1) Must I complete an Application Form?

Yes, you must complete an application form. You may download the application form by clicking here or going to our Resources page.

2) What is the OOOMM Policy?

The OOOMM Policy is extensively covered here: OOOMM Policy.

3) Who is responsible for Finances?

4) What is the cost for food and where can I get my meals?

Guest evangelists, medical missionary team and support staff are encouraged to take their primary meals (breakfast and supper) in the hotel where they are staying. Every effort will be made to secure this type of arrangement (to include vegetarian meals) as a package. Experience has indicated that when this is done, the meals are less expensive than when team members procure daily meals on an individual basis. We will quote an estimated meal cost whenever the information becomes available. If meals are too expensive or unsatisfactory, I recommend that other arrangements are made upon arrival at the hotel according to personal preference as long as this is in keeping with the daily team schedule.

5) What do I need to know to protect my health?

6) Is Orientation important, Where and When?

Why: Each year and with each campaign the great majority of the team are new comers. For a few, orientation might not be their first experience however the location may be new in the host country. Careful orientation therefore becomes necessary. The orientation is a four (4) hour period on the day that you arrive in the host country. A snack will be provided for the orientee. Topics of discussion will include: money exchange, campaign activities, programs, health guidelines, safety concerns, emergency contacts etc. Participation in the orientation is essential especially for first time evangelist, medical missionaries and support team members.

Where: In consideration of the traveling team, every attempt will be made to select an orientation site that is an in-route location to the hotel/lodging site. Whenever a campaign begins on Monday, orientation will be at a location which allows for less than two hour land travel to the site.

When: Orientation begins at 12:30 PM and concludes at 4:30 PM on the Sunday prior to the opening day of the Medical Missionary campaign and on Thursdays prior to evangelistic campaigns.

7) Is Internet access available?

As is desired, team members are allowed to travel with computers for personal use. In most countries of the world, internet access has become fairly easy. Access can be acquired at hotels, internet cafes and public locations as libraries. This might be the easiest means of maintaining contact with family and friends while away from home.

Experience indicates that traveling at times to a foreign country can be cumbersome for travel, security and theft target. If you must communicate using your own computer you will need to have a system installed that has local access numbers in the country where you are going which you can access. Check out these accounts before you leave home. To have these capabilities installed abroad can be timely and expensive.

8) Can I call home if I need to?

Utilization of a calling card is the best telephone access to the United States using land-lines. Any other land-line methods can be very expensive. Purchase of the calling card before you leave home is least expensive, but calling cards in the host country are usually easily accessible. MCI, AT&T and Sprint, three major US-based telephone companies, have toll-free access numbers in many host countries to facilitate calls.

9) Do I need a Cell phone?

Most cell phones will have access to the US, depending upon the plan you have. Check this out before you leave with your provider if you intend to use your cell phone. Rental cell programs can be acquired in most host countries.

10) How efficient is local transportation?

Local transportation can be expensive by taxi or mini-bus in some host countries. The host church will arrange for transportation for the guest evangelist, medical missionary and support teams at no personal expense to the team members on these occasions only.

To and from the airport to the Orientation site/hotel on the fist day.
From the hotel where the teams are staying during the campaign to the campaign sites and back each day.
NOTE: You are responsible for the expense of traveling or contracting transportation for any other variance than the above.

11) Do I need Medical Insurance?

Yes, you do need medical insurance. Make sure you:

• Have travel and health insurance with you
• Fill out Emergency Contact information and give valuable information to family members
• Take medications you must have in your Carry-on bag.

12) Do I need travel Insurance?

See previous question.

13) Is it necessary to have a Passport?

It is important to acquire a passport. This is easily accomplished by getting 2 photographs and completing the application process. Any Post Office will have the Application forms. Usually it takes about six (6) weeks to have the process completed. A passport fee is required.

Please do not wait for the last minute to accomplish this task. Get your Passport early.

14) Do I need to be concerned about money/currency exchange?

Exchanging: Host countries will provide information regarding hotel and meals in Local as well as US currency. It is important that you become aware of the exchange rate between your currency and theirs to determine what the accurate cost of items and services should be. Currency rates vary daily in some countries. You can find the current exchange rate between currencies via the Internet at: http://www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml this information is only a guideline. You may carry a small calculator to remain on target with exchange accuracy.

Generally, banks provide a better exchange rate than hotels. Travel using cash, Travelers checks or credit cards.

Personal checks are not accepted. These are suggestions and not universal guidelines.

15) How do I protect my money?

Using, carrying and protecting your money: Being discreet with the use of money is very essential. Using small sums of money located in different pockets and not requiring change from large bills is best. When you carry cash or Travelers check, it is best to use a money belt instead of putting money in your purse or wallet. If you are paying the hotel bill in cash, consider exchanging the money to the local currency and paying the hotel bill in advance instead of carry around the cash until checkout. Local Church leaders can give the best counsel on issues of this manner.

“One Out Of Many Ministry" is not responsible for losses of money or property which may occur.

16) How about safety concerns?

It is impossible to ensure safety and a risk-free environment anytime and under any circumstances in the world in which we live. Seeking God’s protection and security is the only safety provision available to the Christian. Risk is a daily reality in this life. However when we talk about safety, it is directed at keeping us safe and giving us the knowledge to avoid getting into high-risk situations. In this context accurate information is critical and vital. Daily we will gather information on the area of the host country designated for the campaign from as many local sources as possible. This information when checked out for accuracy will be relayed to the team.

