What does the listed price include?

Unless otherwise noted, the listed price includes food, lodging,
ministry costs, international airfare and local transportation unless otherwise noted, a T-shirt, insurance, administrative costs, equipment, missionary expenses, and all communication concerning trips. The following items are not included in the cost of the trip: application fee, souvenirs, meals on “off day(s),” and all passport and visa fees. (For groups of ten or more, contact the national AIM office at (417) 862–2781, ext. 4039.)

What is the cancellation policy?

Once you are approved for an AIM trip, you are required to meet all financial deadlines. If you decide not to participate, all cancellation penalties will apply. Airline tickets and other deposits are mainly non-refundable. Other monies beyond these cancellations cannot be returned to the individual due to IRS stipulations. These monies will be held for two years in your national AIM account to be used by you only for another AIM outreach. Monies held by the local church are subject to local church policy. Due to factors affecting international travel, including situations concerning Assemblies of God missionaries, the national AIM office reserves the right to change or cancel outreaches. Prices, dates, and other particulars of a trip can fluctuate from the date the catalog is published and the actual departure time. In the event of a change or cancellation, monies received from individuals will be transferred to other trips in the name of the recipients after consulting with the individuals.

What deadlines am I responsible for?

Once your application is received, you will receive all pertinent deadlines. It is the responsibility of each AIMer to know all his or her trip deadlines. Each trip has its own deadlines which must be carefully observed and followed. In the event of a missed deadline, you may be disqualified from participating in the outreach and/or may have extra costs involved. Please note: these deadlines include all travel document deadlines.

What does the insurance cover, and can I get my own instead?

The national AIM office has secured insurance with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company for every AIMer. Be advised that most individual domestic insurance plans do not provide coverage outside the Untied States. For this reason, we’ve provided this policy which includes a complete package of liability, medical, AD& D, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation, and many other assistant services for AIM participants. This is a mandatory group plan. We have not found an insurance plan that is more comprehensive to protect AIM participants.The insurance is included in the price of the trip.

Who leads an AIM trip?

The national AIM office does not take lightly the responsibility of taking students to other cultures and countries. Leaders are chosen by the national AIM office in conjunction with local pastors and District Youth Directors (DYDs). All national AIM trips are in cooperation with missionaries and/or national pastors, who are familiar with the ways and customs of their lands.

What about safety issues in certain cultures?

Safety is first and foremost with all outreaches. You will receive detailed instructions about the rules and safety issues pertaining to your trip. In addition, emergency contacts and numbers are available for all outreaches. In the event of political or social unrest, as well as natural disasters, the national AIM office will attempt to re-route teams to a different outreach.

What does the application fee ($50) include?

Upon receipt of the application and fee, you will receive the national AIM Training Manual, In Mission. This manual helps you begin the extensive process of preparing for your chosen mission outreach. You will also receive a promo video, T-shirt (“AIMer in training”), fund-raising information, fund-raising sample letter, and all forms to be completed by you.

Am I approved when I receive the In Mission packet?

You are not approved until all forms are completed and turned in to the national AIM office. This is your responsibility! When the national AIM office receives your application fee, your application will go through the screening process. You will receive a letter of acceptance upon your approval. The initial packet including the T-shirt, video, etc., does not signify your approval. Make sure your pastor and other references return their forms to the national AIM office. These are important and are generally the last ones sent in. Don’t assume you are approved until you receive the approval letter.

Can individuals participate in an AIM trip, or is it “group-only”?

The national AIM office welcomes individuals as well as groups. Training for groups or individuals is available through the national AIM office. We
recommend every person participating in an AIM trip purchase the In Mission training manual for mission trips. The manual is included in the
application fee on national AIM trips.

I’m leading a large group; is there anything else I need to know?

Depending on destinations and the total number in your group traveling from the same airport, etc., a leader may receive a discounted airfare. Also, if a certain date does not work well for a group of ten or larger, please contact the national AIM office to check on the availability of alternate dates.