together International. The church will then be responsible to send tax-deductible receipts to the individual donors.) Laborers Together International will receive money, up to the full amount, at any time, providing the money is received by the deadlines given in the payment schedule. For any deviation from this schedule you must contact the LTI office and make approved changes prior to the scheduled deadline.

4. Deadlines are according to when expenses occur for each trip. Therefore, if I find it necessary to withdraw my commitment to this trip I will receive a refund based on the refund policy.

5. Any money given to Laborers Together International that is in excess of the trip fee will go toward other expenditures for this trip. For example, LTI desires to leave gifts of money with the missionary hosts.

6. Any solicitation of donations for personal spending money must be separate from Laborers Together International. No checks made payable to Laborers Together International may be used for personal spending money. Laborers Together International’s name, logo, or other materials are not available for this purpose. In soliciting for personal spending money, please make it clear that these funds are not being used for the expenses of this tour and are not tax deductible.

7. The cost of LTI mission trips does not include passport fees, medical costs or any other personal expenses that the short-term missionary may incure.

I have read, fully understand, and agree to this financial agreement. A breach of this contract will result in serious consequences and possible dismissal from this or any other Laborers Together International trip.

Applicant’s Signature _____________________   Date ________

Parent Signature ________________________    Date ________

    (if under 18)

Laborers Together International

Mission Trip Application

Name__________________________  Phone (____) _________

Address _____________________________________________

City ____________________ State _____  Zip Code __________

Fax (____) ________  E-mail _____________________________

mMale      mFemale                      Birthdate ______________                                                            (month/day/year)

Citizenship:  U.S.  / Other:   What Country? _______________

Social Security Number _________________________________

Parents’/Spouse’s Name ________________________________

Your trip choices:

         First         _______________________________

         Second         _______________________________

         Third         _______________________________

Home Church _________________________________________

Church Address _______________________________________

Phone  (____) _________         E-mail _______________________

Pastor ______________________________________

—Marital status:  married  / divorced  / single

—Are you currently in a dating relationship?    yes  / no

—Have you been involved with any of the following in the past ten years:

 alcohol  / illegal drugs  / cult / occult / illicit sex

Please explain:

A negative response to any of the above questions will not mean automatic rejection of your application. We are interested in your heart. Please be honest and explain any negative answer.

Please enclose a paragraph telling about your salvation experience and your relationship with the Lord.

To process your application, we must have all the items listed under application process in this application packet. Please check and double check that you have enclosed everything we need.

Conditions I agree to: Laborers Together International (LTI) is dedicated to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ and His church. LTI trips are ministry trips, not vacations. We require all participants to be in good physical, mental, and spiritual condition.

Trip prices are based on 2011 costs and are subject to change. Dates, travel arrangements, and schedules are subject to change if the need arises, whether it be political, natural or mission related. All applications and contributions to this ministry are nontransferable. All donations received by LTI go toward exempt project expense. To receive a tax deduction, IRS stipulates that the donor must release control of the money donated to the non-profit organization. All payments are to be made in US dollars unless other arrangements are made with LTI.

In the even of political unrest or natural disaster, LTI will decide whether or not to cancel the trip. If we would decide to cancel a trip, for any reason, team members will receive a refund. See refund policy.

Team members, leaders, and staff serve at their own risk, and LTI is not liable in the event of sickness, accident, death, or terrorist acts, or for transportation or any other expense beyond that of the normal trip costs. I also give Laborers Together International the right to use my picture, voice, and/or testimony in any type of promotional or advertising materials.

My signature (and signature of my parent or legal guardian, if I am under the age of 18) indicates my agreement with all conditions listed above.

Signed         _________________________________ Date _________

Parent Signature _________________________ Date _________

   (if under 18)

LTI, PO Box 486, Keller, TX 76248

Consent to Medical Treatment,

Release of Claims and

Hold Harmless, and

Durable Power of Attorney Form

For those who travel with Laborers Together International Short-term mission trip(s)

I, _______________________________, hereby affirm and agree that I am of legal age and am legally competent to sign this agreement and release; that I have fully informed myself of the details and risks of the short-term mission trip that I am attending with Laborers Together International prior to signing this release.

In the event that I am injured during a short-term mission trip with Laborers Together International and am unable to provide consent to medical treatment, I authorize Laborers Together International or one of its designees to consent on my behalf to the performance of any and all medical treatment judged necessary by Laborers Together International, until I am able to provide consent or until someone legally able to speak on my behalf is made available. I agree, individually and on behalf of my heirs, to release, indemnify, and hold Laborers Together International harmless from any liability which may be assessed against Laborers Together International as a direct or indirect result of said medical treatment. I agree to pay or arrange for payment for all costs associated with said medical treatment.

By signing this form I am agreeing to give Laborers Together International or its designee durable power of attorney, to speak on my behalf, for the dates listed below, which are the dates of my short-term mission trip.

Name of short-term mission trip _________________________________

Dates of short-term mission trip__________________________________

Signature ______________________________    Date __________

Signature of Parent or legal guardian _______________ Date __________

     (if under 18 years of age)

Witness         __________________________________    Date __________

Laborers Together International

Medical Assessment Form

Name ________________________________  Male  / Female

FAMILY HISTORY

Relationship            Age(s)                     Health status or cause of death

Mother

Father

Brother(s)

Sister(s)

Spouse

Children

Is there a history of:     Diabetes / Heart Disease / Cancer
         / High Blood Pressure / Other (specify)______________________

Explain above history:

PERSONAL HISTORY

When did you last see a doctor? What reason?

Blood Type ____________ 

Are you currently under a doctor’s care?           Yes  / No

If yes, explain:

Physician’s name and address:

Please list prescribed medications you are taking:

Please list over-the-counter medications you are taking including vitamins or other pills which you buy without a prescription:

Please list physical challenges:

Are you involved in any regular exercise program?   Yes / No

If yes, how many times each week and for how long?

Please check what applies to you (past or present) on the following chart:

Allergies (include food, dust, drugs, soaps, pollens, detergents, chemicals)

Allergies:

PAST AND PRESENT HISTORY

Please explain any “yes” answer from personal history chart and give approximate dates:

Item No.  Date(s)     Explanation

AUTHORIZATION AND PERMISSION

I hereby give my permission to any physician, medical clinic, or hospital to release any information to Laborers Together International or its staff.

Print Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________

(Parent’s or legal guardian’s signature, if under 18)

We Believe. . .

1.   . . .the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining doctrinal truth.

2.   . . .we are saved by grace (which is undeserved and unearned) through faith in Jesus Christ.

3.   . . .in baptism by the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues, as was initiated at Pentecost.

4.   . . .Heaven is the eternal dwelling place of all who believe in Jesus Christ. Heaven is a literal place. Hell is also a real place, and all who reject Jesus will live there for eternity.

5     . . . .there is one God, who is a Trinity, manifested in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.