FAQ

   Posted by: Ben Schwenk

We’ve divided our “Frequently Asked Questions” section into two different sections: one for those who are curious about us and our site, and one for those who are curious about joining us on our trip to Burkina Faso.

Site FAQ:

Why Burkina Faso?

Pastor Chad Fagerland was raised by his missionary parents in Burkina Faso and spent a majority of his childhood there. He recently visited the remote village (Djibo) where he he had lived and grown up, and he quickly recognized that although the Gospel was being shared by national pastors to people throughout the land, there was still an overwhelming need for resources, supplies and training. His heart and vision for Burkina Faso was quickly adopted by both his home church’s and sister church’s congregations, as well as several others.

For more info, see the “Who we are” page.

You say other churches have partnered with you… what are the partnering churches?
The following churches have made financial commitments and contributions to the Burkina Faso Mission’s Project:

What are your goals?

  1. To assist 10 pastors in the completion of their villages churches by providing them with roofs.  The cost of one roof is just $1500.  Our goal is to raise $15,000 for 10 churches.
  2. To assist with general repairs around the Good Shepherd Bible School through carpentry, masonry, plumbing, etc.
  3. To assist in training and developing the Good Shepherd Bible College students and local pastors during the Pastor’s Training Conference in Djibo.
  4. To equip the wives and children of the students and pastors during the training conference.
  5. To minister in area-wide churches as needed.
  6. To provide aid, relief and development through donations such as clothing, eye glasses, farming seed, farming tools, medical supplies, etc.
  7. To conduct HIV/AIDS training in the schools.
  8. To provide basic medical care to the pastors and families of the Good Shepherd Bible School.

I’d like to ship some donations. Who should I contact?
Contact Sue Best at susanbest73@hotmail.com for questions regarding shipment of donations.

Trip FAQ:

Who can go on this ministry trip?

Followers of Christ with a reference from their pastor who are committed to contributing to the ministry team goals.

Who do I contact about going on the trip?
You can contact us here. You can also come to one of our team meetings (usually the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6 p.m.). Please contact us for more info on this.

What are the dates of the trip?
For general security purposes, please contact us regarding the specific dates of the trip.

How much is the trip?
$2500. This includes your plane ticket, all ground transportation, meals, and lodging.

Yikes…I can’t afford that!
Neither can we. :-) God will provide. See our fundraising letter to friends and family page as well.

I’m not sure this is for me.
We understand. It’s not easy. However, we take seriously Christ’s final commission to his followers to: “Go!” We encourage you to assume it’s God’s will for you to participate unless He clearly directs you otherwise. You will be greatly blessed and enriched!

Okay, well when is the money due?
The majority of the money is due around Thanksgiving. See the important dates page.

Where/when should I buy my plane ticket(s)?
We will purchase group tickets once commitments are made by the entire team. See the important dates page.

What is the deadline to sign up?
All interested participants must be registered by October 9th.  See important dates for more information.

What language is spoken there?
French, however the prominent regional language is Moore.

What is the weather like?
In January, you can expect brilliant sun with dry heat in the low 90s.

Who is leading the trip?
Dale Fagerland, who began his missionary career in Burkina Faso. Dale has been a missionary to the Muslims for 30 years, and the Fagerlands were instrumental in pioneering the work of God in Northern Burkina in the late 70s and 80s. Dale will be coming to Cincinnati on Saturday, November 20, 2011 to equip trip participants in cross-cultural ministry and Burkina culture.

If I go, do I have to get vaccinations or medications?
Yes, a couple are required. See the trip prep page.

What medical clinics can I call for vaccination information?
Begin by calling your personal health care provider. See if they have any recommendations. Other local southwestern Ohio travel clinics include:

Is a passport or visa required?
Both are required. See the trip prep page.

What is the travel time?
24 hours.

What is the time change in Burkina Faso?
They are 5 hours ahead of us in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What is the flight itinerary?

  • Cincinnati to New York
  • New York to Paris, France
  • Paris to Niamey, Niger
  • Niamey to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

What is the trip itinerary?

  • Thursday - Depart Cincinnati
  • Friday - Arrive in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
  • Saturday - Sight seeing, meet national pastors/leaders, stay at guest house
  • Sunday - Preach/minister in local churches in Ouagadougou then drive to Djibo (4 hrs north)
  • Monday - Construction, seminar, ministry, health clinic and school distribution in Djibo
  • Tuesday - Construction, seminar, ministry, health clinic and school distribution in Djibo
  • Wednesday - Construction, seminar, ministry, health clinic and school distribution in Djibo
  • Thursday - Construction, seminar, ministry, health clinic and school distribution in Djibo
  • Friday - Construction, seminar, ministry, health clinic and school distribution in Djibo
  • Saturday - Sightseeing and
  • Sunday - Preach/minister at Central Assembly in Djibo, then travel back to Ouagadougou
  • Monday - Depart Ouagadougou
  • Tuesday - Arrive Cincinnati
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