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New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene Cuba Mission Trip 2026

Hi there! Before we get into the details, I just want to say that I am SO excited that you are interested in traveling with us to Cuba in 2026!  Encouragement trips are a fantastic way to learn about a new culture, see what faith looks like in a different cultural context, and help build the kingdom of God by blessing those who have so very little.  As you read through the following pages, I would encourage you to do so prayerfully.  

Don’t worry about what’s practical and definitely don’t think about what you can afford.  If God calls you to go, he’ll provide the funding-end of story!  Often it isn’t just the trip itself that is a testimony and blessing to those who go, but the many ways God provides in the months before.  

“Father I want to lift the person reading this before you today.  I pray that they would have ears to hear where you are leading them, and if you call them to be sent, that they would have peace about finance, travel, and their experience on the trip.  I pray that they are reminded that you will provide for all that they need.  Give them your eyes to see the needs of those whom you love and cherish, and give them a passion to serve as you have served us.  I pray as they pray about being sent to Cuba, that they would have intimacy with the Son who was sent to us.  Amen.”
-Pastor Eddie
The NMI Council is assembling a team of individuals, 16* years of age and older, to travel to Cuba in March of 2026.  The tentative dates are March 12 – 19.  We will likely be going to the Baracoa area which is on the eastern end of the island.  The location is subject to change and will be determined by the Cuban leadership.
This will be an encouragement tour which involves travelling to many different churches, meeting people, hearing their stories, praying, encouraging and blessing them with donated items and/or providing project fees for them to complete needed work on their churches.  The Cuban churches have very little money, but are definitely NOT poor in spirit.   Team members often times find themselves being as blessed as the people that we are there to bless.

*Travelers under 18 must have parental consent and be appointed a guardian while on the trip, if not travelling with a parent.  Teens under 16 may be able to travel if accompanied by a parent.

What You Need to Know

Cost Per Person:  
•$1,000 for food, lodging (double occupancy) and travel within Cuba (If you require a room by yourself there will be an additional fee)
•$500-Minimum project fee (to be distributed during the trip)
•$600- Airfare (this is an approximation)
•TBD-Often we must spend the night in Miami before an early flight
•These amounts do not include personal spending money, the cost of a passport or donations of cash or purchased items to take to Cuba
•We will have several opportunities for fundraising in the coming months, but the cost is ultimately the responsibility of the individual
Travelers to Cuba MUST:
•Be in good health
•Be able to tolerate heat and humidity
•Be able to climb stairs
•Be able to sit, stand, walk and ride for sometimes extended periods
•Have a passport that expires at least six months after the date of travel
Other Considerations
•Electricity in Cuba is rationed and may not be available at any given time.
•Wi-Fi/Internet may or may not be available depending on location and may incur a fee
•Dietary restrictions may not be able to be accommodated
•No special inoculations are required to travel to Cuba, but a current Tetanus shot is recommended
•Periodic team meetings will be scheduled for prayer, discussion, team building and maybe to learn a little bit of Spanish prior to the trip.
If you have any questions about what to expect in Cuba, please contact Ranée Fraser, Shelley Wilson or Pastor Eddie who have all travelled to Cuba recently.
If you would like to join the team, please complete this application before July 13, 2025.  Upon completion, you will be redirected to a payment page where you can make your deposit.  If you prefer, you can give a physical check Ranée Fraser or drop it off at the church office.


  • You must submit this completed application and a non-refundable $100 deposit to Kim Crowley or Ranée Fraser before your application will be processed and reviewed.  Applications are due by Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Please make out checks to the church and note Cuba Trip in the memo.   
  • In the event that your application is not accepted, your deposit will be returned to you. 
  • If accepted on the team, this deposit will be applied to your trip costs.  Once you are part of the team, your deposit will become non-refundable.
  • No one will be considered or accepted as a team member until a completed application is received.  LNB reserves the right to deny acceptance to any person for any reason.
  • By submitting this application to be a part of a LNB short-term mission team, you acknowledge that you are personally responsible to pay for, or arrange funding for your portion of the trip costs.
  • There will be several opportunities for fundraising as a group, but ultimately the cost of the trip is your responsibility. 
  • It is your responsibility to obtain a passport or a renewal if required
  • Upon request, you agree to obtain a letter from a physician or other licensed professional, who is providing care to you, stating that you do not have a medical condition or are on medications that would put you at an increased risk and that you will be able to participate without any special assistance.
  • Short-term mission trips can be rewarding and life changing, however, they can also be stressful.  Please consider factors in your personal life at this time that may distract and/or prohibit you from fully committing to the trip.
  • Once accepted, team members are expected to attend all team meetings
  • If you are unable to participate in your trip, the Team Leader must receive cancellation notice immediately.  You will be responsible for all trip costs incurred up to that date.
  • Team members assume responsibility for their personal belongings on the trip.  LNB will not reimburse team members for items that are lost, stolen or confiscated.
  • Team members are expected to submit to the team leadership’s instructions and direction while on the trip.
  • Team members are expected to be flexible in deportment, understanding that some things are out of team leadership’s control.
  • Team members shall be respectful of cultural differences at all times.

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