Group Projects

New Way Missions organizes short-term projects for ADULTS, rather than youth. We are adults and believe that adults bring skills and experience that are greatly needed on the mission field.

We don't do "cookie cutter" projects! We will work with you to help your particular short-term team make a long-term difference by planning projects which touch people and communities in holistic ways - spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically.

We link skilled adults with national Christians and their communities and give them the resources to become change-agents and beacons of hope. We can help by:

teaching better health habits,e.g., good nutrition, basic hygiene
holding medical/dental clinics for people who can't afford to pay
building latrines and teaching communities how to keep them clean
helping educate communities about domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
teaching better agricultural techniques
helping budding entrepreneurs learn the skills of small business.

We can help communities become beacons of hope by:

encouraging local believers by worshipping with them and praying for them
teaching lay people how to lead Bible studies
helping pastors gain preaching/teaching skills

We prepare you by providing various materials, e.g., team preparation manual, health teaching curriculum, cross-cultural insights, vacation Bible school curriculum, Bible study aids,etc.

We provide logistics. We take care of details regarding lodging, food, transportation, translators so your group can concentrate on effective ministry.

We go with you! (except on Individual projects) A New Way Project Leader will help you minister on-site.

We strongly believe in building equal partnerships with the national Christian groups with whom we minister. We may have more material and knowledge resources, but they have much to teach us about love, faith, worship, trust, sensitivity and relationships.

We will take a group as small as 10 (and we can combine folks from 2 or more churches to make up this number).

We will work to link individuals who feel called to the mission field with agencies/churches that need their skills.

2007 Project Listing

New Way Missions is looking for people who are interested in being involved with new ministries and in ministering in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua, and Trinidad.   Medical people are also needed for many areas.  Please contact us and let us know that you have a desire in your heart to help the people in these areas.  We would like to reach out to new areas in 2007, but we need you!!

            Dominican Republic  -  Higuey

Date:  Open per availability (1 week, Sat. - Sat.)

Registration deadline: 3 month prior to project begin date

Group size: 10                         Age limits: 21 or older  

Cost: $ 650.00  (Not included: Airfare or tourist card)           

There are many ministry opportunities in Higuey including, but not limited to:  1-3 days of children's ministry (VBS),  youth ministry, discipleship classes, TV and radio broadcast, participation and/or attendance with our partnering church, medical/dental out reaches, visiting patients in the local hospital, home visits, and prayer walks.  These are just examples just to get you thinking.

Soon this assembly of believers will begin building a church building and this will give you building folks many opportunities to use the skills God has given you to bless the body of Christ.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals, for first time short-term mission participants, and for those who like to be part of a new work.

Lodging: Hotel - 2 per room  

Passport Required  (Tourist Card obtained at the Santo Domingo airport.)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Santo Domingo

FAMILY MISSION-VACATION PROJECT

Dates: Open - per availability (1 week, Sat. - Sat.)

Registration Deadline: 3 months prior to project begin date

Group Size: 8 - 10
Age Limit:  This project is not age limited.  Family oriented.
Cost: $750.00/person (Included: Ground transportation, lodging-2 per room, breakfast & lunch:  NOT Included: Airfare and tourist card.)
Project Description:  This project will be good for medical folks and those who would like to take their family and have some time for mission outreach and some time for rest and relaxation.  From approximately 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., we will be doing some type out-reach, (VBS, Sports evangelism, Bible studies, work at an orphanage, community health teaching, or helping with a Medical outreach clinic in a Haitian village or elsewhere).  After lunch, you can spend time with your family around a nice pool, participating in other hotel activities, touring, or just resting.  (Afternoon activities and dinner will be at your own expense.)  There will be 1-2 opportunities to worship at a local church and maybe preach, teach, or sing.

Sightseeing, shopping, and beach opportunities will be offered 1-2 afternoons.

NOTE: non-medical personnel CAN do medical ministry! We will show you where you can help.

Lodging: Hotel - 2 per room
Passport Required.  Tourist card ($10.00) obtained at the Santo Domingo airport.

 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Santo Domingo

Dates: Open January - June per availability (1 week, Sat. - Sat.)

Registration Deadline: 3 months prior to project begin date
Group Size: 10-12

Age Limit: 18 and older
Cost: $650.00/person (NOT Include: Airfare or tourist card)
Project Opportunities: Church attendance and participation with one or more local churches, help in an orphanage, VBS, Bible studies, sports evangelism, hospital visits, visits to the elderly, ministry in Haitian villages, prisons, baseball camps. Medical, dental, eye clinics, construction at a church or orphangage, community health teaching, latrine building, etc. NOTE: non-medical personnel CAN do medical ministry! Just ask us!
Lodging: Dormitory style with group bath facilities. Most likely no elevators.
* Exact location will be determined at time of project.

Passport Required.  Tourist card ($10.00) obtained at the Santo Domingo airport.

MEXICO -- Chihuahua, MX

NEW ORPHANAGE  - (New Door of Opportunity)

Dates:  Open per availability  (1 week, Sat.-Sat.)     

Registration deadline:  3 months prior to project begin date

Group size:  10-12                                                     Age limit:  21 and older

Cost:  $ 600.00/person (Not included - Airfare or  Visa)

This project will be working with a newly started orphanage, Nueva Esperanza.  We will be helping with the construction of the home.  At present, they are renting a house. 

