Question 1

With what type of ministries do you partner?

Accepted Answer

Global and local ministries
Local churches
Missionaries 
Evangelists

Question 2

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

Accepted Answer

Access to GUM’s resources will help you broaden your ministry’s impact while saving you time.
Access to GUM’s expertise will help you plan and execute mission projects while avoiding pitfalls.
Access to a growing network of global and domestic partners as well as allies.

Question 3

How does the network function?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 10 years we have worked with Christian ministries around the world to provide them with the resources they need to be successful.  We match up the right resources to the right outreach ministries to most effectively impact Christians around the World.  Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Question 4

Where does GUM operate globally?

Accepted Answer

Today GUM operates in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, India, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Dominican Republic, and the US.  We are also involved with ongoing partner expansions in many other around the World.

Question 5

How does the GUM's Network work?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 10 years we have developed an extensive network of partner ministries around the world that need essential resources. We match up the right resources to the right outreach ministries to impact Christians around the World most effectively

Question 6

What is GUM's vision?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions envisions a worldwide entity within the body of Christ that creates an environment conducive for ministries and ministry gifts to work in harmony for more effective evangelism.

Question 7

What experience do you have with your ministry partners?

Accepted Answer

GUM has over 10 years of experience in collaboration with domestic and international organizations, including the Luis Palau Association, Next Generation Alliance, JA Perez Association, NEO Ministries and many others.

Question 8

What is GUM's vision?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions envisions a worldwide entity within the body of Christ that creates an environment conducive for ministries and ministry gifts to work in harmony for more effective evangelism

Question 9

How does the network work?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 10 years we have developed an extensive network of partner ministries around the world that need essential resources.  We match up the right resources to the right outreach ministries to impact Christians around the World most effectively.

Question 10

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

Accepted Answer

Access to GUM's resources
Access to GUM's expertise's for mission development and support
Access to Global Partners

Question 11

What is GUM's vision?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions envisions a worldwide entity within the body of Christ that creates an environment conducive for ministries and ministry gifts to work in harmony for more effective evangelism.

Question 12

What experience do you have with other allies

Accepted Answer

GUM has over 10 years of experience in working with domestic and international organizations, including the Luis Palau Association, Next Generation Alliance, JA Perez Association, Neo Ministries and many others.

Question 13

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

Accepted Answer

Access to GUM’s resources
Access to GUM’s expertise’s for mission development and support
Access to Global Partners

Question 14

What are the requirements to be a GUM ally?

Accepted Answer

GUM allies are dedicated to their respective missions while engaging with other organizations for mutual growth and benefit. They share many attributes including experience, intergrity, innovation, dedication, commitment to excellence an dteam-orientation.
 
While several of GUM'S missions are global in nature and many allies have international exeriences, GUM also engages in domestic projects so international expertise is not a requirement.
 
GUM invites potential allies to bring their kindness and compassion to the table. The organization is empathetic to the needs around the world and are always patient and respectful of their cultures. If you are interested in joining us, we invite you to contact us and help us continue the mission.

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Question 16

What experience do you have with other allies?

Accepted Answer

GUM has over 10 years of experience in working with domestic and international organizations, including the Luis Palau Association, Next Generation Alliance, JA Perez Association, NEO Ministries and many others.

Question 17

What are the requirements to be a GUM ally?

Accepted Answer

GUM allies are dedicated to their respective missions while engaging with other organizations for mutual growth and benefit.  They share many attributes including experience, integrity, innovation, dedication, commitment to excellence and team-orientation.
While several of GUM’s missions are global in nature and many allies have international experience, GUM also engages in domestic projects so international expertise is not a requirement.
GUM invites potential allies to bring their kindness and compassion to the table.  The organization is empathetic to the needs of people around the world and are always patient and respectful of their cultures.  If you are interested in joining us, we invite you to contact us and help us continue the mission.

Question 18

What is GUM's overall vision?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions envisions a worldwide entity within the body of Christ that creates an environment conducive for ministries and ministry gifts to work in harmony for more effective evangelism.

