Cuba 2019

About This Trip

Pastor Sam will lead the team on this 7 day trip to Cuba. We will be working with host LA Liga Evangelica, who will coordinate team activities and outreach gatherings.

Daily Activities: The team will organize and lead various sporting events during 5 full days of outreach, such as baseball and soccer games, using the opportunities created to share the Gospel. All subject to change due to weather and government restrictions. Flexible attitude is recommended.

Things To Know

Team Members: Team is open to Adults (ages 18+) in good athletic condition, ready to jump in and play sports daily. Team members must be able to endure hot conditions. Some teaching opportunities, must be willing to share testimony in group setting. Spanish speaking is a plus. All applications subject to team leader approval.

Passport Required: A passport 6 months after travel date is required for this trip. If your passport expiration is prior to travel date, please contact the Global Reach Department for instructions before applying for this trip.

Team Information

Team Leader: Ps. Sam

Additional Information

Weather: Temperatures can range between upper 60's to low 80's daily. You will be provided with a complete packing list by your team leader.

Religion in Cuba: Here's some history on religious freedoms - or lack of - in Cuba. A local church leader said "There is freedom of worship now, yes, but that’s not the same as freedom of religion.”

Indeed, no other country in the Americas is so restrictive. The Cuban government doesn’t allow the church to run its own schools, or broadcast on television or the radio. Public acts of worship or proselytising are proscribed. About 27% of Cubans identified as Catholic in a poll of 1,200 adults commissioned by the Univision network earlier this year. Forty-four per cent of respondents said they were “not religious”. Source: theguardian.com 12 June 15 article

Facts about Cuba:

Area: 110,861 sq km

The largest island in the Caribbean.
Population: 11,204,351 Capital: Havana

Official language: Spanish

Largest Religion: Christian

Stats & Maps from Operation World

Payment Information

Price: $2,000*estimated

*Price may vary slightly, depending upon airfare

Apply by: November 1, 2018

Payment 1-Application Fee:
$200 upon approval

Payment 2 - $650: Due December 10

Payment 3 - $650: Due January 10

Payment 4 - $500 - Due February 10

The $200 Application Fee is not tax deductible. The remaining balance of the cost of the trip is tax deductible.

All trip funds are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Trip Fee includes: International airfare, insurance, food, lodging, and transportation once in the destination.

Personal expenses, optional for-fee activities, airport meals and snacks, fees to obtain passport, or vaccinations are NOT included in the trip cost.

Please plan ahead. Your account must be paid in full in order to go on the trip.

What is covered by the trip fee? International round trip airfare to/from New Orleans/Cuba; housing, meals, ground transportation at destination. Your trip fee includes the required entry visa, but does not cover expenses to obtain a passport or any vaccinations.

We recommend bringing additional money for airport meals/snacks, any additional drinks or food you might want during the trip and other personal items you might want to buy. Your team leader can answer any specific questions regarding this.

Trip Fee: Total fee is approximately $2,000. Price subject to slight change due to airfare variations. Please refer to the Payment Schedule listed on the right side of this page.

Application Process: Apply online by clicking on the Trip Application button near the top of this page. Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by the team leader. If approved, you will receive an approval email. At that point, you will need to pay the $200 Application Fee to secure your spot. The $200 Application Fee is not tax deductible. The remaining balance of the cost of the trip is tax deductible. All trip funds are non-transferable and non-refundable. Your account must be paid in full in order to go on the trip.