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Future Missionaries

What is missions?  What is a missionary call, and do I have one?  What does missionary life look like? Most importantly, how do I take the first step? Please take a few minutes to explore the resources below. See if our frequently asked questions are yours too, and read the answers. These videos will inspire you, including Emmanuel Kwizera's vision for Africa and The Distant Boat, a movie which tackles issues you may be facing, too. Be sure to click on resources of note to discover even more relevant topics for every prospective missionary.

Featured Resource

GOing is usually a radical decision. You might wonder if you’re considering all the angles, if your motives are in the right place, and if you’re hearing God correctly. To help you make the best decision, here is a compilation of posts to equip you and give you confidence as you prepare to go to the mission field.

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Why training: a biblical case for ministry prep

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Why training: a practical case for preparation

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8 questions to ask your pastor about missions

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5 ways to pray for your support raising

Resources you shouldn't miss

The Fork in the Road - will you go?

SIM is old. Over a hundred years ago a group of missionaries found themselves at a fork in the road. They went one way, and to this day, there's been much fruit. But many are remembering that fork in the road and are curious where the other way leads. There's an untrodden road that leads to communities where Jesus isn't known. Join the team headed there.

The Distant Boat

The Distant Boat tells the fictional story of Max, a young urban Kenyan who has it all. Max's whole life and perspective is challenged when he meets Yusef, whose people have no church and no Christian witness. Although he wants to help, opposition from family and friends almost causes him to give up. This movie addresses uniquely African challenges in doing missions, and will change the hearts of all who see it.

FAQ

A missionary is a person who is sent out to work cross-culturally, often in a spiritually dark place where others have not heard the Gospel.  They leave their homes, extended families, church, and comforts to minister to others, often at great cost.