One Out Of Many Ministry will do everything possible to ensure that team participants are not knowingly placed in life-threatening situations. Due to that commitment, we will postpone campaigns in one area and shift our focus, if necessary, to another area.

We urge evangelistic speakers, medical missionary workers and support team participants not to make any side-trips without prior consultation with local church leaders and approval from OOOMM team leader. These are some of the risks over which we have control.

17) Will I be able to go on tour and see areas of the country?

Each host country in which campaigns are organized has cultural and historical locations and places of natural beauty that are worth seeing. If team members are inclined to take a few days of rest or recreation before returning home to visit some of these locations, this is recommended as it can add to the already memorable testimony and experience.

18) What things should I pack for travel?

Airline Requirement: You are limited to two bags plus one carry-on bag and pocket book for the ladies. (Please consider limiting luggage to one (1) Suitcase and make available the second space for supplies going into the country for the medical mission). It is a good idea to pack a change of clothing in your carry-on bag.

What to take: In addition to the clothing items you need, take toiletries and personal medication, here are a few things you may want to add to your packing list:

NOTE: In addition,

• Pack liquid items in sealed bags
• Break-in new shoes before the trip
• Leave room in luggage for souvenirs

19) Are there travel suggestions or tips? How do I make hotel/lodging reservations?

Remember to:

• Travel Lightly
• Be polite when traveling
• Think of the items to place in your Travel-on (Remember Homeland Security Requirements)
• Limit the amount of Valuables you take overseas
• Clean out your wallet and purse, only take necessary ID with you
• When traveling as a team, select a luggage captain and assistant
• Do not leave Luggage unattended
• Turn in Copy of passport to team leader or director
• Have travel and health insurance with you
• Fill out Emergency Contact and give valuable information to family members
• Take medications you must have in your Carry-on bag.

The Art of Traveling

1. Travel Lightly
2. Travel Expectantly
3. Travel Hopeful
4. Travel Humbly
5. Travel Courteously
6. Travel Gratefully
7. Travel with an open mind
8. Travel with Curiosity
9. Travel Patiently
10. Travel with the Spirit of a World Citizen

Concerning reservations, OOOMM Recommends: In addition to couples (husband and wife), we recommend the sharing of rooms with somebody else of the same gender. The shared rooms will hopefully encourage the development of long-lasting trusting relationships and at the same time reduce the cost per person of the campaign. You may select your own roommate if you are from the same area or are knowledgeable of someone participating in the campaign.

OOOMM will provide information as early as possible for you to make your own reservation.

20) Can I share lodging space with a roommate?

See previous question.

21) How about credit card usage?

Major cities around the world accept credit cards and have ATMs available for the traveling public. They are also available at banks. Do not however depend on some hotels in developing countries to accept credit cards. Experience has taught that the exchange rates used for credit cards are frequently less advantageous to the traveler than those available through exchanging your cash and paying the bill in local currency.

22) Is there any benefit to travelers checks?

Travelers checks are good in some countries and not so good in others. They are good for security purposes because the banks often will replace them if lost or stolen. However, the exchange rate is much less than cash, (US currency) or credit card and only a few banks will exchange travelers checks in certain countries. For this reason I discourage the use of travelers checks.

23) Can I stay in the home of Locals?

Lodging with Locals: This is discouraged for logistical and transportation purposes. Everything the team does on a campaign is timely. We eat, study, have devotions and travel to the campaign site together. Lodging elsewhere can easily become a strain on the locals to keep the campaign participant with the team for each session.

24) Is it safe to go off on trips alone?

Travel only in groups for security reasons. Do not go off alone. Let the team leader know if you have to attend to business and follow the recommendations given.

Similarly, we urge evangelistic speakers, medical missionary workers and support team participants not to make any side-trips without prior consultation with local church leaders and approval from OOOMM team leader. These are some of the risks over which we have control.

25) Do I need to take along my medications?

Refer to question #11.

26) Is shopping available?

Do not shop too much (remember the mission). Shopping will be done in small groups. Vendors are sometimes aggressive. Try to get money used for shopping in small currency which more often will not require vast amounts of change. Do not retrieve all your money at once.

27) Will I be able to go to the beach or sight-seeing?

There will be adequate time each day for rest and recreation. At the end of the campaign 2-3 days will be allowed for touring the area.

28) What is the Airline requirement for luggage?

Refer to question #18.

29) Can I give or accept gifts?

Gifts of clothing should be new, lightly worn and clean. Do not make a public display of gift giving; do so privately, with the gift properly wrapped or in a bag. Do not encourage the reception of gifts. Gifts of fruits and small items are acceptable, as long as payment is not expected.

30) Can I drink the water or use ice in my drink?

Verify that the water is safe. We recommend that you only drink bottled drinking water, which can be purchased, in most cases, in the campaign country.

31) Do I need vaccinations/shots?

For each campaign country this should be carefully studied. I have added links so that each campaign participant can see for themselves what the CDC recommendations are for each country. If in doubt, check with your Health Department or see your doctor.

32) Will I have time for daily devotions and Bible study?

Each person should desire to maintain a spiritual awakening during the campaign. Morning and evening devotions will be conducted each day immediately after breakfast and supper. Participation is essential, be willing to share short testimonies as to what God is doing in your life and the experience in which you are engaged. Pray earnestly for the ministry and the work as God leads. Devotions should not exceed 20 minutes.

33) What do I do if I get sick?

If you are sick or have a concern, convey it to the team leader. You will have adequate time for rest and relaxation.

No one knows if or when they may become ill. If you are ill, contact the team leader. Depending on the degree of illness, a team member/partner will remain behind at the hotel with the sick individual.