MISSION TRIPS










 

Short Term Mission trips are the foundation of the ministry at Mano con Mano.

Every year, Mano con Mano leads or sponsors a team of medical and dental professionals, along with lay volunteers to Latin America to provide health care for the poor. The focus of these trips is to provide an avenue for God's love to be expressed to patients by meeting a practical need. As a result of this work, patients are offered an opportunity to receive spiritual care along with their treatment. Many patients choose to hear about Christ, enroll in a Bible study, or ask for prayer. In addition to leading at least one Mano con Mano team per year into Latin America, members of Mano con Mano often participate in health care teams led by other organizations. Some Mano con Mano board members and alumni have gone on to lead teams through their churches and sister organizations.

If you would like comprehensive information for your team on the following topics, Mano con Mano gives you permission to reprint the following manuals and guidelines:

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does a trip cost? The average cost of participating in a short-term mission trip to Mexico is $750-900 per person. This includes food, housing, transportation and ministry expense.

Does Mano con Mano make money off mission trips? No, the goal of MCM mission trips is that they will be self supporting and fiscally neutral to the ministry. Unfortunately, medical and dental care are expensive, so we often seek outside donations to support the cost of mission trips to keep team fees affordable for individuals.

Do I have to be a professional to participate on a team? No, although we need a core group of medical and dental volunteers to staff each team, we are able to take a large number of lay volunteers and train them to do support work in our clinics.

What kinds of professionals are needed on MCM teams? Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Assistants, Doctors, Nurses, Optometrists, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Mechanics (for equipment maintenance)

Are youth allowed to participate on MCM trips? Yes, if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, students over the age of 15 who have studied Spanish are sometimes considered for MCM teams. Specific decisions are handled on a team by team basis.

Do I need to be a Christian to participate in a MCM team? Yes. Because MCM is an evangelical health care organization, it is important that team members share the same spiritual background. MCM accepts believers in all stages of their Christian journey from any Christian denomination. Bible study and prayer are an integral part of every team.

How do I apply? Click here to download an application that you can complete and send in to Mano con Mano.

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