What’s included in the cost of an EPIC trip?

Typically trip cost is all-inclusive of pre-trip preparation meetings with Grace pastors and/or EPIC leadership, ground costs such as lodging, transportation, meals, scheduled activities and/or touring expenses, ministry costs and a ministry donation, and all administrative costs. Refer to the individual trip flyer / participant packet for full details, as some trips may have special conditions.

Is airfare included in the published trip cost?

No. Team members are required to book and purchase their own air travel based on guidelines provided by the trip administrator.

How can I fund the cost of my EPIC trip?

Team members can choose to pay for some or all of their trip, and/or fundraise from friends and family. Grace uses Managed Missions which allows team members to set up an individual fund-raising account / fund-raising page. Donors receive a giving receipt from Grace for their contribution. Trips can be funded over time, as long as the trip is fully funded by the payment deadline or trip departure date. (NOTE: Due to IRS rules, donations are non-refundable. Should you cancel your registration, any funds must remain in the general missions account for use at the discretion of Grace.)

Is insurance included?

Refer to the conditions for your specific trip. When possible, Grace provides basic travel, medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage (currently Israel and Palestine are excluded by our provider). However, team members are always encouraged to purchase their own insurance according to individual needs, as any expenses incurred such as medical treatment, baggage loss/delay, cancellation, etc. is borne by the team member and not by Grace or our travel partners.

What’s involved in the pre-trip preparation?

We want you to be well-prepared for your EPIC experience, both individually and as a team. Therefore, EPIC team members are expected to participate fully in the pre-trip meetings (usually 2 or 3), assigned readings / study, and team-building activities. These vary depending on the trip. From time to time, there may be an additional cost involved with a training or team-building event, though we try to keep this to a minimum.

What happens after the trip is over?

Every EPIC experience includes a debrief prior to returning home. Additionally, a post-trip team reunion is typically scheduled within a month of the return date so team members can fellowship together, share memories, and further debrief the trip. Many EPIC teams continue meeting together even months and years after the trip is over. In any case, every EPIC alumnus is forever a part of the EPIC family and encouraged to continue supporting the ministries we serve in the MENA region - through prayer, finances, and relationship.