Do you want to join AWR on the front lines in beautiful Bogota, Colombia? This next March 2025, AWR will attempt to reach 5 million people with tracts in one week in partnership with the South Colombian Union.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spread the gospel through the printed page in such a large scale. Among other things, the tracts will teach important Biblical truths, connect readers with live Adventists who will minister to them and connect them to local churches, and encourage readers to watch online evangelistic meetings to make decisions for baptism.

Come join a team of 50 missionaries from around the world as we spread light in a darkened world this March!

Before making your decision to apply, here is more information regarding the trip.

Schedule
Arrival: March 7, 2025
Orientation: March 7 at 6:00pm local time
Outreach Days: March 8- March 15 (We will try to have one day off during this time)
Departure: March 16

Address: Bogota, Colombia (Exact Hotel address TBD)

Estimated Costs

5 Million Tracts: Provided by Adventist World Radio

Outreach Bags: Provided by Adventist World Radio

ARM Travel Insurance: Provided by Adventist World Radio

MISSIONARY EXPENSES IN RED:

Airfare: Cost will vary. You must purchase your airfare on your own. Instructions for sending usyour itinerary are detailed in the registration process.

Food: $125 (This covers dinner on the 7th plus meals until the 16th. The cost for this will becollected in the online application process.)

Accommodations: $50 (This special price includes subsidy from the Southern Colombian Union.)

Ground Transportation: $50 (This covers public transportation we will be using from March 8-15. Please be come prepared with $50 or its equivalent in Colombian Pesos in physical cash topay for the ground transportation that we will be using during the mission trip.)

Questions and Answers:

Q: What are the objectives of this mission trip?

A: This mission trip has several objectives which are listed as follows:

-To distribute 5 million tracts. (250,000 - 500,000 will be given out by missionaries. The remainderwill be given out simultaneously by members throughout the South Colombian Union.)

-To test a variety of different kinds of tracts to see which ones will generate the most amount ofonline foot traffic.

-Our missionary team will also likely be taking time during the trip to take surveys and sign peopleup for Bible studies.

Q: Is there an age requirement?

A: We ask that those who come are physically capable of standing and walking for up to 7 hoursper day for 6 work days in the field.  All minors must be accompanied by an adult parent orguardian.

Q: Who will be leading this mission trip?

A: AWR staff including Nelson Ernst, former Director of GLOW and current Director of LiteratureEvangelism for AWR. We will also have leadership from a variety of other individuals who areexperienced in front-line literature distribution efforts across the globe.

Q: What kind of outreach will we be doing?

A: We will primarily be giving away small tracts.  We will be placing them in people's handsthroughout Bogota in markets, at bus stops, in crowded streets, on parked vehicles, and inmailboxes with rules permitting.

Q: Will we be going out two by two?

A: Yes.  Everyday we will be going out in teams to various sections of Bogota using publictransportation. Once at our destinations in the field, we will be working in pairs at a minimum aswe give away literature.

Q: What will the accommodations and facilities be like there?

A: The South Colombian Union is arranging for missionaries to stay in lodging with facilities closeby for our meetings and meals. The exact facilities will be determined as soon as possible andposted here.

Q: How will meals work?

A: We will be serving vegetarian meals with vegan options. The meal timing is still to bedetermined. Often we have two meals a day but sometimes three.  Details on this will beforthcoming. Lunch will be had in the field during outreach time.

Q: What is the daily schedule?

A: The daily schedule will be determined and posted here as soon as possible.  In the meantime,here is a sample schedule from previous mission trips.

6:30-7:30AM - Breakfast

7:50 - 9:20AM - Worship and Training

9:30-12:30AM - Field Time

12:30-1:30PM - Lunch

1:30 - 5:00PM - Field Time

6:30 - 7:30PM - Dinner

7:30 - 8:30PM - Testimonies

8:30 - 10:00PM - Free Time

10:00PM - Sleep

Q: How will we communicate with each other?

A: All participants, upon being accepted after application, will be invited to join a specialWhatsApp group chat for the Colombia Outreach.  This group will not only function as a means ofcommunication when we are separated into our teams in the field but will also be the main placefor updates and communication before we head to Colombia.

Regarding access to data and signal while in Colombia; all missionaries must either utilize theircell phone carrier's international data plan OR purchase a physical SIM card in Colombia ORpurchase an eSIM such as airalo. We highly recommend purchasing an eSIM. They areinexpensive, can be loaded and configured easily, and require no purchasing of a physical SIMcard at a store in Colombia. You will need enough data to utilize WhatsApp for communicationand Google maps.  Google maps will be the primary app that will be used when we are in thefield.  We ask that everyone download and familiarize themselves with this app and how to drop apin to share your location.

Q: Who do I contact if I have more questions?

A: You can reach out to us at eniko@awr.org for further questions.