Prayerfully consider joining Tim Crutchfield as he leads a team to Nairobi, Kenya. This team will spend part of the week providing programs and activities for students ages pre-K through fourth grade. Over 99% of the students in the school are Muslim, and this team will be able to share biblical values with them and interact with their parents. In addition, team members will bless the teachers at the school with a meal, gift and time of encouragement. This team will also spend time fellowshipping with adult Muslim students who are learning English as a second language, participating in intentional biblical conversations over pizza, board games, and movies.
If you are a young adult looking to share the good news of Jesus with young adults who have never heard the gospel, this trip is an excellent opportunity for you. If you are considering full-time global work, this trip will give you a first-hand look at what life is like serving in a Muslim context. If you are a teacher who feels called to serve overseas, this trip provides opportunity to experience serving in an African school. If you are Latino and hearing God’s call to the world on your life, this trip will allow you to serve alongside a global worker and several teachers who are from Latin America. They have specifically asked for Latino members from Cross Assembly to come!
Please consider the information below and reach out to the team leader with any questions. If you feel called to GO to Nairobi, apply to join the team by selecting “Continue to Step 2” below.
If you are a young adult looking to share the good news of Jesus with young adults who have never heard the gospel, this trip is an excellent opportunity for you. If you are considering full-time global work, this trip will give you a first-hand look at what life is like serving in a Muslim context. If you are a teacher who feels called to serve overseas, this trip provides opportunity to experience serving in an African school. If you are Latino and hearing God’s call to the world on your life, this trip will allow you to serve alongside a global worker and several teachers who are from Latin America. They have specifically asked for Latino members from Cross Assembly to come!
Please consider the information below and reach out to the team leader with any questions. If you feel called to GO to Nairobi, apply to join the team by selecting “Continue to Step 2” below.
Kenya FAQ
What are the dates of the trip?
The dates for this trip are August 17-25, 2025.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $3000 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 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?
Online contributions are preferred and 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.
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.
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 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.
Is there additional training required for this trip?
Yes, team members will attend at least four team meetings for spiritual development, cultural training, practical travel tips, and missiology.
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 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, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected] for special consideration.
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, 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 is particularly demanding as the flights are long and in-country activities include much walking on uneven terrain, hot outdoor temperatures, and many outdoor activities.
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 interviews will be conducted in order to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond quickly to the email link that you receive.
Do you have additional questions?
Please email Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline is April 15, 2025.
The dates for this trip are August 17-25, 2025.
What is the cost of the trip, and what is included?
The trip costs $3000 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 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?
Online contributions are preferred and 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.
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.
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 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.
Is there additional training required for this trip?
Yes, team members will attend at least four team meetings for spiritual development, cultural training, practical travel tips, and missiology.
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 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, Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected] for special consideration.
Can a minor join this team?
Please consult the team leader, Tim Crutchfield, 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 is particularly demanding as the flights are long and in-country activities include much walking on uneven terrain, hot outdoor temperatures, and many outdoor activities.
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 interviews will be conducted in order to approve team members. If an updated background check is required to complete your application, please respond quickly to the email link that you receive.
Do you have additional questions?
Please email Tim Crutchfield, at [email protected].
When is the deadline to apply?
The deadline is April 15, 2025.
Questions? Click here to email the team leader.