TOGO GOSPEL MISSIONS & CRUSADE

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in traveling with the “Togo Gospel Crusade” Sponsored by Destiny Encounters International, PO Box 455, Moravian Falls, NC 28654. Attached is an application along with various forms and releases that MUST be completed to ensure your acceptance as a Ministry Team Member. Please send a recent photo as well.

We ask you for a fairly in-depth amount of information. Some information required may be rather personal to you, but reasonable considering the scope of such a ministry trip. Often, the first time a team member can be personally encountered is at the airport, as the team gathers en route to the ministry location. Therefore, it is imperative that we have prior knowledge of each applicant’s personal background and photo before approval can be granted for team participation. Please be assured that all information provided is kept strictly confidential within the leadership of Destiny Encounters International.

Please send all completed forms to the address captioned above or email to brynn@destinyencounters.com. A mandatory deposit reserves your space on the ministry trip pending review and approval of your application, and must be turned in by January 5th, 2026.

If a deposit is not received with your application, your application will not be processed. Please make checks or money orders payable to: Destiny Encounters International. Deposits and/or full payment may be made by credit card. However, all payments must be paid in U.S. dollars or the equal amount in any other currency. One of our representatives will contact you by phone or email once we receive your application.

If you experience any uncertainty during the application process, or if you have any questions, please e-mail us at brynn@destinyencounters.com. We are excited about your desire to join us in bringing the Gospel of the Kingdom to every creature! May you be blessed by God’s favor as you seek first His Kingdom!

 

Rev. Brynn Shamp

Destiny Encounters International
Co-Founder & CEO

 

 

MINISTRY TRIP AWARENESS
 

Ministry Teams

Everyone on the trip functions as one team. On a few occasions, we may divide up into smaller groups to minister as it is needed. In addition, each person will be a part of a smaller team of about 6-8 people, including a team leader, to have meals, pray and share testimonies together. These smaller teams are formed randomly by our ministries to encourage interaction by those who do not yet know one another.

 

Ministry Conditions

The pace required on these trips can be rigorous, emotionally draining, and physically exhausting. Each team member must be able to meet the physical, emotional, and mental challenges with stamina that will be presented in various conditions while ministering. Flexibility is crucial to functioning as a team. We ask that   you be prepared to be stretched beyond yourself and to go outside of your comfort zone. However, the harvest of souls and lives that will be impacted as a result of our “sacrifice” are of priceless value!

 

Ministry Meetings & Outreach

  On this trip we will be focusing on three areas: Mass Crusade Evangelism which leads to salvation and deliverance of the lost, mercy to the poor, and revival to the church. We will also hold meetings and conferences where there is a great focus on healing and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. You will be chosen for a team and will help in different areas of ministry as you are instructed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESTINY ENCOUNTERS INTERNATIONAL

PO Box 455

Moravian Falls, NC 28654

Email: info@destinyencounters.com

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

What is covered?
 

The cost of the trip is all inclusive and includes your quality hotel room with breakfast, team meals (lunch & dinner), bottled water for your room, all in-country transportation (involving the ministry team), and security during crusade. The deposit reserves your spot on the trip based on completed application and acceptance. We reserve the right to deny any application that does not fit the conditions we explain in this form.

What is NOT covered?

You will be responsible to obtain your international flight to Burundi and arrive upon the designated team day with no exceptions. Once your application is approved, more details will follow as to the schedule of events and how to book your flights accordingly with our travel agent. Keep in mind that you may leave a day or two prior to the “designated arrival date” depending upon the country you depart from.

You will be responsible for the cost of the Entry Visa, which is required and can be obtained about two weeks prior at $70 USD (at the time of this application). You will be given more detail once approved.

You will be responsible for your personal spending money, the cost of snacks, coffee, ice cream, etc. outside of mealtime, as needed, gratuities where appropriate, and immunizations/ Covid tests where required. 

Also, please obtain some sort of traveler’s or medical insurance while overseas. We will seek to assist you if medically necessary, however you will be responsible for any extra expenses incurred. Please note that we work diligently to obtain optimum prices. However, we would like to inform you that this price is subject to change depending on the exchange rate.

 

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFO:
 

•     A non-refundable deposit of $150 USD is required along with the application.You may contact Brynn, for Zelle details (no fees, bank to bank) or advise her you have mailed a check. To Zelle to Destiny Encounters send to brynn@destinyencounters.com. If you use Pay Pal you will be required to pay the additional 4% fee.

 

•     The full trip payment is $1,900.00 USD per person for double occupancy room (this amount already has your $150 deposit included). The total payment of $1,900.00 in lump sum is due by January 10th, 2026. For married couples, it $3,800.00 USD with the same due dates above, please complete individual applications and memo that you’re traveling with your spouse. No exceptions will be made. Please memo your payments: “Burundi Team Payment”. 