Question 19

What is GUM's overall vision?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions envisions a worldwide entity within the body of Christ that creates an environment conducive for ministries and ministry gifts to work in harmony for more effective evangelism.

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Question 21

What types of trips and programs does GUM offer?

Accepted Answer

GUM develops missions in countries around the world to broaden the understanding of Christianity by helping meet the needs of the communities they serve. Missions are designed to address a variety of specific needs of the communities they help including:
 
- Evangelizing missions
- Discipleship training missions
- Festival outreaches
- Many other types of missions

Question 22

What types of trips and programs does GUM offer?

Accepted Answer

GUM develops missions in countries around the world to broaden the understanding of Christianity by helping meet the needs of the communities they serve.  Missions are designed to address a variety of specific needs of the communities they help including:
Evangelizing missions
Discipleship training missions
Festival outreaches
Many other types of missions

Question 23

What is the long-term plan to support those we’ll serve during a short-term mission?

Accepted Answer

GUM utilizes short-term mission trips to help accomplish long-term goals.  We work closely with host pastors and missionaries to understand their communities’ needs and work to fulfil our common vision.  In order to move mission initiatives forward every short-term trip begins where the previous short-term trip finished while the entire process is managed by local coordinators in the field.

Question 24

What is the long-term plan to support those we'll serve during a short-term mission?

Accepted Answer

GUM utilizes short-term mission trips to help accomplish long-term goals. We work closely with host pastors and missionaries to understand their communities needs and work to fulfil our common vision. In order to move mission initiatives forward every short-term trip begins where the previous short-term trip finished while the entire process is managed by local coordinators in the field.

Question 25

How does GUM improve the communities receiving mission trip teams

Accepted Answer

GUM takes a holistic approach to community improvement through their mission projects. We are always mindful of the long-term effects of mission projects in their respective communities.
 
All foreign mission partnerships are based on the host's God-given overall vision for their community. Prior to engaging a community GUM performs a needs assessment to build a comprehensive mission plan.
 
GUM missions set out to increase the host's capabilities to help more people in their communities. We support our partners with schooling, health initiatives, discipleship programs, construction programs, youth camps, vacation bible schools, worship and overall encouragement.
 
Click here to see the ongoing stories of our mission communities.

Question 26

How does GUM improve the communities receiving mission trip teams?

Accepted Answer

GUM takes a holistic approach to community improvement through their mission projects.  We are always mindful of the long-term effects of mission projects in their respective communities.
All foreign mission partnerships are based on the host’s God-given overall vision for their community.  Prior to engaging a community GUM performs a needs assessment to build a comprehensive mission plan.
GUM missions set out to increase the host’s capabilities to help more people in their communities.  We support our partners with schooling, health initiatives, discipleship programs, construction programs, youth camps, vacation bible schools, worship and overall encouragement.
Click here to see the ongoing stories of our mission communities.

Question 27

What locations are available?

Accepted Answer

GUM currently operates missions in Thailand, Cambodia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Dominican Republic, and is actively working toward missions in Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Rwanda, Zambia and Laos.  GUM also continuously evaluates new mission locations

Question 28

What locations are available?

Accepted Answer

GUM currently operates missions in Thailand, Cambodia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Dominican Republic, and is actively working toward missions in Mexico, Costa Rica, India, Rwanda, Zambia and Laos. GUM also continuously evaluates new misson locations.

Question 29

What requirements do I need to meet to go on a trip?

Accepted Answer

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Question 30

What requirements do I need to meet to go on a trip?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the country of travel volunteers may need passports, visas, inoculations or other requirements.  GUM Coordinators lead volunteers through this process to ensure their security and safe passage.
Some trips have specific physical requirements due to the demands of the trip, which limit who can participate in certain aspects of a trip. 
Please click here to read GUM’s health questionnaire.

Question 31

What training will I receive to prepare for the trip?

Accepted Answer

Prior to mission trips volunteers receive orientation packages that detail specifics of their trip.  GUM then conducts periodic online video training through its MI Pro system to prepare volunteers.  Training includes travel preparation, weather expectations, culture orientation, and specific mission project instructions.  Training also incorporates live online meetings with local mission hosts in their communities and mission coordinators that manage volunteer churches locally.

