Team Member Covenant (sample)
As a member of this team, I agree to:
1. Remember that I am representing (name of church). I will model Jesus in my behavior and attitude.
2. Remember that I am a guest working at the invitation of my hosts. I will remember the missionary’s prayer, “Where you lead me I will follow; what they feed me I will swallow.”
3. Remember that we have come to learn, as well as to teach. I’ll resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how to do things.” I’ll be open to learning about other people’s methods and ideas.
4. Respect the host’s view of Christianity recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughout the world and that the purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
5. Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and teammates.
6. Respect my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
7. Refrain from gossip.
8. Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. Instead of whining and complaining, I’ll be creative and supportive.
9. Attend all team meetings before the trip as well as any follow-up meetings.
10. Refrain from any activity that could be construed as romantic interest in a national or teammate.
11. Refrain from illegal drugs and abstain from consumption of alcoholic beverages or the use of tobacco while on this trip.
12. Remember that I can be sent home if I do not adhere to the Covenant or if my Team Leader believes it is my best interest or that of the team.
