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I realize that the following elements are crucial to the effectiveness, quality, and safety of our campaign together. As a member of the campaign team, I agree to:
- Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of a local pastor and I represent Christ, the local believers, my home church and NEXT Worldwide.
- Remember that I have come to learn, not to teach. I may run across procedures that I feel are inefficient, or attitudes that I find closed-minded. I will resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how I would do things.” I will be open to learning other methods and ideas.
- Respect the local believer’s view of Christianity. I recognize that Christianity has many faces throughout the world and the purpose of this trip is to witness and experience faith lived out in a new setting.
- Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
- Respect my team leaders and local believers and their decisions. I am willing to accept instruction, correction and suggestions about my conduct recognizing that as a part of a team, I need to make the group’s effectiveness and safety my first priority.
- Refrain from gossip and any other divisive or demeaning talk. I may be surprised at how each person will blossom when freed from the concern that others may be passing judgment.
- Refrain from complaining. I know that travel, unfamiliar surroundings, unexpected circumstances and new experiences may be difficult but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are invaluable. I will try to be creative and supportive in every situation.
- Respect the work that is going on in the country with the particular churches and people with whom our team is working. I realize that our team is here for the short term while the local believers are here for the long term. I will respect their knowledge, insights, and direction.
- Refrain from negative comments or hostile discussions concerning our host country’s culture or politics.
- Remember to be inclusive in my relationships. I will make every effort to interact with all members of the team.
- Refrain from any activity that could be construed as a romantic interest toward a national. I realize activities that seem innocent in my own culture may seem inappropriate in others.
- Abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages, the use of tobacco, and will refrain from any behavior that may be even perceived as inappropriate while on the trip.
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