Question 32

Where will I stay?

Accepted Answer

GUM coordinates lodging in the mission field which could include resorts, hotels, hostels, missionary compounds or other GUM living quarters.

Question 33

What will I be doing while I’m there?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers help their mission communities with a variety of goals depending on that community’s specific needs and interests.  A wide variety of volunteer experiences can be applied to the mission field as we support our partners with schooling, health initiatives, discipleship programs, construction programs, youth camps, sports camps, vacation bible schools, worship and overall encouragement

Question 34

Can I go on a mission trip alone?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Through GUM, individuals who would like to experience the mission field can join mission teams from other churches and become a part of a mission trip.

Question 35

How many volunteers from my church can join a mission trip?

Accepted Answer

GUM has coordinated as few as one individual to join a mission trip and has worked with as many as 60 volunteers on a single mission trip.

Question 36

Are kids allowed to participate on GUM mission trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Children as young as 13 can join certain mission trips with an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Question 37

Are the trips safe?

Accepted Answer

Global United Missions is dedicated to the safety of all of its employees and volunteers.  While all reasonable precautions are made to ensure team safety, foreign travel does carry inherent risks.  GUM addresses those risks at several levels.
Firstly, GUM works with in-country ministry hosts, local governments, the US Embassy and the US State Department for safety guidance in specific locations to greatly reduce risk.
Prior to mission trips GUM also conducts monthly online training sessions to properly educate volunteers on local logistics, customs and precautions to help ensure safety. 
While in the field GUM monitors local safety issues and conducts regular safety briefings to keep volunteers informed of new developments in that environment.

Question 38

How do I book a mission trip?

Accepted Answer

Please begin the mission process by submitting a mission application to GUM.

Question 39

Can you help my church plan a mission trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  GUM has developed a unique system for mission development and execution called MI Pro (Mission Interface Program) which enables local churches to connect to missions resources.  It is designed to greatly increase mission success.  (link to MI Pro video)
Access to GUM’s network will help you:
Broaden your ministry’s impact
Save you time
Help you plan and execute mission projects
Avoiding pitfalls
Helps your church answer critical questions when planning a mission:
Where?
What?
Why?
When?
How?
Helps prepare church members for outreach missions.

Question 40

How will mission projects benefit a partner church that sends volunteers?

Accepted Answer

International outreach has the effect of creating an international presence for churches which increases the size of the church
Helps your church fulfill the Great Commission
Confirms the congregation’s faith that they are following God’s will
Helps church leadership communicate the importance and practicality of outreach
Create branding opportunities
Relationships with global ministries (ready-made mission destinations)
Build global alliances

Question 41

Can GUM help us with budgeting for our mission trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  GUM draws from its years of experience developing fiscally responsible missions to help local churches make the deepest impact for a given budget.

Question 42

Can GUM help us fundraise for our mission trip?

Accepted Answer

GUM’s Mission Interface Program (MI Pro) has a fundraising feature for volunteers and coordinators to help fund your mission.  You can create a profile that describes your mission and your personal story of how you were called to join the mission trip.  You can then promote your trip throughout your social media circle to request donations to fund your trip.

Question 43

How do we coordinate a group mission from our church?

Accepted Answer

GUM has developed an onboarding process to ensure local churches’ mission success.
Your church can begin the mission process by submitting a mission application to GUM.
GUM will contact you for a mission assessment to understand your expectations and discuss scope and commitment.
GUM will help you identify a mission coordinator from your church to help you recruit and prepare mission volunteers.  Smaller groups may not require an internal mission coordinator and can be paired with a GUM mission coordinator from outside of your church.
Jock: New Position/Certification: GUM Certified Mission Coordinator

Question 44

How can you support us in marketing a mission trip to our church?

