What you can expect

  • Personalized

    Every mission journey is different. We begin by learning about your goals, experience, timeline, and where you feel called so that every recommendation is tailored to your unique situation.

  • PRACTICAL

    From organization research and preparation timelines to packing lists and cultural resources, you'll receive practical guidance designed to make the process less overwhelming and more manageable.

  • Supportive

    You don't have to figure everything out alone. Whether you have one question or many, Compass Missions is here to encourage, guide, and walk alongside you throughout the preparation process.

Compass Call

$40

What You'll Receive

  • One 45-minute consultation

  • Personalized follow-up email with recommendations

  • Guidance based on your goals and experience

  • Practical next steps

Best For

  • Exploring whether missions is right for you

  • First-time mission travelers

  • Choosing an organization

  • Finding clarity before committing

Book Your Compass Call

Three Month Preparation

$250 Individual | $320 Family

What You'll Receive

  • Everything included in One Month Support

  • Three months of ongoing support

  • Regular check-ins

  • Continued guidance as plans develop

  • Help navigating unexpected questions

Best For

  • International mission trips

  • Longer preparation timelines

  • Families coordinating multiple travelers

  • Anyone wanting consistent support

Package available after compass call

Team Point Person Support

Custom Pricing

What You'll Receive

  • Individual support for each team member

  • One dedicated contact throughout preparation

  • Answers to personal questions

  • Resource recommendations

  • Encouragement from registration through departure

Best For

  • Large mission teams

  • Churches wanting additional traveler support

  • Organizations without a designated missions coordinator

  • Teams that want every traveler to have someone to contact

Package available after compass call

One Month Preparation

$120 Individual | $180 Family

What You'll Receive

  • Personalized preparation plan

  • One month of email support

  • Resource recommendations

  • Practical guidance for your trip

  • Answers to your questions

Best For

  • Travelers with a confirmed trip

  • Families preparing together

  • First-time mission travelers

  • Anyone wanting extra support before departure

Package available after compass call

Team Leader Support

Starting at $400 per team

What You'll Receive

  • One point of contact for the team leader

  • Timeline and preparation guidance

  • Resources to share with your team

  • Support with planning and coordination

  • Answers throughout the preparation process

Best For

  • Church mission teams

  • Ministry leaders

  • Team coordinators

  • Groups preparing together

Package available after compass call

À La Carte Services

Not every traveler needs ongoing support. If you're looking for help with one specific part of your journey, individual services are available.

Available Options

  • Additional consultation calls

  • Fundraising guidance

  • Packing checklist review

  • Resource recommendations

  • Team training session

  • Parent and family preparation

  • Custom checklists and documents

  • Mission trip Q&A

Best For

  • Travelers needing help with one specific area

  • Returning mission participants

  • Churches looking for a single resource or training

Contact Compass Missions

“I wasn’t God’s first choice for what I’ve done for China… I don’t know who it was… It must have been a man… a well‑educated man. I don’t know what happened. Perhaps he died. Perhaps he wasn’t willing… And God looked down…and saw Gladys Aylward… And God said – ‘Well, she’s willing.’”

Gladys Aylward

FAQs

Don't see your question? I'd love to hear from you. Contact Compass Missions and I'll be happy to help.

  • Compass Missions helps individuals, families, and church teams prepare for short-term mission trips through personalized guidance, practical resources, and ongoing support. My goal is to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to serve.

  • Yes. Every client begins with a Compass Call. During our 45-minute conversation, we'll discuss your goals, destination, and experience. At the end of the call, I'll recommend the support option that best fits your trip. If you purchase a preparation package within 30 days, your $40 Compass Call fee will be applied toward the cost of your package. The Compass Call fee itself is non-refundable.

  • No. Compass Missions is not a travel agency. I provide preparation, organization, and support, but travelers are responsible for booking their own transportation and completing any required travel documents.

  • Yes. If you're still exploring opportunities, I can help you think through your goals, compare organizations, and identify options that may be a good fit.

  • That's perfectly fine. Many people contact Compass Missions after they've committed to a trip and simply want help preparing for it.

  • Not at all. Whether this is your first trip or your tenth, support is tailored to your experience and needs.

  • Absolutely. Family preparation packages are available because traveling with children brings unique opportunities and challenges.

  • Yes. Compass Missions offers Team Leader Support, giving your team's leader one dedicated point of contact, as well as Team Point Person Support, which gives every individual team member their own direct contact throughout preparation.

  • No. Mission work happens both locally and around the world. Whether you're serving across the street or across the ocean, the preparation process matters.

  • Compass Calls and support sessions are held virtually, making it easy to work together no matter where you're located.

  • You'll receive a welcome email with your next steps. From there, we'll begin creating a preparation plan tailored to your trip, timeline, and goals.

  • Because preparation work begins as soon as you purchase a package, packages are non-refundable once started. If your trip is postponed, we'll work together to adjust your plan and timeline.

  • That's exactly what À La Carte services are for. Whether you need fundraising guidance, a packing review, or help answering a few questions, individual services are available.

  • Preparing for a mission trip involves much more than packing a suitcase. It means understanding expectations, navigating logistics, preparing spiritually and practically, and knowing what questions to ask. Compass Missions exists to help you prepare with confidence so you can focus on serving others when you arrive.