What happens on a newday global team?
newday global teams are hosted by church plants in different European cities so that you can have a real taste of what it’s like to plant a church in another culture! For part of your time on a team you will be involved in some way with the life of the church that is hosting you, possibly through children’s summer clubs, leading a service etc. You will also be out and about in the city as a team, prayer walking, worshipping on the streets, serving in other creative ways and having lots of fun!
What is newday Global?
newday global teams are a faith adventure! In 2012, teams will spend a week in France (Montpellier), Italy (Genoa) and Germany (Berlin) experiencing a taste of what it’s like to plant a church in another culture! Through being part of newday global, God has changed and shaped people as He has shown them more of who He is and they have discovered more of who they were created to be!
Once in location, for some of the time, teams will be involved in some way with the life of the church, possibly through children’s summer clubs, leading a service etc. Teams will also be out and about in the city, prayer walking, worshipping on the streets, serving in other creative ways and having lots of fun!
What about training?
All newday global teams will be together for a weekend of teaching and training from the newday Global leadership team just before the teams head out. Teams will then travel either by ‘plane or by train from here to their different locations for the week. We’ll let you know about the location of the training nearer the time. The weekend is included in the team dates.
Where will I stay?
Once in location, teams stay either in rented accommodation (villa/cottage) or in a local hostel/hotel or with church families. Wherever you stay it will either be near the location of the church plant or the city centre and you will use public transport to travel around the city. You will always be travelling together as a team, so don’t worry you’ll never be on your own! You will be given the accommodation details before you depart.
Where and what will I eat?
Part of the newday global experience is to taste life in the local culture and so, as a team, you will sometimes shop for food locally and cook for yourselves. You will also eat at local restaurants and possibly with the church sometimes.
How much does it cost and what do my fees include?
newday global teams in 2012 will cost £449 per person.
Included in your team fees:
• Selection day training
• Flights/travel to team locations
• Accommodation
• Insurance (travel & medical). Please make sure you insure your own personal belongings.
• Food & drink
• All travel once you’ve left the UK
• Fun excursions planned as part of the programme
You may want to take some spending money but we recommend you don’t take too much as all your living costs are included in your team fees.
When do I need to pay by?
You need to send a £50 deposit (cheques made payable to Newfrontiers) along with your application form, this will be cashed once you’ve accepted your place on a team. We will then ask for a further payment of £150 if and when you accept your place after the selection day. You can pay in installments after this but the cost needs to be paid in full by Friday 8 June 2012.
What happens if I cancel my place on the team?
Newfrontiers will take into account each individual situation but, as a general rule, we ask that if you cancel your place on a team once we have booked flights and accommodation in your name then you cover the costs incurred.
What do I need to bring?
Once you have been accepted onto a team and told which location you will be going to, you will be given a more complete kit list (if necessary) but the basics are:
• Bible, pen and notepad
• Passport
• Sensible clothes and good shoes to walk in
• Sun cream/sun hat
• Insect repellant
• Swimming costume
• Personal spending money (we recommend no more than £70; you won’t have much time or need to spend it!)
• Towel
• Water bottle
• 2 pin adaptor plug (if you have electrical items)
• EHIC form
• Any medication you may be on
• A rucksack in preference to a suitcase (we’ve found a rucksack is easier to travel with, but don’t buy one especially; a suitcase will be fine if it’s all you have)
If you are bringing iPods, cameras etc please be aware that your own belongings are your responsibility and Newfrontiers accepts no liability if they go missing or are damaged. The excess on your insurance may be more then the cost of replacing them. It would be a good idea therefore to take out your own insurance for your personal belongings just in case anything does happen.
Please don’t bring expensive jewellery or anything that is too precious to you.
Who is it for?
You! If you’re 16-19, love God and want to adventure with Him, go to ‘How do I apply?’ and fill in an application form! We’d love to hear from you.
