Do you like to work with your hands and build things? Will you answer the call to come Build Churches & Build Hope in rural Ivory Coast, West Africa?
Come with us on a life-changing journey, where your skills and compassion will make a lasting impact. Join us on a mission trip to build churches, providing local villages with a place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Experience the joy of working alongside local people, sharing your faith, and building lasting relationships. Your contribution will help create permanent structures where generations to come can gather, connect, share the gospel, and build their faith in Jesus Christ. This mission trip is more than just construction. It's an opportunity to:
• Make a tangible difference: Your hands will build walls, but your heart will build bridges of understanding and love for the people of Ivory Coast.
• Immerse yourself in a new culture: Experience the vibrant traditions, warm hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes of Ivory Coast.
• Deepen your faith: Witness the power of God’s community working across cultures, and the transformative impact of sharing your beliefs.
We will once again be partnering with Kevin and Moriah Thompson, Full-time missionaries in Ivory Coast, sent out from Sanford, NC. They lead the AGWM ministry called “Africa Tabernacle Evangelism” and are amazing servants of the Lord in that region.
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
Come with us on a life-changing journey, where your skills and compassion will make a lasting impact. Join us on a mission trip to build churches, providing local villages with a place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Experience the joy of working alongside local people, sharing your faith, and building lasting relationships. Your contribution will help create permanent structures where generations to come can gather, connect, share the gospel, and build their faith in Jesus Christ. This mission trip is more than just construction. It's an opportunity to:
• Make a tangible difference: Your hands will build walls, but your heart will build bridges of understanding and love for the people of Ivory Coast.
• Immerse yourself in a new culture: Experience the vibrant traditions, warm hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes of Ivory Coast.
• Deepen your faith: Witness the power of God’s community working across cultures, and the transformative impact of sharing your beliefs.
We will once again be partnering with Kevin and Moriah Thompson, Full-time missionaries in Ivory Coast, sent out from Sanford, NC. They lead the AGWM ministry called “Africa Tabernacle Evangelism” and are amazing servants of the Lord in that region.
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10
Ivory Coast FAQ
What are the dates of the trip?
The dates for this trip have been updated to August 9-18, 2025 and will be confirmed when airline is purchased.
What will we do in Ivory Coast?
We will partner with full time missionaries to be the hands and feet of Jesus by constructing multiple church buildings in small villages (called tabernacles, pre-fab steel structures with a roof). We will also invite villagers to evangelistic services at the new buildings and seek other opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs about $3200 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 may also take an online security course for $30 (per family). 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.
Are payments and contributions tax deductible?
Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.
Are contributions refundable?
Please note that contributions (including the trip deposit) are nonrefundable and nontransferable. In the case of trip cancellation, monies will be given to other missions endeavors through Cross Assembly. Excess monies raised will be used for team purchases, missionary needs, or general missions endeavors through Cross Assembly.
How can contributions be made?
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.
Online contributions can be made through a team-specific giving link. The link will be given to team members for their use and for them to distribute to their donors.
Does Cross Assembly help fund short-term trips?
No, individual team members are responsible to contribute or raise funds for the entirety of their trip budget. Cross Assembly sends over 150 people a year on short-term trips, so individual funding for team members is not budgeted. By registering for the trip, an applicant commits to cover his or her expenses for the trip.
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 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. It may take up to 4 months to receive a new passport.
Are extra immunizations needed for the trip?
Yellow Fever Vaccine documentation is REQUIRED for entry into Ivory Coast.
Typhoid & Hepatitis-A vaccinations are recommended by CDC. Malaria pills are also recommended before, during, and after travel.
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 are 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 the team leader, Keith Majeroni at [email protected] for special consideration.
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader, Keith Majeroni at [email protected] for special consideration. A minor must be accompanied by a parent and 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. This trip will have additional physical demands as much of the trip will involve construction work. On the construction sites, you can expect to be on your feet for extended periods, moving about on uneven terrain, working on ladders, and lifting or moving materials of 40+ lbs. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Keith Majeroni, at [email protected].
How do I apply to join the team?
If you are ready to apply to join this team, please complete Step 2 of the Next Steps process by completing an 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. In-person meetings will be conducted to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond to the email link that you receive.
Do you have additional questions?
Please email Keith Majeroni at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.
The dates for this trip have been updated to August 9-18, 2025 and will be confirmed when airline is purchased.
What will we do in Ivory Coast?
We will partner with full time missionaries to be the hands and feet of Jesus by constructing multiple church buildings in small villages (called tabernacles, pre-fab steel structures with a roof). We will also invite villagers to evangelistic services at the new buildings and seek other opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs about $3200 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 may also take an online security course for $30 (per family). 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.
Are payments and contributions tax deductible?
Yes, an end-of-year contribution receipt will be provided from Cross Assembly.
Are contributions refundable?
Please note that contributions (including the trip deposit) are nonrefundable and nontransferable. In the case of trip cancellation, monies will be given to other missions endeavors through Cross Assembly. Excess monies raised will be used for team purchases, missionary needs, or general missions endeavors through Cross Assembly.
How can contributions be made?
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.
Online contributions can be made through a team-specific giving link. The link will be given to team members for their use and for them to distribute to their donors.
Does Cross Assembly help fund short-term trips?
No, individual team members are responsible to contribute or raise funds for the entirety of their trip budget. Cross Assembly sends over 150 people a year on short-term trips, so individual funding for team members is not budgeted. By registering for the trip, an applicant commits to cover his or her expenses for the trip.
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 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. It may take up to 4 months to receive a new passport.
Are extra immunizations needed for the trip?
Yellow Fever Vaccine documentation is REQUIRED for entry into Ivory Coast.
Typhoid & Hepatitis-A vaccinations are recommended by CDC. Malaria pills are also recommended before, during, and after travel.
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 are 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 the team leader, Keith Majeroni at [email protected] for special consideration.
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader, Keith Majeroni at [email protected] for special consideration. A minor must be accompanied by a parent and 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. This trip will have additional physical demands as much of the trip will involve construction work. On the construction sites, you can expect to be on your feet for extended periods, moving about on uneven terrain, working on ladders, and lifting or moving materials of 40+ lbs. If you have specific questions regarding the physical demands of this trip, please consult the team leader, Keith Majeroni, at [email protected].
How do I apply to join the team?
If you are ready to apply to join this team, please complete Step 2 of the Next Steps process by completing an 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. In-person meetings will be conducted to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond to the email link that you receive.
Do you have additional questions?
Please email Keith Majeroni at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.
Questions? Click here to email the team leader.