Questions about Training for Missions

Do I need training? If so–how much? (And how long?) And BTW…is there anything you wish you knew before you went? Missionaries offer advice about prepping for the field.

Right from the Start

What perspective should I take towards missions training?

What are some steps commonly overlooked by aspiring missionaries?

Should I skip a degree and go into missions now?

Is there any room in ministry for “regular” Christians without special training?

Avenues of Training

Why is God training me now in a way that doesn’t make sense?

What types of training should I consider?

What type of biblical education requirements are there for a missionary?

What does it take to be properly trained for cross-cultural service?

Academically Speaking

Which correspondence programs in Bible can you recommend?

What training would be appropriate to establish orphanage programs and foster care programs in developing countries?

What seminaries do you recommend for a graduate degree in missions?

What degree or major in university would be most helpful to have on the mission field?

Things Nobody Told Me

As an African-American is there anything specific I should learn about being sent as a missionary overseas?

What characteristics should missionaries have?

Other Questions in

Discerning the Call

Raising Support

Mission Agencies

Singles and Family

Using Your Existing Skills

Daily Life Overseas

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