Asia - Outreaches in different countries  |  Bilingual conference  |  Cross culture experience  | Discipleship Training

Join us for STEP OUT - a short term programme that provides practical mission training as well as hands-on experience in Asia! Choose from various outreaches which vary in length, location and ministry type so you can choose the outreach most suitable for you. Please note, spaces are limited on each team and some fill up quickly each year.

STEP OUT Conference

27-30 July 2024 - Enjoy the conference which includes main sessions, interactive sessions, team building, practical workshops, cross-cultural awareness, 'GO' night, a prayer night and a community night. 
31 July - Travel with your teammates to the outreach for the following days!

Dates	Saturday, 27 July - Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Apply by	30 May 2024
Conference Only Cost (excluding flights & insurance)	£240
Ages	18+
Suitable for

Outreaches after Conference

After the conference, on 31st July, you will travel with your teammates to the outreach country. You will be involved in local mission based on an educational programme.

The costs below include the conference costs. There is a reduction in price for those who apply before 1st May 2024.

	Type of Ministry	Outreach end date 2024	Conference + Outreach Cost (excluding flights, insurance, vaccinations or DBS if required)
Taiwan - Taitung	Children's ministry with disadvantaged families	Monday, 05 August	£455
Taiwan - Donggang	Children's ministry & Migrant worker ministry	Monday, 05 August	£455
Japan	Door to door evangelism, prayer walk, English lessons and events, maintenance work	Monday, 05 August	£665
North Thailand	Homeless ministry, connecting with youth through sports, music and art	Monday, 05 August	£380
South Thailand	Youth & student ministry and teaching English	Monday, 05 August	£415
Singapore	Red-light district ministry and Migrant Worker ministry	Tuesday, 06 August	£830
Himalayas	Trekking & Evangelism. Learning about their aids ministry	Saturday, 10 August	£590
Cambodia	Slum ministry, Children's ministry, English lessons, Evangelism & Discipleship Training	Saturday, 10 August	£655
Philippines	Church planting outreach, student & children ministry, home visits, prayer meetings	Saturday, 10 August	£730
Korea	Youth ministry, TeenStreet Korea, evangelism with refugees, labourers & immigrants	Saturday, 10 August	£780
Apply by	30 May 2024
Ages	18+
Suitable for

Participant Profile

We are looking for people who love Jesus, have a desire to share the gospel and have a passion for making a difference in peoples lives by using their gifts and talents. No previous experience is necessary as this could be your starting point! Additionally, if you have a heart for Asia but are not sure where to start, this programme is definitely designed for you. Another distinctive feature for STEP OUT is the BILINGUAL conference (English and Chinese)! You should also be flexible as outreach schedules may change due to circumstances in the countries.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be simple.

Food

You will be offered Taiwanese food at the conference and local food during the outreach of the country you are in. Special dietary requirements must be communicated in advance (vegetarian, dairy-free, food allergies, gluten free, etc.)

Travel

Participants must arrange and pay for their own travel from home country - Taoyuan International Airport(TPE), Taiwan - outreach country (if applicable) - home country.

For the conference, you should arrange your flight to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taiwan. Airport pick-up will be arranged on the arrival day for those that arrive before 15.00 on 27th July. 

Transportation from the conference venue to the airport will be arranged for before noon on the departure day, 31st July.

For those joining an outreach, you will be sent travel details and suggested flights/travel arrangements once you have been accepted. Please email [email protected] if you require more information.

Please do not book flights until you have been accepted and had confirmation from the team that minimum numbers have been met for the outreach.

Health

You should be in average good health, and must obtain appropriate emergency health, medical, and travel insurance.

Visa & Passport

British citizens can spend up to 90 days in Taiwan without a visa. Specific rules exist for naturalised British Citizens born in the People’s Republic of China and holders of British National (Overseas) passports wishing to enter under the visa waiver scheme.

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into Taiwan or your outreach country.

Please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for updated entry requirements for each of the countries.

Notes 

Outreach costs include the STEP OUT conference costs. Price excludes flights, insurance and any vaccinations required and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.

Individuals applying must be 18 or over.

As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate which will cost an additional £15.

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