Becoming a Missionary: Smart Steps toward Serving
Source: SEND International, The Missions Blog, May 16, 2017
We hear over and over again from our missionaries that their paths to the field started with a still small voice that amplified over months, years, sometimes even decades.
Maybe you’ve heard the whisper but don’t yet know if it’s time to go. You aren’t raising support, packing your bags, or saying goodbye yet, but your daily decisions can still significantly help—or hinder—your ability to effectively engage the unreached in a cross-cultural setting.
If even in the very back of your mind you think you might want to become a missionary, here are some pitfalls to avoid:
- Don’t ignore your local church.
- Don’t focus solely on your home culture.
- Don’t stay put.
- Don’t take on more debt.
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» See also The Christian Missions Blog (from TEAM), which recently featured eight public speaking tips for missionaries and eight things missionaries wish their supporters knew.