Standard TRIP EVENT Schedule (subject to change)
Join Under the Influence Ministries in Transforming Lives
- Friday/Saturday: Fly out (Thursday if remote destination)
- Saturday/Sunday: Arrive, bus to hotel, preach at churches*
- Monday – Wednesday: Minister in schools (7am-4pm), train volunteers (6:30pm-9:00pm)
- Thursday: Minister in schools (7am-4pm), minister at Festival (7:00pm-9:30pm)
- Friday: Humanitarian aid and evangelism (7am-2pm), minister at Festival (7:00pm-9:30pm)
- Saturday: Minister at Leaders Conference or Children's Crusade** (9am), minister at Youth Conference (2pm), minister at Festival (7:00pm-9:30pm)
- Sunday: Team rest, preach in churches*, Women's/Men's events** (2pm), or travel if remote. If going on to a second city, bus to next hotel and repeat schedule.
- Monday: Fly out/travel
- Tuesday: Fly home and high-five Jesus for all He has done!
* Times vary. Brazil church services are at night. They are usually in the morning elsewhere.
** Women's, Men's and Children's events are elective and may be rescheduled or omitted.
Follow these Steps to prepare for missions
1) APPLY FOR YOUR TRIP
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
Want to explore the details before choosing a trip? Take a look at the crusades we currently offer:
Already know you’re coming and just need to sign up? Go straight to the application:
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
Managed Missions is our short term missions software. There, you'll find your meetings, deadlines, fundraising tools and more!
Once accepted for a trip, click here to create your login and get started!
3) GET PRAYER AND SUPPORT
2) LOG INTO MANAGED MISSIONS
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
Mission work require PRAYER, PREPARATION and FUNDRAISING. Let others be part of this opportunity to bring in a harvest of souls for Jesus.
Here are ways to invite your friends and family to support you through prayer and giving!
You are a worthwhile investment. Heaven will tell the eternal impact you make!
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
carolyn.smith@undertheinfluenceministries.org
Taking good ID photos or scans requires great care. Our ID Photo Guidelines and Visa Photo Guidelines tell you exactly what we need, so you can submit once and be done...and skip those retries! Note:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip.
Need a passport? Visit the US Pas
carolyn.smith@undertheinfluenceministries.org
Taking good ID photos or scans requires great care. Our ID Photo Guidelines and Visa Photo Guidelines tell you exactly what we need, so you can submit once and be done...and skip those retries! Note:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip.
Need a passport? Visit the US Passport Website. Or, stop by any participating post office (bonus: they take passport photos too)!
PRO TRAVEL TIP: Take a photo of that barcode on the inside back cover of your passport and keep it on your phone. It is the single best piece of information you can send in to the US government if you ever lose your passport.
5) READ THE MANUAL
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
6) WATCH THESE VIDEOS
Our mission manual is a quick read, full of information you'll be glad to know on your trip! Download it here and read up before watching the videos in the next step.
This manual prepares you for what's ahead. Remember: you’re not just going on a trip—you’re swinging the door open to God's calling on your life. Expect Him to speak as you move.
6) WATCH THESE VIDEOS
4) EMAIL VALID IDS PHOTOS TO:
6) WATCH THESE VIDEOS
Not a big reader? This will help! Here are videos that cover many of the topics in the manual. They are fairly short, entertaining, and full of examples and explanations that help you remember what you read. The videos are a little dated, so if they don't match up to the manual, the manual will take precedence. Questions? Please ask! We're glad to help.
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
eceePracticeicerip, you'll tell your story and lead people to Jesus. To get ready:
- Start now—share Jesus at home!
- Practice your motivational message, testimony, and how to pray with someone for salvation.
- Spend time with Jesus daily—let Him fill you up and lead you
- Love people well—show His kindness in your words and actions
- Join every team meeting—you’ll grow, connect, and feel prepared
8) PACK WELL
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
For most trips, we travel with just a carry-on and a personal item. To help you get ready, we’ve created a Download Suite with everything you need:
- General packing guide for any trip
- Mission-specific packing list
- Travel tips
- Prep steps
- Team expectations
This resource will help you travel and adapt well, from start to finish!
OPTIONAL: LEARN LANGUAGE
7) GET READY TO MINISTER
OPTIONAL: LEARN LANGUAGE
It's not mandatory...but learning a few words and phrases of the language where you'll go can be helpful and fun, especially if there is no wifi to run your translation app!
Operation World lists language groups for the countries around the world, and you can ask your crusade director if you have any questions.
Here are some ministry phases for Brazil trips.
how to submit a good id picture
If you have not been on a UTIM mission trip in the past year — or if you got a new passport or driver's license — please send a clear photo or scan of your passport and state ID to: carolyn.smith@undertheinfluenceministries.org. Make sure the pictures are high resolution, and follow the simple photo tips below.
Thanks so much for helping us get everything ready for your trip!
ID Guidelines:
- Passport must be valid six months after the mission trip ends. Every country has differing rules on this, and this is our standard.
- Driver's License must be valid one month after the mission trip ends.
- Other requirements may apply for entry into your destination, including visas or immunizations. If that is the case, we will inform you to lead you through any actions you may need to take.
Photo Guidelines:
- Large pictures with good resolution, only. No .HEIC or other compressed images, please.
- No fingers or other objects in the picture (open your passport very widely to keep it open).
- No information covered or omitted from the photo.
- No glare. All information completely readable.
- The photo on the right shows how the picture should look. -->
Going to Brazil or a Country That Needs a Visa?
We’re here to help you get your visa. Please read the steps in the next section carefully — they’re very important. This could decide whether you are able to get on the plane after all your hard work, prayer, and fundraising. We don’t want you to miss the trip!
how to submit a good picture for a visa
Going to Brazil or another country that needs a visa? We’ll help with the visa, but we need a special photo from you.
A passport photo sometimes does not work for a visa. If the photo is not right, you may not be able to go on the trip. So, please get a new photo taken just for the visa. We have a simple Visa Photo Checklist. Bring it with you when you go to take your picture. Show it to the person taking your photo. This helps them make sure the photo meets all the rules.
Instructions:
- High resolution, colored photo with a white background sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm (413 x 531
pixels), - No head coverings, No spectacles.
- Shoulders inside the picture.
- Space above head.
- Face in center of photo.
- Look directly at the camera lens with visible shoulders and unobstructed ears.
- No smiling or showing teeth.
- Ensure that you wear proper attire.
- Head and chin are not cropped in the photo.
- Do not use/crop your photo from your passport Bio page.
E-Visa Requirement List (please send in with photo):
- Your full and permanent address
- City and State that you were born
- Last time you were in that country, including length of trip and arrival and departure dates
- Marital Status
- Personal Email
- Profession or Occupation
- Visa Photo (White background, not smiling, no glasses, no hats or caps) 2MB file
- Passport Bio Page: high quality scan or photo (No angle, no fingers or other items visible on the picture/scan, no background, only the information) 2MB file
