Frequently Asked Questions about Lightning Trips to Mexico

 

 

 

            Who can go on a trip? There are 4 easy requirements to go on a Casas-led Lightning Trip.

                You can go if:

 

·       You speak English

·       You love Jesus

·       Have been a member of a Bible Fellowship for at least six months

·       Your Bible Fellowship has been invited to go on a trip

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            How much does it cost to go on a Lightning Trip?

 

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            What are the steps involved in going?

 

·       Be an active member of your Adult Bible Fellowship

·       Complete the registration and background release forms and give them to your ABF's GO Coordinator

·       Attend a free "Reducing the Risk" child-abuse awareness course online or at Casas                                

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            Is going on a trip safe?

       

·       Casas' standard in any part of the world is to rely on two key sources of information:

 

             1). Official warnings( i.e. from the State Department (updated every 6 months unless circumstances warrant them updating it sooner)) and

             2.) warnings from our Global Workers who actually live in the location (Casas Global Worker Roberto M)

 

·       As of March 2010,  based on these two sources of information, we believe that there is no security reason to refrain from ABF Lightning Trips to Nogales, Imuris, or Rocky Point.

 

·       On the other hand there is no guarantee of safety in Tucson or anywhere. We follow God where he leads us.

 

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            What if I don’t know Spanish or am unfamiliar with the culture?

 

·       That’s okay!! Translators are abundant on every trip, and we'll train you in non-verbal ways you can communicate effectively.

·       We'll provide you with information about the culture.

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            What if I’m not super-skilled at sharing God's love?

 

·       Neither are we!! But we each have special gifts that God can and will use on a short-term trip. Casas-led short-term trips are all about relationships – using our own personal life stories and experiences to share God’s love and form friendships with local people. 

·       Our trips are NOT about forcing people to “convert”; rather we focus on serving and sharing the love of Jesus in a non-threatening, relational way.

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