Ok, let me rephrase this question. How can I get on a mission trip to Iraq or the Middle East. I have been there as a soldier, so to the person who said, "Ask Iraq" I’m sure you haven’t been there and that wasn’t a very good response. Are mission trips aloud to carry weapons if they go into dangerous areas?

"Are mission trips aloud to carry weapons if they go into dangerous areas?"

Hypocritical Pharisees on missions should stay in their homes along their weapons.

I’m looking to go on a mission trip to tell the Muslim world how great Jesus is. Since the security level would be high, are we allowed or is there a dedicated security personel on hand?

Muslims already know how great Jesus is, they just don’t worship him. You can go to Africa and preach to Muslims in Egypt, it would be safer.

I have looked at invisible children and TOMS and falling whistle and I love those organizations so much. so i was wondering if i wanted to join with them and get a job with them what would a major in? because i want to go to college and do this afterwards
Not religious trips or anything i just want to help over there. And the websites say I need college education but I have no idea what to major in for that lol

Volunteering Abroad
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html

How to Get a Job with the United Nations or Other International Humanitarian or Development Organization
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/workabroad.shtml

I am looking for a mission trip where you travel overseas and help people or study wildlife!
I need something 14 years old and up, and not religion based. If you know any organizations that fit the description please answer! Thankyou very much!

See
Funding Your Volunteering Abroad Trip
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/fundingabroad.html

Scroll down to:
"Where Do I Find Legitimate Fee-Based Volunteering Abroad Companies?"

I am curious about details of short term, free or low cost mission trips and I was wondering if anyone had info or experience with going on a short term mission trip to anywhere that needed help. I am trying to find a short term mission trip that I can afford to go on. Anyone have any feedback for me? Thanks!

For answers to all overseas mission questions, I suggest that you check out this website…it is awesome. http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html

I have two friends having an argument on who is more likely to come back because one is joining the military the other is going on a mission trip to nicaragua

Depends.

Some people go to Nicaragua on mission trips, realize that the life they live is the dream of others, and continue to give back to the community over a long-term basis. Some people (specifically retirees who have either visited or have done mission trips), go back and actually purchase property to live there and don’t go back to where they’re from. People realize the cost of living is substantially less and it isn’t a bad place to live.

It’s all a matter of personal choice and preference. But to give you the benefit of the doubt, your friend from the army is less likely to go back home than your friend going on a mission trip to Nicaragua (given the statistical and rational differences of their destinations).

However, this is something you can’t really put a percentage on. Doing so can bring up random statistical error. Not everyone is the same nor is their fate.

Best of luck to both your friends.

I mean, they got the "Gospel of Jesus Christ" part down pretty good.
And nobody’s asking them to tell Africans to legalize gay marriage or think homosexuality is morally okay.

But killing gay people for being gay?
Prison sentences and forced labor for gay sex?
Refusing gay people burial?

Do you think Christians here in America could go over there and teach those people some tolerance, too?

Don’t Evangelicals think homosexuality is wrong? They’d just avoid talking about it in Africa or anywhere else and put it down once someone starts a conversation about it.

If I could, I’d start a worldwide campaign shamelessly advertising homosexuality. I think the hate over it is overrated and stupid, and see nothing wrong with same-sex marriage/hookups/whatever.

Are there any organizations where you can apply for a grant or sponsorship that is dedicated to helping people on mission trips with their costs? If there are such organizations, what are they and what is required to apply for aid?

Yes. But they are normally associated with a particular denomination or a subgroup within a denomination (like a diocese). Contact your pastor or priest or check out the website of whatever denomination you belong to (probably under missions).

I was looking for some information on companies/organizations that offer trips like this to university students during the summer. Length of stay doesn’t matter. I would prefer to travel to Africa.

Preferably answers from people who have traveled with the company or know someone who has. Thank You!

I’ve gone with Adventures In Missions on a few trips and loved it. Great organization if you’re looking for a Christian group.

Any mission trips for teens? I am more interested in working in orphanages and with children that anything else. Please give me the website, thanks!

The best way for a teen to go is with your church’s youth group. You can choose to travel to another country, or go somewhere in US. I have been on trips both in US and in other countries as a youth leader. If your church youth group doesn’t do mission trips, find a church in your area that does and see if you can go with them. For trips that are taking place this summer, you should already have made plans, or need to shortly.

Teen Mania has trips
http://www.globalexpeditions.com/index.php

You can also try YWAM
http://www.ywam.org/notfound.asp?404;http%3A//www.ywam.org%3A80/contents/get_outreach.htm&bhcp=1

Youth Quest
http://www.youthquests.com/

If you are going to another country you do need a passport and must take vaccinations. Also most of the trips are pretty costly.