The Path to Being a Missionary
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The Path to Being a Missionary

A Guide for the Aspiring

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eBook - ePub

The Path to Being a Missionary

A Guide for the Aspiring

About this book

Assessing Missionary Readiness Through Character, Conviction, and CompetencyĀ 

Should I become a missionary?Ā Many who ask this question have a genuine love for Christ and a desire to live out the Great Commission. Yet even good intentions can sometimes cloud the judgment of our abilities, and personal ambition can make it difficult to keep our eyes fixed on what is necessary for the glory of Christ and the building of his kingdom. The decision to pursue missions should not be shaped by impulse or idealism but by discernment, prayer, godly counsel, and immersion in the local church.Ā 

InĀ  The Path to Being a Missionary, Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett lay out practical advice and questions for readers as they consider if missionary work is the right fit for them. Through each concise chapter, readers will consider preparation for a life of service while honestly evaluating their character, convictions, and competencies. Rather than asking, Am I called? Robertson and Bennett urge men and women to ask the more important question: Am I qualified?

  • Valuable Church Resource:Ā Serves as a helpful guide for churches in the sending process, offering insights from experienced missionsĀ leaders
  • Offers an Honest Perspective:Ā Urges men and women to set aside personal intentions to determine if they are truly qualified for a life in missionsĀ 
  • Practical and Action Oriented:Ā Features concise chapters that spur reflection, prayer, and tangible next steps

Information

Publisher
Crossway
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9798874905750

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Newsletter Signup
  3. Endorsements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Introduction So You Desire to Be a Missionary?
  9. Part 1 Consider Your Character
  10. 1 Love the Glory of God
  11. 2 Cultivate Gospel Awe
  12. 3 Put Sin to Death
  13. 4 Pursue Disciplined Holiness
  14. 5 Be Teachable
  15. 6 Serve Your Local Church
  16. 7 Be Qualified
  17. 8 Keep a Pulse on Your Motivations
  18. 9 Pursue Mentorship
  19. 10 Say: Follow Me as I Follow Christ
  20. 11 Learn Contentedness in Waiting
  21. 12 Work as unto the Lord but Not as the Lord
  22. Part 2 Consider Your Convictions
  23. 13 Consider Seminary
  24. 14 Do Theology with the Great Cloud of Witnesses
  25. 15 Know the Triune God
  26. 16 Know What the Church Is and Does
  27. 17 Know the Mission of the Church
  28. 18 Keep Scripture Central
  29. 19 Celebrate God’s Sovereignty
  30. 20 Rightly Esteem Culture
  31. 21 Understand and Apply Theological Triage
  32. Part 3 Consider Your Competencies
  33. 22 Distinguish What the Gospel Is and Does
  34. 23 Estimate Your Capacity for Language Learning
  35. 24 Measure Your Cultural Agility
  36. 25 Disciple Others
  37. 26 Do an Internship
  38. 27 Consider a Training Program
  39. 28 Choose a Lane
  40. 29 Choose an Agency
  41. 30 Choose a Job, Location, and Team
  42. Conclusion A Long Walk in a Faithful Direction
  43. General Index
  44. Scripture Index

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