Sugar Creek Mission Teams

Over 150 years ago Humboldt Baptist Church, now the Church at Sugar Creek, embraced the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8) to make disciples of Jesus Christ to all peoples of the world from our neighborhoods to the nations!

Our Lord commanded us to be missional. Missional is a purposeful, intentional lifestyle of sharing Jesus with all peoples making disciples from our neighborhoods to all nations (panta ta ethne) around the world. Missional is the word that spurs our church into action. We do this in obedience to Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8: Go and make disciples in our Jerusalem – Humboldt, our Judah – Tennessee, our Samaria – North America, and to the ends of the world – all nations, all peoples!

On an August summer day in 2007, our family of faith recommitted themselves to this challenge with a laser-focused effort to become an engaging and partnering church. The goal is to take responsibility for planting and nurturing churches. We engage and network with local believers and/or churches. In partnership, we desire to fulfill the mandate of making disciples who make disciples for Jesus Christ.

Sugar Creek’s strategy is more than a single mission trip. It is a multi-year plan, that seeks to serve where our Almighty God provides opportunity. Our Sugar Creek Mission Team, alongside our Pastor, makes plans to reach the present church planting areas while being sensitive to the movement of the Spirit of God.

We are delighted you are seeking God to join one of our church planting teams. Every church planting mission team is unique because each member is unique, yet we are all made in His image to serve together. God has designed you and given you gifts and abilities to advance His kingdom. God has equipped you and every follower of Christ with the mandate to go and make disciples. Do not let the cost of team travel, fears of the unknown, or lack of confidence in your skills deter you from what God can do. God provides through our faithful surrender, obedience, and sacrifice.

Whether it is reaching unchurched individuals, people blinded by the enemy and the secular world, or unreached peoples with little to no access to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Sugar Creek is up to the task of going and making disciples! So let’s do it, Sugar Creek – Let’s PRAY, GIVE, AND GO!

Your Sugar Creek Missions Team and Champions

Steve & Dottie Babcock, Gerry & Karen Brittain, Sierra Clary, Rob Deloach, Kevin & Lisa Kail, Cyndi McCormick, Luke & Holly Mercker, Greg McFadden, Randy & Dewanda Mosier, and Malea Mullins

Hudson Taylor said during challenging days in reaching the Chinese, “God’s work in God’s way will never lack God’s Supply.”