We can have a VBS for the children of the area and/or most likely in a poor colonia.  We can encourage the saints by joining a local congregation of believers for worship and if invited we will participate in the service.

Passport and Visa required (Visa obtained at border for approx. $ 20.00)

MEXICO - SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE

(New Door of Opportunity)

Dates:  Open - per availability (1 week, Sat.-Sat.)

Registration deadline:  3 months prior to project date

Group size: 10 – 12                                                    Age limit: 21 and older

Cost: $ 650.00/person (NOT Included: Airfare to Guanajuato/Leon, MX and Visa)

If you have a desire to work in an area of an un-reached people group, this may be just the mission for you.   San Miguel Allende, MX  a beautiful mountain colonial city of approximately 100,000 people.  Called the Cradle of Independence it is at 6000 ft. and the climate is very nice.  With less than 1% claiming to be Christian, this area provides many opportunities for evangelism.

 Ministry opportunities:  Door to door evangelism, neighborhood children’s outreaches, mime’s, clowning, gospel film outreaches, and much more.  The team would also help on the construction of a building which will be a training center and radio station. 

Lodging:  Hotel   

Passport required. Visa (approx. $20.00) obtained upon arrival.

REYNOSA, MX - MANY OPPORTUNITIES

                                                 NICARAGUA

(A new door of opportunity)

Date: Open (Sept. – June) [requested dates must be approved]

Registration deadline: 3 months prior to project begin date

Group size: 10-12                                           Age limit:  21 or older

Cost: (Airfare not included)     

$ 600.00/person – 7days, 6 nights

$ 750.00/person – 10 days, 9 nights

$ 870.00/person – 14 days, 13 nights

Ministry Opportunities:  There will be many areas in which your team will have opportunity to reach out to the people in Nicaragua.  (Children’s ministry; Prison Ministry; Clothing Ministry; Feeding Programs; Out-reach Ministry)  We will attend local churches, where we may be ask to minister in song, testimony, and teaching/preaching.   The location will be in the mountains just outside of Managua.  Depending on when your team goes, we may work on construction of a medical clinic or a school.  However, there may be other opportunities which will arise.

Lodging:  Small dormitory style (most likely 2-4/room).

Passport required.

PERU – Iquitos

Date:  July 8 - 16, 2008   Other dates also available.

Registration Deadline:  April 8, 2008.

Cost:  $ 700.00/person (Not Included:  Airfare)

Group size:  10-12                                                      Age limit:  21 or older

 On this trip we plan to hold a 3 day VBS/Children's outreach in 2 locations, a one time simple medical outreach for 1-2 hours after the children's outreach in both location, attend and minister in several churches, and do a little work on a building that will be an orphanage.

Many doors of opportunities are available in Iquitos.

Women's, Men's, Pastor's, Youth, Children's, and Marriage Conferences.

Training sessions for church leaders and teachers.

 Lodging:  Hotel - 2/persons/room

Passport required

TRINIDAD – New location

Date:  Open per availability (1 week)

Registration deadline:  1-2 months before leaving.

Group Size: 1-8                                

Cost: $ 500.00/person (Not Included:  Airfare nor Exit fee)     

Experienced concrete workers (floors/foundations) and block layers needed. 

We have a ministry that is starting a building which will be used as a church, Bible college, and youth center.  

During the winter when the weather interferes with outdoor construction work, the weather will be nice in Trinidad.  The people there speak English, so there are no language barriers. 

You will also get to attend and/or participate in a church service held on the porch of the missionaries home.

Lodging:  Dormitory style

Passport required.    Exit fee: Approx. $20.00

PROJECTS IN THE UNITED STATES

EASTERN KENTUCKY

Dates: OPEN (8 days, 7 nights)

Registration Deadline: 2 months prior to project begin date

Group Size: 10                                 Age Limit: 18 or older (No exceptions)

Cost: $350.00/person (NOT included: Transportation)
Project Opportunities: This project will focus mainly on home repair/construction. Ministry opportunities will be mainly to the saints of the local host church, the volunteers and staff of the partner ministry, and the folks where we will be working. However, God may open doors to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. There will be a time to share at our host church. If you have lots of construction people and your group prefers to stay in the U.S., this is the perfect project for you!
Lodging: Dormitory style, probably at a church. 

WEST VIRGINIA

(Montgomery area)

Date: Open per availability (Sun. - Sat.)                           

Registration deadline: 2 months prior to project begin date

Group size: 10 – 20 (10 women, 10 men)          Age limit: 21 or older
Cost: $ 350.00/person (Food & Transportation not included.)   Team will need a Camp Mom or Dad to be responsible for all meals including purchasing and preparations of food.  This person will be responsible for overseeing daily chores and camp lock up.
Ministry Opportunities: Construction/home repair, disaster relief recovery, work in clothing closet or food pantry, community health teaching, door to door evangelism, VBS, and encouraging the saints through local church attendance and/or participation.  Other opportunities may include home visits with shut-ins, visit the elderly at the local Senior Center or Nursing Home, etc.
Lodging: Dormitory style.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN the US:

PHILADELPIA, PA

FLORIDA

PHARR/McALLEN, TEXAS

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

• You need not be a medical professional to help with medical or dental out-reaches.  We  will show you how you can help.

• Musical group are always good for any project.

• Cost may vary slightly as cost increases are passed along to us or as we find less costly lodging and meal

June, 2007

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