Discerning a Missionary Call

The following are links related to discovering a missionary calling. BOOKS SEND ME! Charting Your Journey to the Nations, E-Book by Hoke & Taylor A preparatory global mission workbook designed for two kinds of people: those who have a deep desire in their hearts to serve God cross-culturally and those who want to help them. I THINK GOD WANTS ME TO BE A MISSIONARY by Neal Pirolo Prompted by the high attrition rate of missionaries who do not first “count the cost” of cross-cultural ministry, Neal Pirolo offers this book to help candidates look closely at scores of issues that should be clarified long before they say, “Good-bye.” ARTICLES THE MISSIONARY CALL by Oswald J. Smith THE MISSIONARY CALL by G. Gordon Olsen A MISSIONARY CALL by Robert E. Speer THE MISSIONARY CALL, How to Be Sure You Don't Have One (brochure) HOW CAN I KNOW GOD IS CALLING ME TO PURSUE LONG -TERM MISSIONS? (Ask A Missionary) Eight missionaries provide their insights into the "missionary call" CROSS CULTURAL CHURCH PLANTER PROFILE (from the e-book, Send Me!) These charts can help a possible missionary candidate discern whether or not they are called to be a missionary. Churches can use them 1) in their role of discerning who is called to be a missionary, 2) as a guide to how well equipped and fit their candidates are for the field, and 3) what steps they need to take to see their candidates are as best equipped and ready for the field as possible. THE JOURNEY DEEPENS (Weekend Retreat) Has God been stirring you to consider doing more in missions? I invite you to come with me to a weekend retreat with 50 prospective missionaries and five missionary mentors who come together for worship, prayer and small group discussions. This weekend will deepen our relationship with Jesus and help us explore what it is like to be a missionary, discover whether a missionary or sender role is God's fit, and connect with mission agencies. Lots of answers on how someone could become a missionary in another culture. All the details are online www.TheJourneyDeepens.com/retreats.asp . SHORT TERMERS AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN MISSIONS by Monnie Brewer The last article is included because it is one of the best and proven strategies I’ve come across to help a church recruit and discern who is really called to long-term missionary service. - Editor TOOLS SPIRITUAL GIFTS ANALYSIS Free individual spiritual gift assessment. Group spiritual gift assessment at a reasonable charge. SPIRITUAL GIFTS DISCOVERY TOOL Includes a section on gift definitions.   [back to Mission Resource directory]