Missions Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Short- Term Mission Trips?

To strengthen indigenous churches around the world. Each of our trips is selected with a focus on how our teams will enhance the long term ministry of the missionaries and the local churches they serve.

What are the benefits of serving on a Mission Team?

The opportunity to stretch your faith and minister in new ways
Gaining an understanding of what it means to leave the comforts of home to serve the Lord in another state or country
First hand experience of how missionaries depend on prayer support
Meeting some of God's choicest servants, our brothers and sisters in other locations 

How can I join a Short-term mission team?

Candidates must have a salvation testimony and be able to clearly verbally express this conversion experience
Candidates must be FBCPS members
Candidates must complete a short-term mission application
Participants must attend all team meetings and meet all requirements set up by the team leader

How do I lead a Short-Term Mission Trip?

Simply fill out the Trip Proposal and Planning

The Trip Proposal must be completed by September 1st for placement on the following calendar year. We will be looking at the church calendar as a whole and placing trips on the church calendar. We feel that a team is best prepared when there is ample time to promote the trip and train the team.

You can mail or return the Trip Proposal  to the church office
4330 North Ave., Powder Springs, GA  30127

After that the Mission Ministry team will schedule a meeting to review and discuss your ministry plan.