Our teaching trips are usually 2-weeks in length (in which case you will normally be asked to teach two courses). It is possible to take a shorter 1-week trip but in many cases, because of the distance travelled and cost of the airfare, our teachers find it better stewardship to stick to the 2-week block. It should be noted that most locations require additional travel days. Therefore a 2-week teaching trip might look something like this: Friday – Begin outward journey Saturday – Arrive at destination Sunday – Minister in local churches Monday-Friday – Teach first course Saturday – Rest/Sightsee/Local ministry Sunday – Minister in local churches Monday-Friday – Teach second course Friday – Return journey home

The number of teaching hours varies slightly from location to location, but you will normally teach for 25-30 hours per course.

The cost of a teaching trip with Carey includes: Economy airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast and lunch during training sessions and ground transportation in country. What’s not included: Any required visas, vaccinations and travel insurance, Sight-seeing trips, some evening meals.

In most of our regions you will be able to add additional time to your trip if you wish to spend time sight-seeing. Your sight-seeing activities must however remain consistent with our travel risk policy. You are responsible for any additional trip expenses incurred while sight-seeing

Many of our teachers go as the sole teacher, but that does not mean that you will be alone. Once you arrive in the training region, our local coordinator will serve as your host, and you will spend most of your time with him. You may also be assigned a translator who will accompany you as needed. We also have trip options available for those who would prefer to travel with another teacher or as a part of a team.

We will provide you with teaching materials that have been used by others as well as a course syllabus and exam. Some of our teachers prefer to teach the notes as prepared while others may make some modifications, assuming that they remain consistent with the syllabus and exam. You will be able to discuss options with one of our team in more detail.

If you prefer to book your own flights, please ensure that you work closely with our office. We have vetted several options for in-country accommodations and ask all of our teachers to stay only at these approved properties. Many of our teachers find it easier to simply allow our Carey team to make the arrangements for them (we try to work closely with you to accommodate your travel needs and preferences).

Many of our training locations will require you to teach through a translator. We work hard to ensure the quality of our translators as well as to choose men who can help you to understand the local culture.

To serve as a member of our teaching team we require that you subscribe to the Second London Baptist Confession (1689) or Westminster Confession. You should also have extensive pastoral experience (we typically look for around 10 years+) as well as appropriate academic qualification for the teaching level at which you will serve. For those who are interested in participating in a teaching trip but who don’t meet the requirements to serve as a lead teacher, there are also opportunities to participate as an apprentice teacher in coordination with one of our team.

In very rare instances some matters beyond our control may lead to the cancellation of a trip. We will always do our best to communicate with you about any changes or cancellations as early as possible. Should you need to cancel or reschedule a trip, any refunds will be subject to our refund policy.