Only 6-8% of the population is estimated to be connected at an Evangelical church, leaving well over 3 million people in SD unchurched.

Financial concerns, lack of balance in work/personal life, a city wide housing shortage, and more contribute to stress and a lack of real community. Many residents are hungry for spiritual health and wholeness, even though they often don’t slow down to consider their spiritual needs. We believe there are many in San Diego who are primed to turn to Christ, and as we share the hope of the Gospel, we often see people respond by taking steps to connect with Jesus more.

GenSEND SD Roles

Cohort Coaches

Ebbie Davis – The Hill Church
Holli Davila – The Hills Community Church
Kevin Ibanez – Anthem Church
Jamie Cox – Mesa Church
Logan Mabe – Ocean View Church
Tim & Alison Parlier – Generation Church

Discipleship Environments

SD GenSEND Trainings – For several meetings throughout the summer, you will be in a GenSEND wide training environment.  These are primarily during the first week, a couple of our Monday trainings, and the last training for Prospectus Night.

Regional Trainings – On Monday evenings when we are not meeting together project wide, you will connect regionally.  You can see these dates on the Summer Calendar.

Host Church Team – You will meet for discipleship with the lead pastor of your host church on a regular basis, and in most instances every week.  You most likely will be involved with the small group rhythms of your host church as well.

Guy and Girl Discipleship Groups – Both regionally and project wide, there will be times when guys and girls meet up for specific discipleship discussions.  Most of these meetings will be

Family Groups – For your housing location, you will be sharing space with another church team.  You will have opportunities to have dinner and debrief with them multiple times throughout the summer.

GenSEND Weekly Schedule

This is an estimate of schedule with GenSEND, and it may differ slightly during the summer.  Some host churches may move around elements, but these elements will be present in some capacity.

GenSEND Summer Calendar

5/28 Students fly in to San Diego (arrive in SD before 3 pm)
5/28 – 6/1 Orientation Week (Send San Diego Gathering on 6/1 @ Anthem Church) 
6/2 First Sunday with Churches
6/3 3p | First Training Day (regional)
6/10 3p | Training Day (regional)
6/15 OPTIONAL All Day | BroAm @ Moonlight Beach
6/17 3p | Training Day/Worship
6/24 3p Regional Training
6/28 5 pm – 8 pm REQUIRED Fun Event at Vista Water Park
7/1 3p | Training Day (regional)
7/8 No Training, Happy 4th!
7/15 3p | Training Day (regional)
7/19 Final Training Session + Project Presentation
7/22 Students fly home (leave SD before 12 pm)

This is the San Diego Metro Transit System (SDMTS) App.  When using the app, hold your phone 5 to 6 inches below the validator to scan your barcode.  You can add Pex Card and pay within the app.

This is the Pex Card App.  Set it up and follow the instructions upon receiving the card.

Not Ministry Purposes

+ Clothes (wants vs needs)
+ Event Tickets
+ Zoo Pass, Disneyland, Seaworld
+ Concerts (Bro-Am is a free concert experience)
+ Padres’ Games, etc. (FYI: we plan to attend a game on 7/8)
+ Personal Shopping (if not life needs)
+ Souvenirs

Budgeting & Expenses

Your Expense (PEX) Card is NAMB funding for meals, travel, and incidentals in the city during the 8 weeks of GenSEND.

+ Please keep in mind that you are “Living Life on Mission” while you are serving in your city. Please figure out ways to live like a missionary – because you are one!
+ Don’t go out and eat steak at every meal; instead, buy groceries and make your own meals! Btw, you don’t pay sales tax on groceries in SD, so buying groceries saves a lot of money.
+ Consider sharing staples type items & fixing “Family Meals”. Use mealtimes for fellowship with your team and neighbors.

We expect you to utilize a budget and manage your funds wisely within your family groups.

+ Running out of funds will mean that you are using your own money to pay for the rest of your expenses.
+ Take a picture of your card (front and back) so that you know what to do if it’s lost.
+ Remember, this is Missionary Development Training. We have limited resources, so utilize them in the best way possible.
+ It’s even better if you can save a little extra to do something to bless your church or people in the community in which you serve toward the end of the summer.

Get with your family group to discuss your budget, setting a reasonable plan.

+ We suggest you decide how much you can spend per week and evaluate where you are at the end of every week.
+ When buying groceries, it is easier for one person to swipe their card for all.
+ You can take turns and keep track of who has swiped for major totals.
+ Track the amounts each of you are spending so it is even.

Procedure if your card gets lost or stolen

+ If your card is lost or stolen, follow the information in the envelope & send an email to jcape@namb.net.
NOTE: Emails received after “normal business hours” will be responded to the next business day – therefore it is IMPERATIVE that you follow the instructions in the envelope!
NOTE: It will take about 10 days to get a card replaced if it is lost or stolen.
+ If your card has to be replaced, you will need to work out an agreement with one of your GenSender friends to help pay for your expenses
+ Then you will need to “repay” them when you receive your new card.
+ IF NEEDED, we can transfer fund from an account to another student’s account.

Recommended Luggage

1.) Checked Bag
+ One medium sized piece of luggage – rolling or duffle style
+ Bag must weigh less than 50 lbs!!
If you don’t own luggage see if someone in your church has some you can borrow.

2.) Carry On
+ Liquids – any liquids need to be in a zip top quart sized bag and must meet TSA regulations http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-liquids-rule).  You can also buy items in your city.
+ Backpack – one that you can use daily during our time in Boston
+ Small duffle or small suitcase (24 inch or smaller)
+ Ladies’ Purse – consider bringing a purse that can fit inside your backpack
+ Instrument – if you’re interested in being a part of praise and worship this summer

Items you will need

Toiletries
+ Full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, etc.
+ Sunscreen
+ Any medicine you take regularly
+ Any medicine you’d want if you had a cold, headache, etc.
You can buy your toiletries once you are there but it is your responsibility.

Additional Personal Items (Check with your Site Director for housing specifics)
+ Pillow (optional)
+ Twin Sheets (extra long twin beds)
+ Two bath towels, two hand towels, and one beach towel
+ Your Bible, journal, pens, pencils, books you may want to read, headphones, etc…
+ Laptop and any other electronic devices (iPad, etc)
+ Chargers for any electronic devices you bring
+ Addresses of friends/supporters (have an electronic and printed copy)
+ Stationary or note cards & stamps to write to family/friends/supporters
+ Laundry bag
+ Musical instrument – if you can travel with them
+ Spending cash (optional)— for extra meals, souvenirs, and entertainment.
+ A few clothes hangers (optional)
+ Water bottle
+ Reusable coffee cup (optional)
+ Lunch box or container for carrying food
+ Sandwich sized tupperware and one other small Tupperware (for packing lunch; optional)
+ Sunglasses
+ A comfortable backpack / daypack

Clothes

+ It would be helpful to have enough clothes for 10 days between laundry loads. You will also need to bring “casual church clothes” for church.
+ Bathing Suit – full coverage tankini or one piece for girls; 7 in. inseam for guys
+ Light jacket, hoody, or fleece jacket (It could be chilly at night or indoors)
+ Hat for sun
+ Sneakers – Bring one pair that you don’t mind getting dirty/dusty
+ Shorts (gym shorts and everyday shorts)
+ Pants and jeans
+ T-shirts and Long sleeves
+ Business Casual for church on Sundays
+ Sandals / Chacos / flip flops