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Read MoreQuestions 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.
Mission Agencies
Why do some missionaries serve independent from an agency?
“Because they find help in other ways that cost less...
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Why do sending agencies require missionaries to be members or active in a local church?
“The agency needs to know you have a track record.”...
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Why do many missionaries join agencies?
“Because agencies help missionaries be more effective.” Agencies differ, but...
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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?
“It’s your call.” There isn’t a “one size fits all”...
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Which mission agencies can someone 18-21 years of age with a high school degree join and begin active service as a missionary?
“Ask about “mid-term” options.” An increasing number of mission agencies...
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Which agencies assist the underground church in restricted access countries?
“That will take some digging!” his information is sensitive in...
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What questions should I ask a mission organization I am considering joining?
“Five questions about ministry, five questions about family.” Five questions...
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We want to work with an agency but be self-supporting (tentmakers). Our denomination does not support this model. What agencies work with tentmakers?
“Tentmaking is increasingly part of many agencies’ way of doing...
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Should I join a larger missions agency or a smaller one?
“Consider several factors.” First, does the agency work in the...
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Should I go with my denomination, which provides a salary, or with a non-denominational agency and raise my support?
“Consider the advantages of both.” Before joining your denomination’s missionary...
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In selecting a mission agency, how much do leadership style and organizational culture matter?
“Organizational culture matters.” Leadership style, decision-making processes, and organizational culture...
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I’m interested in Bible translation and I want to be part of a team and not just a lone missionary. Which agencies now send teams to do this?
“Consider these organizations.” The most well-known organization that sends out...
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How do I select an agency?
“See how two mission mobilizers answer this question and several...
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How do I find a service agency? My home church is sending me directly but I need help with newsletters, processing contributions, etc.
“Consider these “umbrella” agencies.” More Christian workers than ever are...
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What if a sending agency turns me down, or I fail the psychological evaluation?
“Don’t be too discouraged.” After twenty years overseas, I decided...
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I am years away from finishing my education. When should I start to look at agencies?
“Go on mission trips with an agency now.” Start investigating...
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