WHAT TO EXPECT on a BORDER JOURNEY to south texas
This immersive and intensive journey is an educational experience. You will be intentionally placed into the lives of immigrant leaders serving families on the U.S. and Mexico border. You will hear and learn directly from ministry leaders embedded in South Texas. You will learn more about the issues the local immigrant population faces day to day, the challenges asylum seekers and refugees face as they are passing through, and how local ministries are overcoming the challenges of ministering in this tumultuous region of the country.
Questions that we will discuss throughout the journey!
How might the church be mobilized as an instrument of compassion and empathy in this day and age?
What does it look like to take Jesus’ love and care to the immigrant and foreigner among us?
How is the local church reaching the diverse communities around us from a biblical perspective?
Trip Cost
$750 PERSON
Price includes lodging, food, ministry guide and educational programming.
Transportation to and from South Texas is NOT covered.
Due to liability policies, ground transportation is not provided and must be obtained by individual participants.
UPCOMING TRIPS
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change
Day 1
Arrival by 3PM
Orientation
Dinner
Day 2 & 3
Journey the border, learn about the work of BP, serve alongside local ministry partners.
DAY 4
Breakfast
Church Service
Community Outreach
Departure 2PM or later
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Yonathan Moya has spent the last decade of his life serving on the mission field throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He's traveled all throughout the region, including countries like Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, and Cuba.
Through Border Perspective, he wants to challenge others to see the world around them differently and go beyond their current worldview into a new understanding of who they are and how they can positively contribute to our society.
Yonathan grew up on the U.S. / Mexico border. He's a South Texas native now living with his wife, Megan, their new born son Jude, and mini-goldendoodle, Fitz, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
WHERE You’re GOING
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Locally prepared meals
Purified water
3 nights of dorm style lodging
Ministry Guide
Educational Programming & Resources
Translation
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Local Transportation
SNAPSHOTS FROM THE BORDER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
+ WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER FOR MY TRIP?
We recommend you secure your spot as soon as you are ready as these trips have limited availability.
+ ARE BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED?
Yes. Any person 18 or older is responsible for getting a background check.
+ WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
- $150 non-refundable deposit due to reserve your spot on the team
- Final Payment due one month prior your trip
The $150 non-refundable per participant deposit is due 30 days after your online registration. The deposit is non-refundable. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact us and we would be happy to discuss in more detail.
+ IS OUR BORDER JOURNEY SAFE?
Yes. Your safety is always a top priority. All of our partnerships are long-standing relationships with vetted ministries. As for general safety, rest assured that the border is one of the most patrolled regions in the country with an extremely high level of law enforcement presence.
+ IS BORDER PERSPECTIVE AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION?
Border Perspective is a division of Real Resources Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
+ HOW ARE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WE VISIT SELECTED?
Border Perspective works alongside local Pastors, non-profit organizations, and local churches year round. Our team lives and serves border communities on a year round basis. Border Perspective collaborates with local Pastors to plan what organizations or churches you will be visiting during your trip.
+ WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
During your journey it is important that you make every effort to dress respectfully, modestly, and appropriately. Please understand there are different cultural norms in the places that you are visiting. While certain clothing may be acceptable back home, it might not be appropriate for your trip. Please review the dress code below and pack accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Please bring a nicer outfit for the Sunday morning church service. It is recommended that ladies wear a skirt or summer dress. Men can wear khaki shorts or long pants with a nice t-shirt/shirt.
+ WHAT IS THE TRIP COST?
The trip cost is $750 per person. The costs covers all meals, service & learning opportunities, and lodging while in South Texas. It does NOT cover your flight to South Texas or transporation on the ground.
+ WHEN IS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE?
Please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM on the start day of your trip. Our team will welcome you. The trip concludes with lunch, debrief and departure at 2PM. We are happy to accommodate your travel plans so please contact us if you need special arrival or departure plans.
COVID-PROOFING SAFETY MEASURES
Our team has been hard at work making plans to host your experience. We’ve laid out our safety COVID measures for you to look through as you consider partnering with us.