 

 

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

 

Q. Can I travel on my own and not use your travel agent?
A.  No, for Togo 2026, we will all be using Shelly to make the travel arrangements to ensure arrival/departure are together as a team. More details to come after approval. Since this location is more remote, plan for a higher than typical airfare.

Q. Can I have a single room on the trip?
A. No, the pricing is based on a double occupancy room and you are required to have a roommate. If there are an odd number of team members, we will give you the option to pay for your single room (price increases).

Q. Can I leave for the trip early or stay later than the rest of the team?
A. No. You must arrive/depart on the designated date. You may not stay an extended period of time after the trip, you must arrive and depart with the team.

 

Further Questions will be answered in your Welcome Email upon acceptance to the Togo Crusade Team. Thank you for applying, please fill out completely even if you are a returning team member. 

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (NOT MANDATORY) THAT YOU CARRY OR OBTAIN PRIMARY MEDICAL INSURANCE  TO COVER POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL MEDICAL NEEDS THAT MAY ARISE DURING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL.

I DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ME IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I AUTHORIZE DESTINY ENCOUNTERS TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

If for some reason you cancel your trip within 4 weeks of your departure date, you will not be refunded money that Destiny Encounters has paid out on your behalf to secure hotel and transportation. Any amount over and above the deposit and reservation monies spent on your behalf will be refunded to you

I understand and agree to the above cancellation and refund policy. If paying the deposit by credit/debit card, I authorize the $150 USD to be charged to my credit/debit card.

LIABILITY RELEASE
 

WARNING: THIS IS A COMPLETE RELEASE OF ANY POTENTIAL CLAIMS.

I, IN CONSIDERATION OF MY BEING ACCEPTED BY DESTINY ENCOUNTERS INTERNATIONAL FOR PARTICIPATION AS A MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER FOR THE MISSIONS TRIP TO TOGO 2026.

HEREBY DECLARE:
I am 18 years of age or older. (If not yet 18, both youth and parents must initial and sign).

I am in good health and have received or will be receiving all vaccinations recommended by my county or state health department for travel in the countries or areas to be visited on this trip.

I acknowledge that International travel involves danger and risk. I acknowledge that the dangers and risks include, but are not limited to, the hazards of travel by air, boat, raft, jeep, automobile, bus, taxi, bicycle, and on foot, travel in foreign countries, in jungles, mountains, high altitudes, steep terrain; travel and/or attendance at meetings among possibly unfriendly persons; sickness or injury in areas where medical assistance may be primitive or inadequate, unavailable or not readily available, and/or where rapid evacuation is not available; or where there is exposure to crime, to civil unrest and to forces of nature or other dangers.                                                                      

I understand that the above and/or other possibilities are risks in ministry/missions travel.

I acknowledge that Destiny Encounters does not accept any responsibility for injury, illness or loss suffered by me, and that all medical or personal expenses in connection with or made necessary by any possible illness or injury on this trip are my own responsibility.

I hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, or death, and damage to or loss of my personal property, and any delay, change or cancellation of travel arrangements, and any and all other damage or expenses I may suffer as a result of participation in this ministry/mission trip or in activities related to it.

I agree to be fully responsible for my actions. Should I become ill or injured or suffer other damage, I will pay all costs involved including costs of evacuation and medical care I might receive.

IN CONSIDERATION OF MY BEING PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE AS A MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER ON THE ABOVE MINISTRY TRIP:         

I ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND HAZARDS FROM THIS ACTIVITY, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RISKS AND HAZARDS IDENTIFIED ABOVE.                     

I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY DESTINY ENCOUNTERS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, COORDINATORS, FACILITATORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR RIGHTS OF ACTIONS, WHICH ARE RELATED TO, ARISE OUT OF, OR ARE IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH MY PARTICIPATION  IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH  I  NOW HAVE OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ANY PERSON SO RELEASED, HELD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFIED, AND SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING CLAIMS RELATING TO ANY PERSONAL  INJURY THAT I MAY SUFFER.

I AGREE NOT TO MAKE A CLAIM, FILE SUIT OR DEMAND ANYTHING FOR ANY INJURY, DEATH OR LOSS THAT ARISES FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.

I AGREE TO PAY THE COSTS AND/OR LEGAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TRIP LEADER(S), ORGANIZERS AND/OR PARTICIPANTS AS A RESULT OF ANY CLAIM OR SUIT FILED BY ME, OR FILED BY ANYONE ELSE AS A RESULT OF MY CONDUCT.

I CONSENT AND AGREE TO PAY FOR ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT RENDERED TO ME BY ANYONE FOR ANY INJURY OR OTHER MEDICAL SITUATION DURING, OR RESULTING FROM, MY PARTICIPATION. 

                                                                                                                                                    I AUTHORIZE DESTINY ENCOUNTERS TO ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING FOR ME ON THIS TRIP.

