Frequently Asked Questions

Global(x) is not a separate company. Since 1997, it is the in-house missions ministry of North Point Ministries and serves all of our Atlanta-area campuses.

Applicants are generally approved for most journeys, with the exception of those teams with very specific needs or requirements. Should a team have more applicants than available space, the global(x) staff will work to find other opportunities whenever possible.

Yes, all applicants are required to be engaged at one of our Atlanta-area churches in order to apply for a global(x) journey.

Global(x) launches spring, summer, and fall journeys. Applications typically open in October for spring journeys, January for summer journeys, and April for fall journeys. Visit the Journeys page for specific dates and sign up to recieve a text message reminder when applications open.

Your commitment to your journey team includes actively participating in four to six pre-trip team planning meetings (which may be virtual or in person), serving alongside your team for the full length of the trip, and participating in one debrief meeting upon return.

Team members are responsible for fully funding their individual trip cost either through self-funding or raising funds through donations. They are also required to complete all assigned tasks, sign a Team/Code of Conduct agreement, medical release, and financial agreement.

We recommend that you consult with your personal medical team to determine the health, safety, and appropriateness of your participation on a journey. We also suggest that you use your own judgment as you choose a journey. Some global(x) journeys include long flights or drive times, rigorous travel, long service days, and/or strenuous activities. If you have questions about the rigor of a specific journey, please contact us.

When you apply for a global(x) journey, you will be required to submit a deposit, which will be credited toward your fundraising goal. Moving forward, you and your other team members will be required to self-fund or raise funds through donations.

The journey cost includes airfare, baggage fees, transportation fees, lodging, food, group travel insurance, supplies, team building activities, and any costs incurred by the partner for hosting the team and organizing the service opportunity.

Yes, donations are tax deductible. Donors will receive a Giving Statement from North Point Ministries at the end of the tax year, typically in January. Global(x) is a division of North Point Ministries, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 58-2203569. In order for donors to receive a tax credit for cash donations, donor contact information (name, address, phone number, and email address) must be included with the cash donation when it is submitted.

Checks should be made payable to North Point Ministries, Inc. and should be mailed to North Point Ministries, Inc., f/b/o Global(x), P.O. Box 3300, Alpharetta, GA 30023-3300. Please include a memo with the journey and team member’s name.

Advise the donor that checks should be made payable to North Point Ministries, Inc. and should be mailed to North Point Ministries, Inc., f/b/o Global(x), P.O. Box 3300, Alpharetta, GA 30023-3300. Please Include a memo that indicates the journey and team member’s name.

Global(x) can be found under the North Point Ministries organization and our EIN is: 58-2203569.

Any additional funds raised will be credited to the team’s combined fundraising goal.

If you withdraw from the team at any point, some costs may have already been incurred by your participation and cannot be refunded. Any remaining funds will be used to support the global(x) journey team or partner.

In any case, if you or any of your donors have extenuating circumstances and are in need of a refund, please contact us.

If you’re not able to raise all the funds needed for your journey, you’ll be asked to self-fund the remaining balance. In some cases, underfunded participants will not be permitted to participate in the journey.

Yes, but you’ll need to apply now for a passport if you haven’t done so already. If your passport expires within six months following your trip’s return date, you will also need to renew your passport as soon as possible.

Some countries require visas for entry. Any visas that must be obtained prior to traveling are the responsibility of the team member. If a visa is required, you will be notified by global(x). The cost to obtain the visa is an out-of-pocket expense and is not reimbursable.

Some countries require vaccinations for entry. Any vaccines that must be obtained prior to traveling are the responsibility of the team member. Unless the country has a vaccine that is required for entry, vaccines are optional and should be discussed with your medical professional. The cost to obtain vaccines is not reimbursable.

The airfare costs are included in the fundraising responsibility for all international and most domestic journeys. Currently, adult/family team members are only responsible for transportation while on our Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina journeys. For student journeys to these destinations, transportation will be provided.

Yes. If you add your frequent flyer number while you are completing the journey application, it will be automatically connected to your booking.

No. For liability reasons, it’s imperative that all team members travel together.

Global(x) provides medical insurance for all international and domestic journeys.

Should the need arise, we’ll work closely with our in-country partner to secure professional medical care and make sure you feel safe and supported during your recovery.