AYC Global trips are open to applicants 17-30 years of age. If an applicant is 16 and turning 17 during the same calendar year as the trip, they also qualify. AYC North American trips are open to applicants 15-30 years of age. If an applicant is 14 and turning 15 during the same calendar year as the trip, they also qualify. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens.

Applicants for AYC must complete an online application and submit a pastoral reference form. If the applicant is not a member of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), a reference from their local UPCI presbyter is also required. Both reference forms become available after the missions application is submitted.

A non-refundable application fee of $200 is required at the time of submission, and will be proceed if accepted. This amount is applied toward the total cost of the trip, and will not be processed if the application is denied.

Once the application, references, and payment have been received and reviewed, the applicant will be onboarded through our Managed Missions platform. For certain sensitive locations, host missionaries may be involved in the review process. A social media audit may also be conducted as part of the applicant screening. 

• You can find the link to the online application on Managed Missions. 

• The link to the Pastoral Reference Form will be emailed to you once you complete your online AYC Application.

• After You Apply

  • If there is an issue with your application, we will contact you using the email address provided. You will also receive an email regarding your approval status once your application and reference forms have been reviewed.

  • Your account will be created, and communication will be sent via email, so be sure to use an address you check regularly.

• If You Are Accepted

  • You will receive an acceptance email and be added to your trip on the Managed Missions platform.

  • Legal forms will be emailed to you and/or your legal guardian for electronic signature from SignNow. If you are not a legal adult, both you and your guardian must sign before the form is complete. Failure to submit this form will forfeit your eligibility to participate.

  • Managed Missions will serve as your central hub for trip tasks, payments, travel details, and communication. It is your responsibility to monitor and complete all required steps accurately and on time.

• If You Are Denied

  • You will receive an email explaining the reason and offering guidance on next steps.

  • Your $200 application fee will not be charged.

• All attendees are required to upload a photo of the ID page of their passport. If you already have a valid passport, you can enter that information in your application. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your return date and contains at least four blank pages.

• If you need to obtain a passport, a deadline will be provided through Managed Missions. It is crucial that you meet this deadline to remain eligible for your trip.

• If a visa is required for your destination, we will communicate that information through Managed Missions. Please wait for specific instructions before attempting to purchase a visa on your own.

• Each AYC participant is responsible for raising their own trip funds. You can receive support from family, friends, and your local church, but please do not travel and raise money from church to church like career missionaries. Get creative and see how you can raise the funds!

• Once your trip is full and applications close, you can begin making payments through Managed Missions: You can pay directly through your account. Or others can give through your personalized Public Profile created through the platform.

• Your total trip cost will be split into goals with specific deadlines. You can make multiple payments toward each deadline, but a late fee will be added if a deadline is missed. Your $200 application fee counts toward your trip total and will be reflected on your account.

Included in your budget: Onsite hotels, meals, medical insurance, transportation, sightseeing, and international airfare (for global trips).
Not included: Passport and visa (if required), domestic travel cost, cancellation trip insurance, immunizations, baggage fees, and souvenirs.

• Some trips may require vaccinations or other medical preparations for entry into the destination country. If so, AYC will communicate these requirements prior to departure. However, it is your responsibility to consult your healthcare provider and review the CDC website to ensure you are fully informed.

• While AYC and host missionaries will not enforce recommended immunizations, we must comply with any official health requirements. AYC is not liable for last-minute changes, such as newly mandated vaccinations. For this reason, we strongly recommend purchasing the trip cancellation insurance.

All global AYC trip budgets include international airfare. AYC Global trips do not include travel to and from the departure city. AYC North American trips do not include airfare to and from the host city.