2026 AMG Staff Retreat
Athens, Greece
This November, Southeast Christian Church will send a team of eight to Athens, Greece, to partner with AMG International during their annual staff retreat. For 7–8 days, the SECC team will pour into 75–100 AMG staff members and their families, which includes 15–20 babies, kids, and teens. Every other year, SECC has had the privilege of serving this faithful group of ministry leaders by running a nursery, kids’ program, teen program, and helping with worship and sound—freeing up the AMG staff to rest, recharge, and connect. This year, we’re also hoping to bless them even more by bringing someone to teach a couple of adult sessions, offering biblical challenge and encouragement to these leaders on the frontlines of ministry. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and the team will be finalized by February 2026 as we prepare to encourage and serve those who serve so faithfully in Greece and beyond.
There are a few requirements to attend this trip.
1. Complete a Southeast Volunteer Application sent to you by Short-Term Missions.
2. Complete the online MinistrySafe training supplied by Short-Term Missions via email link.
3. All trips require a deposit, which is non-refundable. The IRS considers all monies going towards a mission trip as a charitable donation. To comply with IRS guidelines, we are unable to refund any monies submitted.
4. Once registration opens, you may begin fundraising. Please be aware, at no time are donations refundable. They are considered charitable contributions by the IRS, and as such, can not be refunded.
5. All passports must be valid six (6) months after return date. If your passport will be expiring within that time frame, it will need to be renewed ASAP.
6. Most common food allergens: Milk in staples such as feta cheese & tzatziki; gluten found in pita bread, phyllo dough, spankopita and various pastries; soy.
For more information, reach out to the Short-Term Missions Team at [email protected] and they can direct you to the trip team leader.
Financial
$2,200.00
Due 10/26/2026
$100.00
| $100.00 | Non-refundable Deposit Due 5/5/2026 | |
| 50.00% | Half-Funds Due 8/3/2026 | |
| 100.00% | Full-Funds Due 11/1/2026 |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Southeast Volunteer Application must be completed within 5 days of trip application. Missions Ministry will send to each applicant who has not already completed one.
- MinistrySafe online training must be complete by deadline.
- NON-REFUNDABLE $100 deposit is required at time of application.
Responsibilities
- SE Volunteer Application completed by deadline - Missions Logistics will send to you if one is not on file of if it needs to be renewed.
- Mandatory attendance at team meeting(s) and overnight team retreat.
- If your passport expires within six (6) months of trip return, it needs to be renewed prior to trip departure.
- It is the team member's responsibility to fundraise for the trip. If fundraising goals are not met, participant will either be required to cover the amount not raised or drop from trip.
- All deadlines must be met and participant acknowledges missing a deadline will cause disqualification from trip.
- Read & agree to the Social Media Policy.
Restrictions
- This trip requires participants 18+ only. Please read full descriptions before applying.
- Physical Limitations: This trip requires copious amounts of walking and long days. Please speak to the team leader for more information about the trip before applying if you think you might not be able to walk to long hours.
- Allergies: If you have a severe allergy requiring the use of Epi-Pens in a critical situation, please discuss with the team leader.
Preparation
- Discuss trip with your family to determine if it is the right fit for you at this time.
- Reach out to the team leader with any questions you may have before formally applying.
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