Serving Slovakia Details
Welcome!
In 2007, 22 people from New Heights Church headed to Martin, Slovakia, unsure of what was ahead of them. They found a beautiful country, gracious people, the adventure of a lifetime, and a newfound understanding of who God is and how He works in the lives of His people everywhere. We’re eagerly looking forward to returning and serving our Slovak friends!
Serving Slovakia is a short-term mission experience for individuals 18 years of age or older (individuals younger than 18 may be considered if traveling with a parent), that provides an opportunity to see God at work while sharing the love of Christ with the people of Slovakia. This is an exciting and fulfilling way to see how the body of Christ works and how God can use you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Purpose and Plan
Partnering with our friends at the Center for Christian Education, we’ll be spending 2 weeks (July 7 – July 23) in Martin, Slovakia. While there, one team will teach conversational English to citizens from the surrounding area, another team will do light maintenance work to help the CCE prepare for a new school year, and all of us will have the opportunity to serve and encourage our friends at the CCE and the local church.
Team
Our teams will consist of 3-5 EFL teachers, up to 30 conversational “coaches”, and 3-5 maintenance members.
Qualifications and Skills
- Servant heart.
- Flexible spirit.
- 18 years of age or over. (Exceptions can be made for those traveling with an adult.)
Serving Slovakia Commitments & Requirements
We ask that you be:
- Committed to Christ by developing and growing in faith.
- Committed to serving our Slovak students, your fellow team members and the staff of the CCE.
- Committed to attending training meetings.
- Committed to prayer and establishing a prayer team that will faithfully pray for you and the team.
Training
Training meetings, which take place prior to departure, will include spiritual preparation, cultural/travel information, training for the English classes. No EFL/ESL experience is required – just the ability to carry on a conversation!
Lodging
The CCE will be arranging lodging for us, which will be included in the overall cost.
Cost
Actual cost will be determined once group size is known and reservations are made. At this point, we estimate the cost will be from $2,500 – 3,000. Cost includes airfare, lodging, breakfast, lunch, transportation and sightseeing trips. Most dinners are on your own (average cost: $8-10 per meal) although some will be included with sightseeing trips.
Important Dates
| Application Deadline: | April 3 |
| Application Notification: | April 6 |
| Non-Refundable Deposit Due: | At first team meeting ($200) |
| Training Meetings: | TBD (4-5 total) |
| Send-Off Celebration | TBD |
| Departure Date: | July 7 |
| Return Date: | July 23 |
Important Trip Dates
| Depart PDX: | July 7 |
| Arrive in Martin via Vienna: | July 8 |
| Worship Services; Prepare Classrooms: | July 9 |
| English Classes Begin: | July 10 |
| All-Day Sightseeing Trip: | July 15 |
| Worship Services: | July 16 |
| Classes Resume: | July 17 |
| Last Day of Classes: | July 21 |
| Depart Martin; Afternoon/Evening in departure city: | July 22 |
| Depart Europe/Arrive PDX: | July 23 |
If you have any further questions, please contact Shelly Johnson at SJohnson@nullNewHeights.org or at 360-314-3408.
What’s Next?
- Pray about your interest and desire in being a part of Serving Slovakia.
- Fill out an application before April 3.
- Apply for a U.S. passport, if you don’t already have one. Go to travel.state.gov for more information. If you do have one, make sure it doesn’t expire before October 22, 2023.