Are you interested in becoming a missionary but don't know where to start? Look no further! We broke down the process into 5 main steps most missionaries go through!
The pursuit of becoming a missionary is ambiguous. It starts as a dream, and the process of taking it from a dream to reality includes a lot of little “next steps” that aren’t super clear.
In my role as a missions coach, that is exactly what I like to help people do. I help people take their best next step as they discern how God wants to use them in cross-cultural ministry. So, here is a simple overview of the main steps toward becoming a missionary.
It’s easy to feel like cross-cultural mission work is an individual calling. But in the Bible, we see that this is actually a calling placed on the Church . Christ’s command to go into all the world was spoken to a body believers who wanted to advance God’s mission. So, as the Church continues to live out that mission, they will be the primary sender of missionaries .
For this reason, I always ask hopeful missionaries to talk with their church before applying to become a missionary. This allows the church to be involved on the front end. It brings them into your story, gives them permission to speak in and have the space to support you in every part of the process .
Many churches also have their own sending process for those pursuing mission work. So communicate expectations early for the smoothest and healthiest process.
It’s important to have open conversations with your church early in your journey. These conversations should also include group prayer.
Check out TEAM’s opportunities board to find mission roles that fit your skills and passions. The perfect role for you may be one you’ve never considered!
Getting the right training may seem like a burden now. But once you are on the field, this training will give you a head start in ministry.
Missionaries most often have to raise their own support, or salary. This process can be daunting. However , there is a lot of biblical support for the value of support raising . And some of the most humbling and inspiring stories come out of people’s fundraising process.
Fundraising may be one of the most intimidating aspects of becoming a missionary. Make to seek out quality resources for success!
There are a lot of great resources out there on this topic. A couple of my favorites are The God Ask by Steve Shadrach or TEAM’s library of support raising articles. You should also check out this template to manage your growing support network.
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