Royal Servants

Summer mission trips for:


To go on short term mission trips with Royal Servants you need to be at least 13 years old or have graduated 7th grade.

If you are 19 or older you can join one of our mission trips and serve as a staff discipler—helping students to apply what they learn and grow in their relationship with Christ.

Reign MinistriesRoyal Servants is a ministry of Reign Ministries, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We are a non-denominational Christian mission trips ministry specializing in short term missions and discipleship training. We have been leading summer mission trips for 30 years and have taken more than 8,000 students to 60+ nations.

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By Tom Ives

I lead the China mission trip. Cereal and milk is my meal of choice. I love hiking and take my boots most places I visit just in case. I’ve also led teams to Russia, Vietnam, India, Nepal, and all across Europe. Follow Tom Ives on or or support Tom Ives with a donation

  • Melissa

    I am considering applying for a mission trip this summer and was wondering when the application deadline was. If some one could let me know, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Great question. There is no hard deadline. If we can get you on a trip at the last minute we will. However, if you are not signed up be mid April then other factors begin to have an impact–support raising, ticket availability, teams filling up, etc.

  • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

    Great question. There is no hard deadline. If we can get you on a trip at the last minute we will. However, if you are not signed up be mid April then other factors begin to have an impact–support raising, ticket availability, teams filling up, etc.

  • Sherylhj

    My daughter just sent in her application for the Africa trip. I noticed the kids need an entrance visa. Do you know how long that takes to process? She is a college student in Eau Claire and is heading back to school at the end of this week. I’m just wondering if I should have her get the ball rolling on that vise before she heads back to school.

    Thanks
    Sheryl

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      I dont believe that is necessary. I believe it is all handled much later in the spring, possibly even after she finishes school. But, I am going to call Margaret’s attention to this comment so she can give the definitive word.

    • Margaret

      Hi Sheryl,
      Yes, the team will need entrance visa’s for Africa. However, we’ll apply for them as a team later. In late April/May your daughter will receive the instructions and visa paperwork to fill out. There is a pretty quick turnaround on them, so we won’t send them into until June. If you have any other questions you can email me at royalservants@reignministries.org!

      • Sherylhj

        Thanks so much Margaret and Mark! Great to know we don’t have to run right out and get that done! She just sent in her application so we’ll wait for patiently for the information and let you know if we have any more questions at that point.

  • Morgan Bonham

    I am 18 and currently in college. By the start of the mission trip I will have completed 1 full year of college and I will be 19 on June 12th. Am I still eligible to be a staff discipler? The application asks what will be your age on June 1st, so I was wondering if it was going to affect my eligibility at all.

    Thank you!
    Morgan

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Yes, you should apply as a staff disicpler.

  • Cole Gray

    Does the $3765 payment for the Italy mission trip cover everything??

  • Trevorrueb

    if i live in texas and the costa rica ission is the one i goin it says i have to travle to chicago do i pay for that?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1597674800 Allee Jimenez

    How will I know if I have been getting support money sent in for me?

    • http://themeadens.wordpress.com Brian Meaden

      Hey Allee,

      Great question! Once you start receiving funds, you will be getting an email about once a week. It will have the information on giving there!

  • Chelsea Trzybinski

    Hey! I’ve been getting a lot of personal checks for donations, which is a huge blessing, but what is the best way for me to send those to Royal Servants?

  • Celeste!

    Question.
    Do you think that next summer there will be another Africa trip?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      It is hard to say for certain, but we have been going for quite awhile and I would say there is a strong possibility.

      Why not this year?

      • Celeste!

        I would honestly love to, but I’d miss my sister’s wedding on July 2nd.
        But if there’s a possibility for next year, I’d love to start saving, praying, and things like that!

        • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

          O yea. Thats a big deal. Well, we can trust the Lord has another exciting plan for you in 2012. If not Sierra Leone, then there will be something better.

          • Celeste!

            Amen! Thank you so much! God bless!

