Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
God says go into all the nations, but how do you get there from here? Ask A Missionary is a very practical and comprehensive resource that will focus your call to the nations and help you determine if a missions-related ministry would be a place for you. Learn from those who have been there and experienced everything from the call to go, to stepping into their new life once they were on the field and everything in between. This book has answers for all agesfrom teenagers to Finishers who are willing to explore doing something extraordinary for the glory of God among the nations. Some Questions Answered: I feel a pull from God to the nations. What should I do next? Which of my gifts and interests could I use in another culture? How can I deal with debt? Whats involved in raising prayer and financial support? How do I discuss missions with my family and my church? If God leads me to stay and send others what would that involve?
Synopsis
If you are exploring doing something extraordinary for the glory of God among the nations, Ask A Missionary will give clarity and answers for a journey into missions. Because they have been there, over one hundred missionaries from around the world, including Elisabeth Elliot, George Verwer, Phyllis Kilbourn, and Bill Stearns, share their insightful wisdom and practical advice on everything from making the decision to go, to stepping into a new life once on the field, and everything in between. - How can I know if God is leading me to become a missionary? - How do I select a mission organization? - What type of academic or practical training should I consider? - How will I be funded? The treasures amassed in this book will guide you toward serving in the most wonderful, challenging, God glorifying, eternity-impacting endeavor in the world: missions.