Q: Why should I be a part of a Distributed Journey?

A: First of all, going on a Distributed Journey is one of the main ways to love God and love others. In Luke 10:27 Jesus says "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." But also by going on a Distributed Journey you “ stretch” yourself out of your comfort zone, allowing God to work in your heart as He wills and thus be transformed by the Power of the Holy Spirit to serve Him by serving others. Romans 10:14-15 says "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things!" Be a person that brings peace and hope to those that are in need!

Second, because it is an act of obedience to Jesus Christ. In Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus says "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." and in Acts1:8 Jesus says "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

Q: How do I register?

A: The best way to register to a Distributed Journey is here. You can also put a written note (including with your name and contact information) in any of the offering boxes at Northland Longwood (Dog Track Road) or at the reception desk of the site where you normally worship to the attention of Patti Harshey.

Q: How do I raise money for the trip?

A: The Distributed Journey Team Leader can help you with fund raising ideas for your trip. If God is calling you to go on a Distributed Journey, HE WILL provide the funds needed for you to go. Jesus says in Matthew 6:33 and in Luke12:31 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."  Proverbs 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and he will make your path straight."

Q: What special gift or ability should I have?

A: You don’t need any special ability or gift, just the ones that God gave you. In other words: just be available and God WILL equip and use you.

Q: What is the minimum age to go on a DJ?

A: That depends on the mission, but there are opportunities for all ages to serve on a team: Families with children of all ages; middle and high schoolers with or without their parents; adults only  (18 years of age and above).  The Distributed Journeys' Administrative Assistant can give you that information and the age minimums are listed on the website along with a description of the mission trip.

Q: Do I need a passport?

A: Yes, for international missions.  No passport is required for domestic mission trips.

Q: Who should I contact if I have more questions?

A: Contact the Team Leader of the trip in which you are interested (his or her email address is listed on the Journeys page next to the trip location and date, or contact the Distributed Journeys'  Administrative Assistant, Patti Harshey, at  patti.harshey@northlandchurch.net or 407-937-0573.

Q: How long are the trips?

A: The trips can range from 4 days (national DJs) to 16 days.