God calls His people to be on mission
Whether that is in their own homes or across the world. Indeed, Jesus did not isolate certain disciples to follow the command in Matthew 28:19-20 while telling the others, “but you don’t have to worry about it.”
Our definition of a short term missionary is anyone who will be on the mission field less than a year. We have some short term missionaries that go on trips once per year and some who just go on one trip! With approximately 30 missionaries on the field, there is always an opportunity to visit one of our projects around the world.
So here’s the question: Are we all missionaries simply by being Christians, or is there a process to becoming a missionary?
What does it even mean to be a missionary? In the well-known verse already mentioned, as well as in Acts 1:7-8 Jesus does not use that title, but instead says we are to witness, teach, and help others follow him. And of course there is the command to GO. This is how Jesus said news of him would go to the ends of the earth. It is clear that all Christians are to be part of this work, none of us are excluded. We are all sent on this mission.
What does it even mean to be a missionary? In the well-known verse already mentioned, as well as in Acts 1:7-8 Jesus does not use that title, but instead says we are to witness, teach, and help others follow him. And of course there is the command to GO. This is how Jesus said news of him would go to the ends of the earth. It is clear that all Christians are to be part of this work, none of us are excluded. We are all sent on this mission.
No doubt you landed on this webpage from an interest in international missions, and the verses above excite you. Perhaps you or someone you know is asking, “How do I become a missionary?”, or you are in a point in life where you are saying, “I can be a missionary now.” Where do you begin?
We are eager to seek God’s will with you. Please call, or email us to get started! May God bless this journey of the heart.
