Mission Trip Application

2024 RAM MISSION TRIP APPLICATION

1. MISSION TRIP SELECTION

Select your mission trip:

NEGRESTI, Romania (April 18 - 27) - led by Chris Weaver

PANCIU, Romania (June 26 - July 6) - led by Randy Dobbins

BUCHAREST, Romania (July 20 - 29) - led by Ken & Katherine Webb

PIATRA NEAMT, Romania (Aug 15-24) - team leader TBA

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please type your name as it appears on your passport

First Name

Middle Name (if any)

Last Name

Name you prefer to be called

Date of birth

Place of birth

Gender

Male

Female

3. PASSPORT

Passport Number

Date passport expires

Passport Main Page

Upload a copy of your passport

4. ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO

Please type your current mailing address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Personal Email

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

5. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Church Name

Denomination

Church Address

Church Email

Church Phone Number

Pastor's Name

6. MARITAL STATUS

Select your marital status

Married

Single

Widowed

Divorced

7. MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Are you a baptized Christian?

Yes

Activities you are involved with at your church (if any)

Activities you are leading in your church (if any)

Have you served on short-term mission trips in the last five years?

Yes

Short-term mission trips: when, where, what type of ministry (1)

Short-term mission trips: when, where, what type of ministry (2)

8. RAM STATEMENT OF FAITH

Note: If you answered "no" to the above question "Are you a baptized Christian?" the completion of this STATEMENT OF FAITH section is optional.

1. We believe the Bible is the infallible, inspired and authoritative Word of God.
2. We believe in one God, eternally existing in three equally divine persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
3. We believe Christ is fully God and fully man and was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, took on
Himself all our sins, died and rose again, and is seated at the right hand of the Father as our mediator and advocate and is coming again to judge the
living and the dead.
4. We believe that all humanity is lost in sin and in need of salvation. God justifies the ungodly by grace through faith in Christ alone, apart from any
works.
5. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them to live godly and faithful lives.
6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are lost will rise unto damnation and those that are saved unto the
resurrection of eternal life and everlasting joy.
7. We believe that Lord Jesus gave His Church the mandate to proclaim the Gospel to all the peoples by making disciples of every tribe, tongue, race
and peoples groups of this world.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH & AGREEMENT: In making my application to join this RAM mission team, I affirm my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I agree and adhere to the above statement of faith. I accept the challenges of this trip with the full acceptance that our main purpose is to impart a saving knowledge of God through Jesus Christ to all we meet. I believe that any solution apart from the saving knowledge of God through Jesus Christ is only temporary.

I agree with RAM's statement of faith and I sign

9. RAM PRINCIPLES

AGREEMENT: While on a RAM mission trip I will respect and adhere to RAM’s Christian principles and promise not to use or purchase tobacco or alcohol products or engage in any behavior detrimental to the ministry of Jesus Christ. Regardless of religious background, I accept the challenges of this trip with the full acceptance that the main purpose is to impart a saving knowledge of God through Jesus Christ to all we meet.

I also will NOT personally bring, carry or provide ANY medicines or vitamins in any form for the purpose of dispersing personally to host country persons or natives during my participation on a RAM mission trip. All medicines purchased in the U.S. to be used during the mission trip are to be inventoried, packaged, and managed by the medical medical team member per RAM procedures. All the medicines taken to the mission field by the RAM team have to expire no sooner than a year from the date of the mission trip.

I agree with RAM's principles and I sign

10. SERVICE INFORMATION

If you chose "Other" please describe

11. TRIP INSURANCE

Legal name of the beneficiary

Insurance Beneficiary First Name

Insurance Beneficiary Middle Name

Insurance Beneficiary Last Name

Next kin to notify in case of emergency

Next Kin First Name

Next Kin Middle Name

Next Kin Last Name

Next Kin Phone Number

Premium Travel & Medical Insurance is included in the price of the mission trip. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is optional and it is priced according to chosen coverage.Would you like to purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance?

Would you like to purchase Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance?

Yes

12. HOTEL ROOM

I prefer to room with:

Roommate First Name

Roommate Middle Name

Roommate Last Name

Additional hotel room options:

I don't have a preference. Please place me with a roommate.

I prefer a single room (additional expenses apply).

13. AIR TRAVEL

What airport in the United States would you prefer to depart from?