  • Ianlinn

    Hey Everyone
    I drove Royal Servants around Europe for four years many moons ago. I have memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
    Keep up the good work.
    Ian Linn
    ianlinn@hotmail.com

  • Tives

    Is this the Ian that drove Dave Childers and his teams all over the continent in the 80′s? If so, hi! I used to lead the Red team back then.

  • Matt

    What is the average age for the trip to Africa?

    • Margaret

      Hi Matt,
      I would say that there isn’t an “average” age for any of the teams. Students range between 13-18 and staff disciplers 19+. All students are put into groups called Discipleship Groups, which consists of 1 Staff Discipler and 2-5 students. The senior staff on each team determines who goes in what groups. Age is definitely a factor in deciding who is in what groups, so generally speaking participants of similar age would be in groups together.
      Hope that helps!

      • Matt

        I guess I’m looking for more concrete numbers. Can you give me (a concerned parent) a break down of the ages that went to Sierra Leone last year? Thanks!!!

        • Margaret

          Hi Matt,
          I’m not comfortable discussing those kind of specificities on this public of a forum. I will email you to discuss this further and answer any other questions you may have.

  • http://www.facebook.com/matt.halseth Matt Halseth

    Hey Matt, I lead the Sierra Leone team last year. I agree with Margaret that there isn’t always an “average” age. But we do our best to match our discipleship groups so they are close in age. Last years team had about 20 high school students ranging from Freshmen to Seniors in HS. We also had about 6 college age students who served as staff disciplers and lastly was our senior team leaders – we had 5 young adult leaders.

  • Jeana Gantt

    I’m a college student and I wanna know how much a mission trip will cost???

  • Courtney Lynch 13

    When do ya’ll start posting information for mission trips for summer of 2012?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Hi Courtney. We will have our 2012 trips finalized and posted in early to mid December. We will probably be going to most of the destinations we are going to this year.

  • Sam Melchor

    If you are 19 but are not sure you are ready to be a staff discipler can you choose to not be?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Yes you can go and not be a staff discipler, but we will train you, support you, and walk with you along the way. We should talk further about your specific situation if you are really concerned. You can contact Tom Ives, the Director of Royal Servants. His contact information is here: http://reignministries.org/about/contact-us/tom-ives/

  • Courtney Lynch 13

    I have another question.
    Is it to late to sign up for the Nepal trip? If not, when is all the money due?

    • Margaret

      Hi Courtney,
      Nope, it is not too late at all to sign up for Nepal. We’ll start booking the international airline tickets the week of May 9th. That means that you’ll need enough funds in your account to cover the cost of that ticket (which we’ll be announcing flight costs soon) or a credit card to hold the cost of the ticket on. We won’t charge your credit card—really! We will simply put a hold for that amount and then remove the hold when your account has enough funds to cover the ticket. We would only charge the card if you dropped from the program and didn’t have enough in your account to cover what we paid for the ticket.
      The remainder of the funds are due on June 30th.
      Hope that helps!
      Margaret

  • Krnxgracieex3

    Is it too late to sign up for the Costa Rica trip?

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  • Emily Harvey

    I am gonna be a Barney and I was booking my flights but my returning flight leaves in the morning. I know it said I should try to leave in the afternoon. Should I try to find another flight?

    • Margaret

      Hi Emily! I just sent you an email in response to this.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001970091375 Benjamin Meade

     What if you don’t have the money but really would like to go on a trip?Do I just have to wait or is there something to help with that.

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Most students raise support, and we encourage all students to do it. We send you an example letter and support raising materials so you can send letters to friends and family who may want to help you go. 

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  • Simplymar

    How safe is the EuroQuest trip? Can anything happen like in the movie Taken? How large are the groups normally?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      EuroQuest is a team of 46 this year. It is totally safe. You will never be alone and we have a lot of precautions and conduct rules to keep you safe. We have been doing this for 30 years, we know all the places we go and stay. You will not have to worry.

