All trip participants are required to sign and agree to the following.


As a representative of Jesus Christ, the United States, and Thirst Missions, I will behave at all times in a manner that brings glory and honor to these institutions. I also will respect and follow the trip leaders and group leader and his/her decisions.

I am aware that my every word and action is being watched during the entire mission trip experience. Therefore, I agree to act and talk in a manner that glorifies the name of Jesus Christ. I want everything I do or say to draw people to Jesus.

I will be spiritually, physically, and mentally prepared for a mission trip that will stretch me and mold me in ways that I can only imagine. I will do everything I can ahead of time to prepare myself for a “trip of a lifetime.”

I am a guest in the country I am visiting. I will respect and follow the traditions of the local people and nationals. For example: If the way I dress offends them, I will change.

I have come to learn from the people I am visiting. I will not criticize the culture, efficiency, work habits, food, traditions, etc. with which I come in contact. I have come not to judge, but to learn and to share the person of Jesus through my words, actions, and deeds.

I agree to have a servant attitude at all times. When I am doing a task or ministry I don’t particularly care for, I will put my best foot forward and be a witness in this activity and in everything I will participate in while on the trip.

I will use words that encourage and build up my team members and the nationals at all times. This means I will refrain from gossip or words that bring dissention and take focus away from the goals of the trip.

I will have a positive attitude at all times. Every trip has its challenges and unforeseen circumstances. People could get sick, items lost, and plans changed. I realize that there are times I will need to “roll with the punches” and look at challenges as opportunities to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

I will work with all members of the team. I will refrain from pursuing romantic relationships during the trip. If my spouse or significant other is on the trip with me, I will make every effort to spend time with each person of the group and interact with all team members. I realize that sleeping accommodations most likely will not allow me to stay in the same room as my spouse. Men will be in rooms with men and women with women. For those participants staying in a hotel, most rooms will have 4 people/room.

I will attend all team meetings and fulfill the responsibilities I have agreed to before, during, and after the trip. If I am not able to attend a meeting I will be in contact with my group leader as to what I missed.

I will abstain from using, consuming, or possessing alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal drugs while on the trip. I will not steal or commit any crime or do anything illegal while on the trip. I will meet all medical, logistical, and legal travel requirements. I also will not talk negatively about United States politics or the host country’s politics during the trip.

If in the future I desire to return to Belize on a mission trip to visit any connections or ministry locations from this mission trip, I must do so through Thirst Missions or receive their written permission to do so. This will enable the overall vision and plans for the ministry as agreed upon through Thirst Missions' connections in Belize to continue.

I will follow the travel, supply, clothing, financial, medical guidelines, etc. set forth and explained to me prior to the trip. I am responsible for knowing and following everything in the team handbook and explained at the team meetings.

I will follow all import and export laws. I will not attempt to bring any item or good into the host country or back into the United States that is banned.

If I break any of the rules listed above, at the discretion of a Thirst Missions representative and in conjunction with my group leader, my mission trip can be terminated and I can be sent home at my own expense. I realize that to attend this trip and represent Jesus Christ on the mission field is a privilege and if I abuse that privilege this constitutes the right for my trip to end prematurely.