Do you have any seating requests? Please know that most airlines are now charging for seat selections done before check-in

14. RAM T-SHIRT

15. PAYMENT

Registration deposit

I understand there is a $300.00 registration deposit due with this application

I will pay for my mission trip:

By check

Online (an additional 3% applies for credit card processing fees)

For CHECK PAYMENT

Please make the check payable to RAM and mail it to the RAM:

1950 Leestown Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601

For ONLINE PAYMENT, please click HERE.

Instructions for online payments:
Once you are on the RAM giving page, please follow these steps:
- choose OTHER at the question "How much would you like to give?"
- enter the amount you would like to pay for your mission trip
- choose ONCE at the question "How often?"
- click DONATE
- create NEW ACCOUNT by using an email address and password of your choice (unless you have a Cornerstone account with RAM)
- validate your newly created Cornerstone account by clicking on the link received from Cornerstone by email

- click LOGIN on the RAM giving page
- enter your billing information
- under COMMENTS include your name and the mission trip for which you are making the payment

16. FINANCIAL POLICIES

RAM's Tax Exempt Status - RAM has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization detailed in the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. All contributions to RAM are solicited with the understanding that, according to the law, RAM has the complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds. All funds received are at all times under the complete discretion and control of RAM. All donated funds will be used in the furtherance of RAM's tax exempt purposes for Christian missions, evangelism and church planting.

RAM's ECFA Accredited Membership - Since 2012, RAM is an accredited member of the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability (ECFA), which stands as a proof of our organization's solid financial integrity and accountability. For more information, please click here.

RAM's Cancellation Policy - If a mission trip participant cancels his/her plans to participate in the trip, funds received and/or donated on behalf of the trip may not necessarily be refunded due to purchases and expenses already incurred. For this reason, we encourage each participant to purchase separate trip cancellation.

I agree with RAM's financial policies and I sign

17. BACKGROUND CHECK

All participants on a RAM mission trip must go to the following RAM website page and fill out the BACKGROUND CHECK APPROVAL FORM. This form must be properly filled out and sent in with this application.

A printable PDF version of the Background Check Form is available on this page, if you prefer to print it, fill it out and mail it to the RAM office address.

If you have been on a RAM trip before, your background check is good for 5 years. Please contact the RAM office to see if your background check is current.

18. PERSONAL MEDICAL RELEASE AND AUTHORIZATION

I acknowledge there is a risk of falling ill or being injured that may be inherent to any international trip, including mission trips. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death. I acknowledge the risk of contracting COVID-19 during the trip.

I hereby decide of my own free will to travel internationally and participate in all activities prepared by Romanian-American Mission (RAM) during the selected mission trip.

I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the mission trip, and release, absolve and hold harmless the RAM mission organization and all its respective team leaders, team members, officers, board members, and all the legal representatives of RAM from any and all liability for illnesses or injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected mission trip.

In case of personal illness or injury, I hereby waive all claims against RAM including all team leaders and team members, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to organize the mission trip.

I sign this personal medical release of my own free will, and I authorize medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of my life and limb.

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

I agree with the medical realease and I sign

THE FOLLOWING SECTION SHOULD BE FILLED ONLY BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN, IN CASE THE MISSION TEAM MEMBER IS A MINOR

19.1. PARENT CONSENT

In case a mission trip member is younger than 18 years old, an informed consent and acknowledgement as well as a medical release and authorization needs to be signed by his/her parent or guardian.

I, the parent/guardian, agree and sign

Name of the Parent/Guardian:

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Middle Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Does the minor mission team member have any allergies, chronic illness, or medical conditions? If yes, please describe:

Is the minor mission team member prescribed an inhaler? If yes, please explain any helpful instructions.

19.2. INFORMED CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge there is a risk of falling ill or being injured that may be inherent to any international trip, including mission trips. Some of these injuries include, but are not be limited to the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by Romanian-American Mission (RAM) during the selected mission trip. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by RAM, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the mission trip, and release, absolve and hold harmless the RAM mission organization and all its respective team leaders, team members, officers, board members, and all the legal representatives of RAM from any and all liability for ilnesses or injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected mission trip.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against RAM including all team leaders and team members, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to organize the mission trip.

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

I agree with the informed consent and I sign

19.3. MEDICAL RELEASE AND AUTHORIZATION

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named RAM mission team member, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any x-ray, MRI, or CT scan examination, or with any medical or minor surgical treatment, and immunizations for the named RAM mission team member. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the RAM team leader to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to the RAM organization and its affiliates including directors, team leaders, and team members to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered mission trip.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

BY AUTHRIZING AND SIGNING BELOW, I THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THIS ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

I agree with the medical release and I sign

Thank you! Your application was submitted to RAM!