Questions about MISSION AGENCIES - Yes, no, which one?

Wondering how to find an agency that’s right for you–or even whether you need a sending organization at all…and where to start once you find one? Missionaries explain the ins and outs.

With or Without an Agency

Why do some missionaries serve independent from an agency?

Why do many missionaries join agencies?

How do I find a service agency? My home church is sending me directly but I need help with newsletters, processing contributions, etc.

When to Begin

Which should I focus on first, where I want to go or which agency to join? If I start with agency selection, do they decide where I go or do I decide?

Which mission agencies can someone 18-21 years of age with a high school degree join and begin active service as a missionary?

I am years away from finishing my education. When should I start to look at agencies?

A Thorough Exam

How does a missions team leader form a cohesive and Christ centered team?

Why do sending agencies require missionaries to be members or active in a local church?

Which agencies assist the underground church in restricted access countries?

What questions should I ask a mission organization I am considering joining?

Salary or Support?

Should I go with my denomination, which provides a salary, or with a non-denominational agency and raise my support?

Agencies Large and Small

Should I join a larger missions agency or a smaller one?

See also “Apprehensive Parents” under Singles/Family

Don’t Give Up!

What if a sending agency turns me down, or I fail the psychological evaluation?

See also “Apprehensive Parents” under Singles/Family

Questions about MISSION AGENCIES - Yes, no, which one?

With or Without an Agency

Why do some missionaries serve independent from an agency?

Why do many missionaries join agencies?

How do I find a service agency? My home church is sending me directly but I need help with newsletters, processing contributions, etc.

When to Begin

Which should I focus on first, where I want to go or which agency to join? If I start with agency selection, do they decide where I go or do I decide?

Which mission agencies can someone 18-21 years of age with a high school degree join and begin active service as a missionary?

I am years away from finishing my education. When should I start to look at agencies?

A Thorough Exam

How does a missions team leader form a cohesive and Christ centered team?

Why do sending agencies require missionaries to be members or active in a local church?

Which agencies assist the underground church in restricted access countries?

What questions should I ask a mission organization I am considering joining?

Salary or Support?

Should I go with my denomination, which provides a salary, or with a non-denominational agency and raise my support?

Agencies Large and Small

Should I join a larger missions agency or a smaller one?

Don’t Give Up!

What if a sending agency turns me down, or I fail the psychological evaluation?

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Questions about MISSION AGENCIES - Yes, no, which one?

With or Without an Agency​

When to Begin

A Thorough Exam

Salary or Support?

Agencies Large and Small​

Don’t Give Up!​

Other Questions in

Q & A Topics

Resources

Other Pages

With or Without an Agency

Agencies Large and Small

Don’t Give Up!