Frequently Asked Questions
So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "Whatever could this mean?" (Acts 2:12)
How does this ministry work?
The ministry which has a need submits a "Services Needed" form. The form is prayerfully considered with servants who have submitted a "Volunteer To Serve Application". The staff associated with this ministry will prayerfully look for common qualifiers (skills and time availability) and put together a team that would meet the needs required. This is a Spirit led ministry and each request and applicant are prayerfully considered. We then coordinate with the requesting ministry and "the team" regarding travel plans, lodging, skills/tools availability.
This ministry (Gaius Missionary Services) is simply a "means" to coordinate and help satisfy the needs of the requesting missionaries.
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How often will I be used?
As often as the Lord wills. We will truly seek the Lord to meet the ministry need.
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Will I have to travel far to serve?
Yes. Most of the earlier mission trips have been to Europe; however, for the last several years, we have been involved with disaster relief through Samaritan's Purse and assisting within the United States and in Central America. You always have the option to accept the call.
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Can spouses serve together?
Yes. Quite often husbands and wives are able to serve together. This ministry is not just for one spouse. In past trips, while one spouse was working on plumbing or carpentry work, the other spouse was painting, taking care of children, overseeing a Women's ministry, teaching or cooking.
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Will this interfere with my regular church ministries?
No. God is a God of order and not confusion. We do not believe that His Spirit would lead you to serve in two places at the same time. You should be able to serve in this ministry without affecting your service for God someplace else.
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Will I be compensated for travel expenses?
By serving in this ministry, the servant agrees to cover their own travel expenses. Room and board are typically provided by the requesting missionary church; however, the servant should be prepared to bear all costs.
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Is there a charge for this ministry?
The Lord supports this ministry. There are no fees charged to connect the servant with the ministry need.
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Do I have to attend a Calvary Chapel to serve in this ministry?
We believe that the servants who participate in this ministry should come from a like-minded background where a servant's heart is emphasized. We would not want to have anyone feel that they are being asked to serve the Lord in a manner that they do not agree with. In our work with Samaritan's Purse, it has been such a joy to participate with believers from other churches as part of the body of Christ.
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What if I don't know how the Lord would have me to serve?
Pray. We'll pray with you. If you find yourself led to be a part of this ministry, submit an application to serve and we'll wait on Him in prayer for that calling.
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