Blessings, Cross Assembly family! My name is Matias Melendez , and I have served in the Royal Rangers ministry since 2007. We have an opportunity to go and serve the Royal Rangers (Exploradores Del Rey) of Latin American/Caribbean (LAC) at their Regional Camporama in El Salvador in April 2025. Camporama is an opportunity to reach boys and men of the LAC with the good news of Jesus.
The Cross Assembly team will partner with Royal Rangers International (rri.world) to prepare campgrounds, run activities like knife & hawk and rock climbing, build structures for events, organize equipment for various activities and complete any other tasks the leadership asks during the event. The team will be sleeping in tents and camping 98% of the time.
This trip is targeted to young men and their father or legal guardian. This is a great trip to join if you are sensing the call to global missions in your life. You will be able to meet thousands of young men like yourself, and you will be able to minister to their lives by serving them. Pray, act and join us on this great adventure with God.
I look forward to meeting you and serving alongside you.
The Cross Assembly team will partner with Royal Rangers International (rri.world) to prepare campgrounds, run activities like knife & hawk and rock climbing, build structures for events, organize equipment for various activities and complete any other tasks the leadership asks during the event. The team will be sleeping in tents and camping 98% of the time.
This trip is targeted to young men and their father or legal guardian. This is a great trip to join if you are sensing the call to global missions in your life. You will be able to meet thousands of young men like yourself, and you will be able to minister to their lives by serving them. Pray, act and join us on this great adventure with God.
I look forward to meeting you and serving alongside you.
El Salvador FAQ
What are the dates of the trip?
The dates of this trip are April 12-20, 2025.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $1900 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 at the first team meeting. Complete passport information can be found 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 Matias Melendez at [email protected].
Can a minor join this team?
Yes, minors can join the team, but they MUST be accompanied by their father or legal guardian. The minimum age for this trip is 12 years old. All minors will require extra notarized paperwork.
Do I have to be part of the Royal Rangers program to join this team?
No, you do not have to be part of Royal Rangers to join this team, but it is a great opportunity to learn about Royal Rangers and see firsthand how God is moving in the lives of boys and men.
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. This team will be camping for 98% of the trip, and bathroom facilities will be limited. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Matias Melendez, at [email protected].
Do you have additional questions?
Please email the team leader assistant, Matias Melendez, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
Online applications must be submitted by December 11.
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. If you are over the age of 18 and do not have a background check on file at Cross Assembly, you will receive an email to complete a background check.
The dates of this trip are April 12-20, 2025.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $1900 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 at the first team meeting. Complete passport information can be found 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 Matias Melendez at [email protected].
Can a minor join this team?
Yes, minors can join the team, but they MUST be accompanied by their father or legal guardian. The minimum age for this trip is 12 years old. All minors will require extra notarized paperwork.
Do I have to be part of the Royal Rangers program to join this team?
No, you do not have to be part of Royal Rangers to join this team, but it is a great opportunity to learn about Royal Rangers and see firsthand how God is moving in the lives of boys and men.
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. This team will be camping for 98% of the trip, and bathroom facilities will be limited. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Matias Melendez, at [email protected].
Do you have additional questions?
Please email the team leader assistant, Matias Melendez, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
Online applications must be submitted by December 11.
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. If you are over the age of 18 and do not have a background check on file at Cross Assembly, you will receive an email to complete a background check.
Questions? Click here to email the team leader.