BCA/TNI West Africa January 2026
This trip is a joint mission effort of Bethlehem Christian Academy and The Nations Initiative. As a result, it will have two teams operating at the same time in West Africa.
- One team will be holding a pastor training event hosted by The Nations Initiative.
- The other team will be serving students at a Bethlehem Christian Academy location by hosting a VBS, sharing the gospel, and having fun with our students!
There will be some combined elements, such as a viewing of The Hope Film, which will give opportunities to share the gospel in a village setting.
All team members should be prepared to share the story of what God has done in their lives, both with the team and in relational contexts.
Selected members will be asked to lead morning devotionals to encourage the team and turn hearts to the Lord.
The $250 Application fee will be directly used to secure airline tickets. It is included in the overall cost of the trip and will be applied once received. This is non-refundable and will be used as your cancelation fee to the airline if you have to unexpectedly pull out of the trip.
Prices fluctuate due to airfare ticket costs. The closer we get to the trip, the higher the rate of airfare will be. This means there is a chance that we may have to raise your trip cost slightly as our cost is a guess based on where prices are now. We will keep you fully informed of any changes that may arise.
If you would like to avoid credit card fees, you can send a check for everything but the application fee. Please put your name and specific trip in the memo. Here’s the address:
Bethlehem Christian Academy
PO Box 483
West Plains, MO 65775
16 going
Financial
$2,100.00
Due 11/21/2025
$250.00
| $1,000.00 | First Payment Due 9/21/2025 | |
| $950.00 | Second Payment Due 11/21/2025 |
Meetings
Dec 2 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
West Africa Mission Team Training #1 Required
There will be four zoom meetings full of information on West Africa, our mission trip, and training specific to the mission work we will be doing on the ground. It is very important that you prioritize and make these meetings, as they give all the information you need for this trip!
Dec 18 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
West Africa Mission Team Training #2 Required
There will be four zoom meetings full of information on West Africa, our mission trip, and training specific to the mission work we will be doing on the ground. It is very important that you prioritize and make these meetings, as they give all the information you need for this trip!
Jan 6 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
West Africa Mission Team Training #3 Required
There will be four zoom meetings full of information on West Africa, our mission trip, and training specific to the mission work we will be doing on the ground. It is very important that you prioritize and make these meetings, as they give all the information you need for this trip!
Jan 19 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
West Africa Mission Team Training #4 Required
There will be four zoom meetings full of information on West Africa, our mission trip, and training specific to the mission work we will be doing on the ground. It is very important that you prioritize and make these meetings, as they give all the information you need for this trip!
Forms
Parental Consent Forms for Minors
If you are participating in this trip and you are a minor who will not be attended by your parent or legal guardian, we require that this form be completed and submitted to our team.
Background Check Consent Form Required
Because of the nature of the work we are doing it is likely that every team member will be working with or around children on this mission trip; therefore, we require all team members to complete a criminal background check.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- All participants must have a valid passport, not expiring within six months of the final date of the trip.
Restrictions
- Application must be approved by TNI/BCA
Preparation
- Spiritual Preparation: Begin praying for those who you will minister to, for the team, and for your own heart in particular.
- Spiritual Preparation: Consider and write out your testimony. Remember that you will be working through translators, so write it simple, direct, and clear.
- Spiritual Preparation: Do not expect that you will do in some other place what you are unwilling to do here... so start
- Physical Preparation: Packing lists and cultural information will come as the trip approaches.
- IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE PASSPORT PLEASE APPLY FOR ONE IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION FOR THIS TRIP AND UPLOAD TO YOUR PROFILE AS SOON AS RECEIVED
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