                                                                                                                         

I AGREE THAT THESE PROMISES, AGREEMENTS, ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK AND RELEASES BIND ME, MY FAMILY, ALL MINORS WITH ME OR ON WHOSE BEHALF I SIGN, AND MY HEIRS OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS.                

I HEREBY MAKE EACH OF THE ABOVE STATEMENTS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, AUTHORIZATIONS, RELEASES, DISCHARGES, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS, INDEMNITIES AND OTHER AGREEMENTS  ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD OR CHILDREN, ACCOMPANYING ME  OR PARTICIPATING  ALONE  ON  THIS TRIP WHOSE NAME(S) APPEAR(S) BELOW, AND AGREE THAT  THEY  SHALL  BE  BINDING  ON  EACH  MINOR  CHILD,  HIS  HEIRS,  SUCCESSORS  AND ASSIGNS:

                                                                                                                                                                 I HAVE READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THIS LIABILITY RELEASE. I AM AWARE THAT I AM GIVING UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS AND SIGN OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                   

DISCIPLINE POLICY
 

“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your   brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” –Matthew 18:15-17

It is the intent of our ministries to follow the Biblical patterns of discipline within the confines of all international ministry trips. These ministry trips we do are attempting to open up countries to renewal and revival, often attracting spiritual warfare. 1 John 2:1- “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” Our goal is to create a safe, healthy environment, in order to minister to the people of the country visited.

We recognize that ministry team members must be in a correct relationship with God and with others, in order to ensure completion of mission objectives. The consequences of one’s sin or disobedience have the potential to bring confusion and destruction to any ministry trip. We desire to come alongside each ministry team member in loving correction only when necessary. All compliance with any disciplinary action by our leadership team is greatly appreciated.

Below are procedures that will be followed by our leadership, if any disciplinary action is necessary. To avoid any misunderstanding, please read the outlined procedures below, sign the consent form, and return it to our office. By consenting to the following, you agree to receive correction, public rebuke and/or removal, if decided necessary by our leadership. If issues of sin or disobedience come to light, rest assured, the steps below will be followed to bring resolution to the situation.

1. If you have a problem with any individual, you are to lovingly approach that person first, without going to any other ministry team member. Attempt to bring understanding and resolution to the conflict. If it is with someone of the opposite sex, please talk with him or her in a place where others are present, but cannot hear your conversation. Many times what you may consider a problem is simply a misunderstanding and bringing it to their attention often brings resolution.

2. If you find no resolution after you have conversed with the individual, the individuals involved are required to discuss the problem with a ministry team leader. The ministry team leader should be able to determine what the problem is, who is at fault, and bring closure to the situation.

3. If the ministry team leader discovers that there has been no closure to the situation, there will be another meeting with the parties involved, the ministry team leader, and the trip coordinator in order bring closure to the difficult situation.

4. If the ministry team leader and event coordinator find any individual to be in rebellion to correction, our representatives will be informed. The following representative will bring definite closure to the situation, in which all parties will be present to hear the final conclusion of the matter. Possible conclusions may include an individual returning home within 24 hours or being brought before the whole ministry team for public correction. If absolutely necessary, the ministry team will be informed not to have any personal contact with the individual throughout the remainder of the trip. The individual will not be permitted to eat, sleep, or travel with any ministry team member.

5. If any individual is involved in any sin that cannot, at the discretion of leadership, be taken care of in a timely manner or would affect the team in an adverse way, our leadership reserves the right to put procedure (4) into action immediately.

I AGREE TO FOLLOW THE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES LISTED ABOVE IF DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN CONFLICT. AS A MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER I AGREE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE LEADERSHIP REGARDING OTHER MINISTRY TEAM MEMBERS.

MEDIA RELEASE
 

I, IN CONSIDERATION OF MY ACCEPTANCE FOR PARTICIPATION AS A MINISTRY TEAM MEMBER FOR THE FOLLOWING TRIP:  TOGO 2026

Destiny Encounters often take photographs and video footage on ministry trips using them in advertising, promotional materials, websites, social media, TV shows, and publications. In signing below, you fully authorize DEI to use video or photographs taken of you in any or all of the above mentioned materials.

In signing also, you may not use authorized photos, videos, etc. for the use of your own ministry’s promotional material without written consent from Destiny Encounters. Destiny Encounters reserves all rights to intellectual property including its audio/visual property, documentaries, still photography and video.

I AGREE TO THE MEDIA RELEASE POLICY STATED ABOVE AND WILL ABIDE BY THE TERMS AS STATED.

*PLEASE NOTE: Your application for the Togo Missions Team participation can not be processed until the deposit amount is received. You may complete deposit here (please cover the porcessing fee) or let Brynn know you will be mailing a check (payable to: Destiny Encounters), or send via Zelle to brynn@destinyencounters.com