Accepted Answer

GUM uses their Mission Interface Program (MI Pro) to help churches deliver assets needed to present mission trips to your church.  Assets GUM provides include web assets, social media content, flyers, posters, photos, FAQs, etc.
     GUM also provides coordinator development so you can grow an individual         within your church to manage the mission process and interface with GUM.

Question 45

How many volunteers from our church are needed to form a mission trip?

Accepted Answer

Typically, mission trips dedicated to one church require 8 or more volunteers

Question 46

How many volunteers from our church are needed to join a mission trip?

Accepted Answer

Your church can send as few as one person on a GUM mission trip who will go alongside volunteers from other churches.

Question 47

Can you provide us with references from other churches?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Please click here to see what our volunteers and host pastors have to say about working with GUM
 
Jock: Link to quotes from host pastors and/or previous volunteers

Question 48

Can my church develop and execute a unique mission or will we participate in an existing GUM mission program?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  In addition to existing mission projects GUM can help local churches plan unique long-term mission projects.  We rely on our years of experience to carefully vet potential mission projects to ensure the safety of volunteers and the long-term success of the mission.

Question 49

What is the vetting process for establishing a new mission?

Accepted Answer

It takes approximately 2 years to develop a new mission as we work through the entire vetting process.
Preliminary due diligence report
Exploratory trip
Feasibility report
Establish relationship with an on-site host
On-site needs assessment
Strategic planning
GUM Mission Board approval

Question 50

Can GUM consult on my church’s existing mission program?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  GUM regularly contracts with local churches to perform mission wellness checks.  Please click here to contact our mission wellness coordinator.

Question 51

How can GUM help my church impact my local community?

Accepted Answer

GUM’s MI City (Mission Interface to the City) Program helps churches expand their footprint in their local communities by providing assistance with establishing local relationships.  We employ proven strategies to ensure that local churches make serious local impact.
GUM helps churches by teaching effective outreach
GUM gives guidance to help local churches engage in and support community outreach events such as a Community Day of Service and community health screenings
GUM gives guidance to help local churches engage in and support community outreach projects such as Adopt-a-Community and Adopt-a-Cop
GUM helps local churches form relationships with local ministries, municipalities, governmental bodies, businesses, etc.

Question 52

“Bringing Together Many Ministries for One Purpose”

Frequently Asked Questions

With what type of ministries do you partner?

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

How does the network function?

Where does GUM operate globally?

How does the GUM's Network work?

What is GUM's vision?

What experience do you have with your ministry partners?

What is GUM's vision?

How does the network work?

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

What is GUM's vision?

What experience do you have with other allies

What benefits are there for us when we partner with GUM?

What are the requirements to be a GUM ally?

What experience do you have with other allies?

What are the requirements to be a GUM ally?

What is GUM's overall vision?

What is GUM's overall vision?

What types of trips and programs does GUM offer?

What types of trips and programs does GUM offer?

What is the long-term plan to support those we’ll serve during a short-term mission?

What is the long-term plan to support those we'll serve during a short-term mission?

How does GUM improve the communities receiving mission trip teams

How does GUM improve the communities receiving mission trip teams?

What locations are available?

What locations are available?

What requirements do I need to meet to go on a trip?

What requirements do I need to meet to go on a trip?

What training will I receive to prepare for the trip?

Where will I stay?

What will I be doing while I’m there?

Can I go on a mission trip alone?

How many volunteers from my church can join a mission trip?

Are kids allowed to participate on GUM mission trips?

Are the trips safe?

How do I book a mission trip?

Can you help my church plan a mission trip?

How will mission projects benefit a partner church that sends volunteers?

Can GUM help us with budgeting for our mission trip?

Can GUM help us fundraise for our mission trip?

How do we coordinate a group mission from our church?

How can you support us in marketing a mission trip to our church?

How many volunteers from our church are needed to form a mission trip?

How many volunteers from our church are needed to join a mission trip?

Can you provide us with references from other churches?

Can my church develop and execute a unique mission or will we participate in an existing GUM mission program?

What is the vetting process for establishing a new mission?

Can GUM consult on my church’s existing mission program?

How can GUM help my church impact my local community?