Short term missions

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Even as God has left His indelible print upon each of our lives with His love, He calls each of us to leave this same print upon the lives of those who live every day in the destructive grips of poverty. God has called NRN to be a conduit of His love and resources through the community of Short-Term Mission (STM) teams.

Short-Term Missions are the pipeline through which flows the power of individual relationships. Participants in STM and the NRN community are equally impacted by the love and generosity of Nicaraguans as we connect with an individual, family, ministry, or local communities in Nicaragua. You will walk away from the STM experience with the face and name of a special person that you formed a connection with through work, play, prayer, and service. You can be assured they will never forget you, and they will hope to never be forgotten. Such connection has brought many people from the US back to Nicaragua over and over again; eager to reconnect and deepen their bonds with people they have come to know and love as friends and family.

We encourage you to connect with God’s purpose for you and His people in Nicaragua by joining a Short-Term Mission trip. If you are called to serve with a STM team, contact your church, mission team, or NRN leadership to get all the information needed to answer God’s call to minister to the least of these.

Where you could serve

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The cost of trips varies depending on many items. The airline prices, the focus of your team’s trip, and the projects you may want accomplished. Your team leader will have the information for these costs, which will include these items plus housing, transportation, and translating.
You are required to have a valid passport to enter. If you already have a passport, it must not expire 6 months prior to departure. To get information or obtain a passport visit: U.S. Department of State. You will also be required to pay a $10 entry fee, upon arrival.
Currently the Nicaraguan government requires that anyone entering the country present proof of being fully vaccinated (2 doses of Covid vaccine) or present negative results of a RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of landing in Nicaragua. There are no other required vaccines. However, NRN recommends that those traveling to Nicaragua have current tetanus protection.

NRN has established a long-term commitment and relationships with our Nicaraguan partners. You will be able to worship at one of the many churches, visit one of the four schools, be a part of special needs classes, or serve in the medical ministry. Depending on your team’s focus, you will be immersed into one of these wonderful ministries. Other opportunities include doing food distribution and sponsoring a student from one of the schools and taking them on an outing! NRN works with your team leaders to make your trip exactly what God has called you to.

The official language in Nicaragua is Spanish, but do not let that stop your interaction! NRN provides facilitators to translate for you. The average temperatures are between 80-90 degrees, with there being a dry season (November-April), and a rainy season (May-October). The people of Nicaragua are strong, resilient, and extremely friendly. They have endured civil war and many natural disasters, and yet they love the Lord and welcome you to worship with them. The kingdom of God is evident when we serve with our Nicaraguan friends. Come and be a part of the kingdom with us!
The cost of trips varies depending on many items. The airline prices, the focus of your team’s trip, and the projects you may want accomplished. Your team leader will have the information for these costs, which will include these items plus housing, transportation, and translating.
Many ask if there will be food available that they can eat. I can assure you that you will not go hungry! Juanita and Yolanda take exceptional care of you for your meals. Breakfast and dinner are provided, and they prepare delicious meals. They are also able to meet your dietary or specialty needs.
Quinta has the capacity to house 60+ people. There are two bigger dorm style rooms and many others for 2 to 8 people. They are equipped with bunk beds, bathrooms, and are cleaned each day by the wonderful staff. Some of the rooms do have air conditioning, for those with the need, at an additional cost per day.
Quinta offers laundry service most days. It is $5.00 per dozen. If you leave your clothes to be washed in the morning, it will be finished at the end of day.

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