Taiwan & Asia: STEP OUT 2023

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

Join us for STEP OUT 2023 - a short term programme that provides practical mission training as well as hands-on experience in Asia! Choose from 1 of 9 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

22 July - Arrive in Taiwan for the conference. All participants will have dinner together before the programme begins in the evening
23- 26 July - 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. The conference will finish during the evening of 25 July
26 July - Travel with your teammates to the outreach!

Dates	Saturday, 22 July - Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Apply by	30 May 2023
Conference Only Cost (excluding flights & insurance)	£225
Ages	18+
Suitable for

Outreaches after Conference

After the conference, on 26th July, you will travel with your teammates to the outreach country. You will be involved in local mission based on an educational programme.

	Type of Ministry	Outreach end date 2023	Conference + Outreach Cost
Taiwan - Taitung	Children's ministry with disadvantaged families	Monday, 31 July	£375
Cambodia	Slum ministry, Children's ministry, Evangelism & Discipleship Training	Monday, 31 July	£540
Japan	Evangelism, children's ministry, prayer walk, English events, practical help	Monday, 31 July	£675
Southern Thailand	Children's ministry, sport ministry & university campus ministry (please note for this option most people don't speak a second language and it is not a tourist area)	Monday, 31 July	£510
Singapore	Red light district ministry & Migrant worker ministry	Tuesday, 01 August	£680
Central Thailand	In Bangkok (26-30 July) - homeless ministry, kids ministry, experience Thai belief and culture. Korat (Rural area) (31 July-5 Aug) - Sport (football) ministry, local home visits, experience local belief and culture and youth ministry.	Saturday, 05 August	£650
Himalayas	Evangelism & Bible Distribution	Saturday, 05 August	£590
Korea	Multicultural ministry & TeenStreet Korea (youth ministry)	Saturday, 05 August	£795
Philippines	Countryside & tribal ministry - prayer meetings, Sunday school service, university outreach, church planting outreach & home visits	Saturday, 05 August	£690
Apply by	30 May 2023
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 22nd July.

Transportation from the conference venue to the airport will be arranged for before noon on the departure day, 26th 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 £20.

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