Come join Michelle and me as we celebrate Christmas and the New Year in Ecuador! What better way to enter 2025 than to share Jesus with remote cities in South America?
We will be heading back to the Northern Mountain region in Cotacachi. Cotacachi is a city in the Imbabura Province of Ecuador. This particular region is very spiritually dark, with witchcraft as a common practice along with the acceptance and worship of many gods and idols.
This December, we will have the opportunity to partner once again with Ashley and Meredith Penley and their family. They are Assemblies of God World Missionaries who are sent from the Cross Assembly family. We will continue to cultivate growth in three church plants. The focus of this trip is to share Who the Messiah really is and why the shepherds and wise men came to worship Him.
We look forward to serving with you on this global team!
Tim and Michelle Crutchfield
We will be heading back to the Northern Mountain region in Cotacachi. Cotacachi is a city in the Imbabura Province of Ecuador. This particular region is very spiritually dark, with witchcraft as a common practice along with the acceptance and worship of many gods and idols.
This December, we will have the opportunity to partner once again with Ashley and Meredith Penley and their family. They are Assemblies of God World Missionaries who are sent from the Cross Assembly family. We will continue to cultivate growth in three church plants. The focus of this trip is to share Who the Messiah really is and why the shepherds and wise men came to worship Him.
We look forward to serving with you on this global team!
Tim and Michelle Crutchfield
Ecuador FAQ
What are the dates of the trip?
The dates of this trip are December 27-January 4.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $2500 and includes airfare, ground transportation, food, accommodations, international emergency/medical insurance, and all activities. The cost does NOT include passport fees, immunization costs, food at the airport, and personal purchases for or on the trip. You will have the option to take an online security course for $30. That cost is not included in the trip.
A $200, nonrefundable trip deposit is due by the first team meeting. Additional payment deadlines will be communicated to team members by the team leader.
The overall cost MAY be reduced depending upon airfare. The team leader will communicate any adjustments with team members after airfare is purchased.
Are payments and contributions tax deductible?
Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.
Are contributions refundable?
If you are unable to travel after monies have been paid, please consult the team leader and missions director. Many expenses are pre-paid and nonrecoverable by Cross Assembly and will not be refunded or credited back to you.
How can contributions be made?
Online contributions are encouraged. Team members will be given a trip-specific link that they can use and share with others who want to contribute to their trip.
If writing a check, checks should be made payable to Cross Assembly. Per IRS regulations, team member names should NOT be written on the memo line. If at all possible, please include a payment coupon (given to team members at the first team meeting) with all check payments. Checks and cash may also be placed in a Cross Assembly giving envelope with the team member’s name and trip indicated.
Will I need a passport?
YES! Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the trip’s return date. A color copy of your passport must be submitted to your team leader or the missions director. Complete passport information can be found at travel.state.gov.
If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please consult the trip leader and begin that process as soon as possible.
Are extra immunizations needed for the trip?
Overall, please consult the CDC website and your physician and make a vaccination decision with which you are comfortable.
For more lesser-known vaccinations, you have options such as Passport Health, Rx Urgent Care, and Wake County Human Services. A quick Google search may also give other options. Please note that many vaccinations are not covered by standard health insurance coverage, so please research your insurance coverage, cost, and various providers so you’re not caught off-guard.
What if I’m not a member of Cross Assembly?
If you are over the age of 18 and not a member, please contact Tim Crutchfield at [email protected].
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader for special consideration. A parent may be required to join the minor, and all minors will require extra notarized paperwork.
What are the physical demands of this trip?
Please remember all international travel is physically demanding, and short-term teams are active every day of the trip. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
Do you have additional questions?
Please email the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
Online applications must be submitted by September 30.
How do I apply to join the team?
If you are ready to apply to join this team, please complete the application at the link below. The missions director and team leader will consider your application, consult your reference, and contact you in a timely manner.
The dates of this trip are December 27-January 4.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $2500 and includes airfare, ground transportation, food, accommodations, international emergency/medical insurance, and all activities. The cost does NOT include passport fees, immunization costs, food at the airport, and personal purchases for or on the trip. You will have the option to take an online security course for $30. That cost is not included in the trip.
A $200, nonrefundable trip deposit is due by the first team meeting. Additional payment deadlines will be communicated to team members by the team leader.
The overall cost MAY be reduced depending upon airfare. The team leader will communicate any adjustments with team members after airfare is purchased.
Are payments and contributions tax deductible?
Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.
Are contributions refundable?
If you are unable to travel after monies have been paid, please consult the team leader and missions director. Many expenses are pre-paid and nonrecoverable by Cross Assembly and will not be refunded or credited back to you.
How can contributions be made?
Online contributions are encouraged. Team members will be given a trip-specific link that they can use and share with others who want to contribute to their trip.
If writing a check, checks should be made payable to Cross Assembly. Per IRS regulations, team member names should NOT be written on the memo line. If at all possible, please include a payment coupon (given to team members at the first team meeting) with all check payments. Checks and cash may also be placed in a Cross Assembly giving envelope with the team member’s name and trip indicated.
Will I need a passport?
YES! Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the trip’s return date. A color copy of your passport must be submitted to your team leader or the missions director. Complete passport information can be found at travel.state.gov.
If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please consult the trip leader and begin that process as soon as possible.
Are extra immunizations needed for the trip?
Overall, please consult the CDC website and your physician and make a vaccination decision with which you are comfortable.
For more lesser-known vaccinations, you have options such as Passport Health, Rx Urgent Care, and Wake County Human Services. A quick Google search may also give other options. Please note that many vaccinations are not covered by standard health insurance coverage, so please research your insurance coverage, cost, and various providers so you’re not caught off-guard.
What if I’m not a member of Cross Assembly?
If you are over the age of 18 and not a member, please contact Tim Crutchfield at [email protected].
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader for special consideration. A parent may be required to join the minor, and all minors will require extra notarized paperwork.
What are the physical demands of this trip?
Please remember all international travel is physically demanding, and short-term teams are active every day of the trip. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
Do you have additional questions?
Please email the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
Online applications must be submitted by September 30.
How do I apply to join the team?
If you are ready to apply to join this team, please complete the application at the link below. The missions director and team leader will consider your application, consult your reference, and contact you in a timely manner.
Questions? Click here to email the team leader.