Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive support dollars back if I don’t end up going on a trip?

Money raised for Royal Servants mission trips is non-refundable. If a student cancels his/her trip the following guidelines in regard to their finances are as follows: Support (minus penalties/costs already incurred) can be transferred to another student or staff discipler to be used on the same year. Support (less penalties/costs if applicable) can be held over for one year only to be used by the original participant or immediate family member towards any Royal Servants team. If Royal Servants cancels a team the support raised can be applied to participation on a different team transferred to another individual held over for one year or returned to the original donor upon his/her written request. Any unused funds will be transferred to the Royal Servants Scholarship Fund.

Considering Royal Servants and can’t find answer(s) here?

You can call us at (763) 535-9555.  If you get the auto-attendant dial 721 to speak to one our staff about Royal Servants.

What is included in the cost of the mission trip?

The cost of the trip includes international airfare accommodations ministry supplies team food and Training Camp. Each student must also supply a personal spending money amount. There are some additional costs such as obtaining a passport and domestic travel (expenses associated with getting to Training Camp and home from Chicago at the end of the summer). For a complete explanation of these expenses click here.

What Is Reign Ministries’ Statement Of Faith?

You can read our full statement of faith here»

Are you signed up to come and cannot find answers to your question(s)?

Please refer to the Student Staff and Parent Prep Packets you received in the mail. Duplicate copies can be downloaded here. If you still have trouble finding your answer please call us at (763) 535-9555 X721 during July through May and (309) 547-2264 during June and July.

Can a mission trip fill up before I sign up?

Occasionally yes. But for the most part no. You should be able to get on the team you desire. Sometimes travel our housing accommodations can require us to close a team.

Can I bring extra spending money on my Royal Servants trip?

No. We have determined an adequate amount of spending money that will allow you to experience the country and come home with some souvenirs. We do not want to lose the focus for going into these countries.

Can I raise extra funds if I’m in college or am an adult and missing work opportunities?

Yes you can. If you are a staff discipler and are in need of compensation for missing out on work opportunities in order to be a part of Royal Servants you can raise extra dollars above and beyond the cost of your trip. Those extra funds can help to make up for being gone during the summer months. You will need to contact Royal Servants and work out the details in order to be a part of this program. This program does NOT apply to students.

Do I have to speak a foreign language?

No. But Royal Servants is a great way to use any language skills you have. Many of the people we come into contact with speak English. We also have the Connecting With God tract in the native languages of the countries we work. Often you will work hand-in-hand with local church member who are bilingual. On some teams we use an interpreter to help share the Gospel. It is always amazing to see God work in people’s lives despite the language barrier.

How are those who hear the Gospel followed up?

In most instances your team will work with local churches or missionaries that follow-up on your contacts and continue the work. On EuroQuest much of your witnessing is to European tourists who are often far from their homes which makes follow-up difficult. We do however try to refer them to missionaries when possible.

How do I know if I’m approved for Royal Servants?

After you have sent in your application you will receive a Royal Servant Prep Packet confirming that you have been approved for Royal Servants. If there is difficulty with accepting your application we will contact you. Otherwise the Prep Packet is your confirmation.

How old must I be? Do you have a minimum age for going on Royal Servants mission trips?

You must be 13 years old by the end of June or graduated from 7th grade to participate on Royal Servants mission trips.

If I raise too much support can I get a refund?

Not a refund. Each check written for your outreach is a tax-deductible gift so the money cannot be refunded. But you have options. If you are a student participant: 1.We can hold extra support in an account for the next year. 2. You can use surplus support to cover the costs for your domestic airline ticket. 3. You can choose to transfer it to another person on your team if their support is low. You cannot use it to buy your blue pack. If you are a staff discpler please click here.

Is Training Camp included in the dates and costs for the summer?

Yes.

What is a typical day like at Training Camp?

At Training Camp you will get up early and run an obstacle course with your team.  The goal is teambuilding not a test of endurance.  Then you will then spend a couple of hours on a work project.  It is a way in which we serve the Bible camp where we host our Training Camp.  It is also a great way to build relationships with your new team members.  After breakfast you will spend time in devotions group teaching and discipleship group time.  In the afternoon you will work in skill groups preparing for your street ministry.  The evening brings a powerful teaching session followed by time spent with your team in a “family time” of sharing prayer team building etc.

What is a typical day like overseas?

On the mission field you will have most of the same activities of Training Camp scheduled around your ministry activities. You might get up and have devotions some teaching time and breakfast during the morning. Then after lunch you might go to a city square or park and put on a program followed by witnessing. You may also spend time building relationships with those in the community for the sake of sharing Christ through your relationship and lifestyle. In the evening you might put on another program or have some team sharing and prayer. Each day you will have some time to get some personal things done and see the country you are in.

Why Training Camp?

Training Camp lays the proper foundation for impact abroad and in you. Training Camp is a time for students and staff disciplers to switch gears from the busy life and circumstances behind and to focus on the ministry ahead. It is a time of team bonding small group formation shedding worldly cares and focusing on Jesus. At Training Camp we develop and train you in the skills (music drama dance puppets or sports) that you will use to help communicate the gospel. We teach cultural sensitivity evangelism principles and show you how to have a meaningful devotional time with the Lord.

Is this something for my youth group?

Royal Servants specializes in sending individual students who are seeking a stretching growth step. While we have taken whole youth groups before we prefer to working with teams of individual students who come together for the first time. If you are seeking an organization for one or two students who are head to the pack and have done the church mission before but need something else Royal Servants can help you.

With what denomination is Reign Ministries affiliated?

Reign Ministries is a non-denominational organization serving Christian denominations and churches. Check out our statement of faith and feel free to call with more specific questions.