Relevant International Missions provides the opportunity for people all over the United States to come and be part of the transformational experiece of living out the great commission and sharing the gospel of Christ with people who so desperatly need it. We encourage you to be part of the team who connects the gospel of Christ with the hungry souls of the Dominican Republic through our many different outreach programs.
General Information
We would love to host your group for a mission trip! We can plan a trip taylored to your group's interests and talents. By having four different sites and various ministries like our childrens, sports, music, construction, and prayer and witnessing walks, no two groups will ever have the same life changing experience. All our groups will also have the chance to site see and visit our beautiful beaches. We want everyone to have the opportunity to experience and witness Dominican Republic's full beauty.
We are currently accepting groups up to 18 members. The cost of your trip can vary but is currently at $700 per person for a 7-10 day mission trip. Cost does not include airfair but does include transportation, food, room and board, and mission supplies. For more information please explore the resources provided on this page. Feel free to contact us if you have additional questions and/or desire to begin working to plan your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring?
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Comfortable working clothes (that you do not mind getting dirty)
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work shoes or gym shoes
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bug spray, sun block, toiletries
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bed sheets, blankets, & pillow
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appropriate church attire
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bibles
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camera to take pictures
What should I NOT bring?
Do not bring anything that you would not want to get lost, for example laptops, tablets, PSP, and other electronic devices.
Do we need to bring tools or supplies?
The cost of the trip does include tools and supplies; however, some items and materials are more readily available in the states than in the Dominican Republic. Depending on the nature of your trip and the type of work you will be doing, bringing supplies with you might be required. Your total trip cost will be adjusted if this is your case.
Does Relevant International Missions provide transportation?
Yes! We provided transporation to and from...
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the airport
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work sites
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tourist/site seeing areas
Where will we be staying?
You will be staying at our site in La Yaguita in the school/church complex. Here is where you will live and eat during your trip to the Dominican Republic. Groups will stay in cleared out classrooms and will have two bathrooms and showers. We provide mattresses but you must provide your own sheets and pillows.
Do I need to know Spanish?
Don't know spanish? No problem! We provide translators to all the groups that come and visit on a mission trip.
Type of Trip
Once you and your group decide to work with us on a mission trip, you need to decide what kind of trip you'd like to participate in. Look below to read about the various ministries you can participate in while in the DR. We will have resources up soon that will include promotional posters and fundraising ideas you can use to promote your trip and raise funds at your church and other places.
Sports
Organize, lead, and play different sport activities with locals in La Llaguita or any other one of our sites. Show the love of God through fellowship and testimony.
Children
Lead children services and teach the word of God through songs, games, lessons, and/or crafts.
Construction
Help to build, update, or fix places of learning or worship for the local community to enjoy, grow, and fellowship together long after you return home.
Worship Services
Create, organize, and lead worship services and bible studies at our work sites and at people's homes. Share God's love and word through songs, studies, and testimony to the people of the Dominican.
Prayer/Witnessing Walks
Walk around and visit the homes of church members and others who need your prayers. Listen to and share stories of struggles and praise. Pray with and for locals as well as share your testimonies.
Combination
Have a group of many talents and interests? Choose 2 or 3 of our possible ministries and we can taylor a unique experience just for you!