Overview
Eastern Kentucky (Pikeville area) is an area full of amazing people and rich resources. Yet it has historically been one of the most underdeveloped areas in the nation. A growing movement of people and organizations in the region are focused on finding unity and coordinating efforts to follow God in transforming Appalachia with both the proclamation and demonstration of the Gospel.Every trip is designed in partnership with the local leaders. We work together to determine meaningful opportunities for people to experience what God is doing in Eastern Kentucky. There are many ways for teams to learn, participate, and serve in ministry alongside our brothers and sisters in Eastern Kentucky. The primary goal in all of the ministries is to make a kingdom impact in their community!
Our teams serve in urban and rural areas.
What you might experience on a Lifeline trip...
collaborating with various local ministries in a joint service project within the community
encouraging the local leaders
assisting the local church by sharing the hope of Christ through special events or outreach programs in the community
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Starting at $75/day |
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3-15 people |
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2-4 days |
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Not required for U.S. residents |
Trip contributions
Trips start at $75 per day (minimum of 2 days) plus transportation to/from Eastern KY and during the trip. Includes lodging*, most meals, Lifeline Field Guide, pre-trip training, local ministry operations donation; supporting services, background check, Lifeline t-shirt, and a non-refundable deposit of $100 per person that locks in your date. *Trips occurring August- November will stay at a local hotel. The cost of the hotel will be an additional fee.Please note: Lifeline Christian Mission considers the contributions received for all trips to be tax-deductible; therefore this is non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your trip, trip contributions already sent to Lifeline may be used for a future trip with Lifeline or designated as a ministry donation.
Not included in the trip contribution:
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Travel to/from the mission field.
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Travel in the field. Groups must bring vehicles suitable for daily transport to/from the job site. Because we serve in rural areas, the drive may be up to an hour each way.
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Fuel costs during the week
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Personal snacks and drinks in addition to those provided by Lifeline
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Occasionally, teams may be asked to purchase a few incidental supplies needed such as cleaning supplies, paint brushes, etc.
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Hotel cost for trips scheduled August-November
Airports Options
Huntington, WV - HTSNumber of team members
Teams range from 3-15 people.
Trip length
2+ days. The trip length varies.
Documents needed
Online application, background check (provided by Lifeline) and notarized parental consent form, if needed.
Be sure to bring your health insurance information (health insurance card or copy of front and back of the card). If you live in Canada, contact your healthcare insurance company in advance to ensure that your personal healthcare insurance plan will cover medical care or emergencies while in the United States.
Age requirements
Team members must be at least 12 years old. Team members under age 18, traveling without a parent, must submit a notarized parental consent form and be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for the individual’s well-being.
Register for your trip
After your Team Leader has confirmed the date for the team’s trip, you can get a direct link to the team member application from the Team Leader. The application is not on our website.
Trip Types
View different trip types on this document.Contact us for more information [email protected]
Kentucky
Teams serve in urban and rural areas. Here are some ministries that you might be involved in: construction type jobs; cleaning, landscaping, maintenance; helping at a pregnancy center or local clothing closet; or partnering with the local church to bring the hope of Christ through a special event; outreach programs in the community.Day One: arrival and orientation, dinner, devotions
Day Two - Four: morning quiet time and devotions, breakfast, service projects, free time, and debrief
Day Five: clean up and departure
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Teams sleep in upstairs classrooms at New Beginnings Fellowship Church*, separated by gender assigned at birth. Cots are provided; however, you are welcome to bring an air mattress. Please note that there is no elevator available (stairs only). Teams must bring bedding, pillows and towels. Showers will be available at the local YMCA, a 5-minute drive from the church.
*Exception: Teams in August - November will stay at a local hotel at an additional trip contribution.
Please inform Lifeline in advance as to the nature and severity of any food or other allergies (gluten, nut, dairy, etc.). We will accommodate as we are able. We cannot guarantee there will not be cross-contamination or a gluten-free option at every meal. Participants with food allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own food items to fill in as needed during the week.
The deposit for all Lifeline trips is $100, and it is due upon application.
When is the trip cost due?
50% of the balance is due 90 days before the trip.
Remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip.
- Guided by our local, experienced ministry staff, we avoid situations that are inherently dangerous.
- We require our staff and participants over age 18 to undergo a background check.
- We review safety procedures during orientation.
- Lifeline Field Guides have first aid training.
- Lifeline Field Guides have the direct phone number to the local Field Leader, US Lifeline staff members and a US nurse.
- Teams will have access to a first aid kit.
- Team members are not permitted to ever go off alone.
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