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:16-17

Mission Volunteer Information

PERSONAL INFORMATION Mission Team (where): Name (First Middle Last) Address (Street, City, State, Zip) Phone Number (Mobile) Email (Most Used) TRAVEL Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) Do you have a valid passport? If so, provide your Passport Date of Expiration. The date of travel must be within six months of your passport's expiration date. Sign your passport exactly as your name is printed on the picture page. Copies will be collected by your team leader. Date of Expiration: Have you travelled internationally? Share locations and your experience. TESTIMONY Personal Salvation - Respond to these three questions as you write your salvation story. What your life was like before you met Christ? How you realized your need for Christ and when you opened God’s Gift? What is God currently doing in your life? Share how you discerned God leading you to participate on a mission team? What are your expectations for this mission What are some of your concerns about joining this team? HEALTH Blood Type: (example: A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-) If you do not know your blood type, ask your physician. The local blood bank can often type your blood. List any allergies or medical information that would be helpful in case of an emergency.textarea* your-medical] EMERGENCY List the names of two people to call in case of an emergency. Include cell and work phone numbers. RELEASE AUTHORIZATION Every member going on a short-term mission team is required to purchase insurance that covers broad areas related to international medical, accident and death. INTRODUCTION The Church at Sugar Creek is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all who enter our doors and participate in ministries and activities associated with our church. We therefore require that all who either serve or who are employed by The Church at Sugar Creek undergo a criminal background check. We know this can seem a bit daunting and intimidating, but it is a necessity in the world in which we live. The Church at Sugar Creek is in partnership with Protect My Ministry, a faith-based company who completes background checks for Southern Baptist Convention (IMB and NAMB) and many other denominations. Their process is simple, secure, and safe, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. An email will be sent to your email address providing a link to complete the background check. Thank you for your understanding. RISK STATEMENT This Risk Statement is to advise you as a participant about the potential risks involved in working in other cultures. Your signature certifies that you take full responsibility for the consequences as you assume these risks. Risks can include hazards to both your person and property through cross-cultural offenses, accident, disease, criminal or terrorist acts and natural disasters or inadequate medical services and supplies. There can be added emotional and physical stress due to loneliness, culture stress, travel difficulties, and long hours. We realize that it is not possible for us to predict, or fully prepare you for every circumstance you will face. However, it is our goal to advise all members of the Church at Sugar Creek and all participants in mission teams of the assumed risks associated with mission work as it relates to our church, International Mission Board, SBC and through this Risk Statement. We ask that you gather as much information as you feel necessary and when you are completely satisfied and confident that participating in a short-term mission team is what God wants you to do, read this form. If you agree, sign and return the application form. Participants of Sugar Creek Mission Team's work together with partners to advance the gospel and build trust for future ministry. We ask our team members to be more than flexible, even, fluid as we serve the Lord during the journey. Team leaders will seek to match your gifts with ministry opportunities. Should you feel at any time that your area of service is no longer appropriate, you have full right to end your service and return to your passport country at your own cost and risk. In the event of an emergency that requires medical services while on the field, all reasonable efforts will be made to guide you to the appropriate care. If an evacuation is needed for more specialized care than is available in the designated area of ministry, that will be coordinated with and under the direction of the medical/evacuation insurance provider that is required for your participation in all Sugar Creek mission teams. The cost of medical/evacuation insurance is part of the overall team member cost. You are required to adhere to the list of immunizations and vaccinations suggested before you travel to the country of ministry. Your team leader will privide details regarding immunization and vaccination suggestions. Special Note: In view of the fact that many insurgent, guerrilla, and criminal groups commit crimes of kidnapping or other forms of criminal extortion as a means for demanding the payment of ransom, it is important that you understand The Church at Sugar Creek policy in this area. We are deeply concerned for the well being of each of our members, and will pray and labor diligently for the release of any member taken hostage. However, it is the policy that Sugar Creek opposes the payment of ransom in any form, cash, commodities, or services. Therefore, members and participants in mission teams lead or promoted by The Church at Sugar Creek should not assume that ransom would be paid for their release. The Church at Sugar Creek requires that, as part of the post-crisis de-briefing, all members who were held hostage be interviewed by a counselor. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HUMBOLDT TENNESSEE, INC. DBA THE CHURCH AT SUGAR CREEK (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS SUGAR CREEK) LIABILITY WAIVER & RELEASE In consideration of being allowed to participate in the team sponsored by The Church at Sugar Creek, its partners and/or agents and in consideration of the benefits to be derived there from, I hereby release First Baptist Church of Humboldt Tennessee, Inc. dba The Church at Sugar Creek (hereafter referred to as Sugar Creek) , its partners and/or agents and their present and former deacons and employees, and their heirs, from all claims and liabilities of any kind, whether known or unknown, which arise from or are connected in any way with my participation or the participation of any member of my family including my spouse or minor child, in the church sponsored mission team. I recognize that the conditions in some of the places to which I, my spouse, or my child will travel are not of the same standard as the conditions to which I am accustomed. I realize further that there are certain health risks as well as other risks to person and property, and I enter into participation in this team and agree to the participation of my spouse or minor child with knowledge of those risks. If for any reason I am unable to complete the planned stay on the mission team, I assume full responsibility for expenses incurred for my return home. In the event of an emergency, I hereby authorize a leader of this team, as an agent for me, my spouse or my child to consent to: any x-ray examination; medical, dental or surgical diagnosis; anesthesia; treatments; hospital care advised and supervised by a physician, surgeon or dentist (as appropriate). I expect my family to be contacted as soon as possible. This is only for emergency situations should the individual be incapable of making rational decisions or is a minor whose parents cannot be immediately reached. In any situation, every effort will be made immediately to reach the contact person listed on the application. I agree that Sugar Creek, and my group may use and/or display my name and likeness without limitation for promotional purposes without further consideration. I authorize Sugar Creek, and my group, their partners and/or agents, permission to use, copy, reproduce, display, distribute, publish, and exhibit any pictures, video or narrative I take or which I provide to any of them, and pictures, video or narrative in which I may be included, without restriction. This authorization includes any means of communication at any place for any lawful purpose. I waive any right I might have to inspect and/or approve the copy that may be used or the use to which it may be applied. I certify that I am of lawful age and competent to sign this Release, and have done so voluntarily. I understand that this document constitutes a full and complete waiver of all possible claims, while either on this team or upon my return, for any act or omission, including claims for negligence regarding injury, illness or property damages, arising out of my participation in the team. I understand that this Release applies to, covers, and includes unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected damages, losses, or liabilities and the consequences thereof, which result from the matters hereinbefore inferred to as well as those now disclosed and known to exist. We count it a privilege to assist you in your desire to participate in reaching people with the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Checking the boxes below acknowledges that you agree with the following statements. I have read the Church at Sugar Creek doctrinal statement (appendix 1 found below) and agree to respect it in all regards and not propagate convictions not contained therein: I Agree Having read the Risk Statement, I am aware of the hazards and risks to my person and property associated with serving overseas in a mission’s capacity. I Agree This is to certify that I will not hold The Church at Sugar Creek liable for injury, disease, or delay of return, or any other claims, while undertaking a short-term mission team with the church. I Agree I understand and accept the Sugar Creek policy regarding ransom payments described in the Risk Statement. I Agree I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible for the full amount of the mission trip, or all costs associated with my participation up to a point of cancellation. I Agree If applicant is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign below along with minor. If the applicant becomes a member of the short-term international mission team, the parent or guardian will complete an additional form provided by the team leader. By submitting, I understand, agree and confirm that all areas in this application are accurate and complete to my knowledge. Type Your Name as signature Appendix 1 Church at Sugar Creek – A Summary of What We Believe 1. We believe there is one true God, eternally existing in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- each of whom possesses equally all the attributes of Deity. 2. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His substitutionary and atoning death upon the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His future personal return in power and glory. 3. We believe that Jesus Christ is the living Word, and that the Bible is the inspired, infallible and authoritative written Word of God. 4. We believe that, as a result of the sin of Adam and Eve, all men inherit a bent toward sin and have sinned by choice against Holy God. 5. We believe in salvation by grace through faith, not from the works of the law. 6. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who indwells every Christian and enables him or her to live a life pleasing to God. 7. We believe in the resurrection of all men - the saved unto the resurrection eternity with God and the lost unto the resurrection separated from God. 8. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.