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WHAT IS TREK

TREK is all about making disciples who will make disciples. On this eight-month mission program, you will receive discipleship-on-mission training and service opportunities alongside mature long-term workers. Trekkers form a tight-knit community that focuses on embracing a lifestyle of surrender and risk-taking obedience. Ages 17-21.

WHY TREK

ENCOUNTER

Encounter the living God in community.

LEARN

Grow your understanding of God, the church, yourself, and creation.

SERVE

Live the Gospel in the real world.

TREK Brazil

September - April

Training in Winnipeg (Starting in September)

North America Assignment:

Four Months (Starting September)

During your North American Assignment you will be immersed in life-on-life discipleship with our local mission partners, and you will continue to receive regular training from our Multiply staff team. As next steps are discerned, ministry opportunities may include low-income housing units, rehabilitation centers, after-school programs, discipleship huddles for new believers and/or a multitude of other holistic mission ventures. The team will be debriefed at the end of their North America phase, and then begin orientation for the international mission phase.

Europe Assignment:

Four Months (Ending in April)

TREK Europe

September - May

Training in Germany:

One month (Starting September 19)

Europe Assignment:

Seven Months (Ending in May)

The teams will spend a significant amount of time familiarizing themselves with a new language and culture and being discipled by our long-term workers, in partnership with national leaders. As next steps are discerned, ministry opportunities may include working with children, university students, rural church networks, inner city ministries, and/or a multitude of other holistic mission ventures.

DEBRIEF

TREK Brazil will conclude the end of April with debrief in country

TREK Europe will conclude the end of May with debrief in country

ADVENTURE

ADVENTURE TEAM BUILDING

TREK begins with an outdoor team adventure.

EXPLORE

Expore God's creation and your role within it.

ENCOUNTER A NEW CULTURE

Eat new food, learn a new language and encounter local history and culture.

DETAILS

PROGRAM COSTS:

The amount needed to be fundraised for TREK is $9,000 USD or $12,500 CAD Please don't let funds be the reason you don't apply.

All payments/donations are fully tax receiptable.

Participants agree to fundraise for Multiply to cover mission expenses. If you have questions or concerns about the fundraising please contact us:

Heidi Quiring - [email protected]
Terri Epp - [email protected]

TREK expenses include flights to and from assignments and in program expenses. Personal costs such as transportation to training and home, passport, vaccinations, travel health insurance and personal toiletries are not covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the first step in applying for TREK?

A: Fill out the form below to begin the application for TREK. This allows our team to get in contact with you and walk you through the application process in relationship.

Q: Is transportation to and from TREK provided?

A: Transportation to and from TREK is not included in the program cost, but must be arranged by the participant, communicating with program leadership regarding pick-up and drop-off.

Q: How do I pay for TREK?

A $200 non-refundable deposit to Multiply is required upon acceptance. Multiply is a Christian Charity and donations given from TREK participants or supporters receive tax receipts. Details regarding the various different fundraising deadlines leading up to the program start date will be communicated upon acceptance to the program.

Q: Do you have to be a Christ-follower?

A: Yes, we recognize that people are at different stages in their faith journey, but the TREK program is specifically working with committed Christ-following teams of people all around the world and requires a serious commitment to Christ-following in each participant’s life.

Q: Do you need to be Vaccinated?

A: TREK will follow all local guidelines regarding vaccinations.

Q: Can I receive post-secondary credits for doing TREK?

A: Yes! Multiply has agreements with many Christian Colleges and Seminaries that give credits for TREK, sometimes with additional reflection papers or assignments to go along with the experiential aspects of TREK. The number of credits offered varies from one institution to another. Request specific information from the contact us form here>>

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