  • Yadalady

    Will there be a Reign mission trip to Russia in 2012?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      We have not worked in Russia for a few years. It is not likely that we will be leading a team to Russia next year. Sorry.

  • Williams Familyof6

    Hi!  What address do we use to send our daughter letters and care packages at training camp?  Thank you!

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Click the snail mail tab on this page: http://reignministries.org/royal-servants/friends-family/royal-servants-mail-guide/.

      We will soon be sending this information out and making it more visible on the website, but you can get a jump on it now.

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  • Wendylyon26

    When is visitation day this year?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      All the information and registration is posted here: http://reignministries.org/royal-servants/mymissiontrip/calendar/open-house/

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  • guest

    Can we see a photo of the Euroquest team soon?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      We will see what we can do. During Training Camp it is a little tough to segregate photos in to separate teams. But we will see what we can do. In the meantime, search for those you know in these two places:

      http://www.flickr.com/photos/reignministries/sets/72157626992641976/
      http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150658346145434.703377.19328385433

      • Irina

        Hey Mark. my name is Irina Coursen, i went with your team to Costa Rica in 2008. i would like to go on another trip with your team if possible. Do you mind sending me an application. My address is 301 Pine Grove Road. Willow Springs MO. 65793. thank you so much.

        • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

          Hi Irina! Of course I remember you. Is there any way you can call me first? My cell is (763) 360-3585.

  • Sherry Thompson

    Morgan…Hope you are having fun learning, experiencing and sharing Jesus! Praying for you! Love, Sherry Thompson

  • Kevenjodee

    Has anyone heard if the Sierra Leone team has arrived in Africa yet?  Jodee Zerby

  • Kevenjodee

    Hi Mark, Is there an e-mail address that we can send our daughter (She’s on the Sierra Leone team) a note for if and when they do get to use an internet cafe or can we only receive e-mails from them.  Thanks for all you do!  Jodee Zerby

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Does your daughter have her own email address? If so, you can email her there. Facebook is too heavy, so I would not recommend using Facebook messaging.

  • Marlis Moser

    I was wondering, when our Nehemiah team shares the gospel is Jerusalem, is there a church that they send people to if they are intersted in a Christian church?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      I am acting as the reply agent for Louie.

      Hi Marlis, We arrived in Jerusalem this afternoon and the team is doing a cultural immersion exercise till 7:30. Now to answer your question: yes this are 2 churches we refer people to.  One for Jews and another for Palestinians. Louie

  • guest

    when does the ireland team get to london?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      They are in London now. You can see their itinerary and mail information online here: http://reignministries.org/royal-servants/mymissiontrip/itineraries/ireland-mission-trip-itinerary/

  • Nuttyprofessor48

    Does Royal Servants help churches youth group do missions trip?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      We do not, as an organization. However, we have two seasoned team leaders who do facilitate churches on an independent basis. If you are interested, email me at mhoober@reignministries.org and I will send you their contact information and more information.

  • Lauren

    If date doesn’t make a difference, when is the soonest we can sign up?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      It is best if you download and complete in application sometime after December 1 for the following summer’s mission trips.

  • Yajagbe

    When can we start sending in applications for 2012? I’ve already filled mine out! :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1819134069 Lucas Simonson

    When will the 2012 application be up, and when do we send it in?

    • Anonymous

      We are so excited for your eagerness to apply! Applications will be up mid-December and you can turn them in anytime after that. 

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      Sign up to find out FIRST where we are going in 2012 and to be notified of the 2012 application here: http://reignministries.org/royal-servants/off-season/.

  • Kimmywaz

    will there be a nepal trip next summer?

    • http://getentangled.com Mark Hoober

      There is a very strong possibility that there will be a Nepal trip next year. We have been going there for so many years and the work is so vital. If you like, you can sign up to be notified in December about our 2012 trips and application here: http://reignministries.org/royal-servants/off-season/

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  • HannahFroese

    What is the application deadline ?

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