Whether it is the picturesque countryside of Brazil, the rural villages of Uganda or the hustle and bustle of Nairobi, Mt. Gilead is committed to reaching the world with the Word of God. The international flags at the entrance of the Mt. Gilead campus represent the nations visited by the Mt. Gilead Missions’ team. With a heart for changing lives with the Word of God, we have journeyed beyond the walls of the church and into the world. Our mission trips have taken us globally from the war-torn and impoverished country of Haiti to the obscure areas of Solomon’s Island off the coast of Australia.

In partnership with Shalom Outreach Ministry, a missions organization based in Dale City, Virginia, Mt. Gilead has sponsored hundreds of missionaries to cross the cultural divide in the name of Jesus Christ. In addition to spreading the gospel, our strategies have focused on a variety of needs including food and clothing distribution in refugee camps, medical missions, and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Links
U.S. Department of State - www.state.gov/travel
Shalom Outreach Ministries - www.shalomoutreach.org
Know The Truth Ministries - www.knowthetruthministries.org

Click here to download a short-term missionary application.

FAQ's:

Bishop Robertson has made it a priority to be obedient to God’s commands and to preach the gospel all around the world. He not only sees it necessary that he goes, but he also makes it a priority to send his members overseas to minister. Members get the opportunity to exercise their God-given gifts all over the world while fulfilling the Great Commission. The following are Frequently Asked Questions for individuals being sponsored to go on the Mission Field:

• How do I get selected to go to the Mission Field?
Members of Mt. Gilead can submit a volunteer application in January to express an interest in going to the Mission Field for that year. Applications must be submitted by the deadline that is announced to Bishop Robertson’s Pastoral Administrator. Applications can be placed in his mailbox in the Helps Ministry Room.

• Can I choose where I go?
Although volunteers can state a preference on the volunteer application, Bishop Robertson chooses the members for each Missionary team as the Holy Spirit leads.

• What ministries does Mt. Gilead partner with?
Mt. Gilead currently partners with Shalom Outreach and Know The Truth Ministries.

• How much do I need to pay?
God has blessed Mt. Gilead to be able to send its missionaries overseas with all expenses paid! The only cost to the member is the cost for their passport, immunizations and spending money.

• What immunizations will I need?
Immunizations vary depending on your specific destination. You may visit the Center for Disease Control’s Website to get specific immunization information. The website is: www.cdc.gov/travel/destinat.htm

• Where can I go to get immunizations?
In addition to your own physician, you can go to any local Health Department, Patient First or Henrico Doctors just to name a few.

• How much will my passport cost?
If you are 16 years of age or older, the passport processing fee is $55, the execution fee is $30 and the security surcharge is $12. The total cost for the passport would be $97. If you are under 16 years of age, the processing fee is $40, the execution fee is $30 and the security surcharge is $12. The total cost for the passport would be $82. For more information, please visit www.travel.state.gov

• What are the upcoming missions trips for 2008?

February 17-27 - Kenya Mission (Bungoma)

May 4-14 - Brazil

June 26-July 9 - Nairobi, Kenya

July 6-16 - Sau Paula, Brazil (Youth Mission)

August 16-23 - Kingston, Jamaica

September 7-17 - Kenya Medical Mession

September 22-30 - Port Au Prince, Haiti

November 2-12 - Uganda, Africa

December 3-8 - Brazil Family Conference

 

• Where can I go to obtain a passport?

Passports can be obtained in the following locations:

Towne Center Station
1121 Mall Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday by appointment only
(804) 897-5619
Passport Photos Available $12.00


Richmond Main Post Office
1801 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23232
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday by appointment only
(804) 775-6304
Passport Photos Available $12.00

• After I’ve been notified that I’ve been selected to go oversees, what is the next step?
There will be an informational meeting/training hosted by the Team leader for all members going on that particular trip. You will be notified of the date by Bishop Robertson’s Pastoral administrator.