Steps to Becoming a Missionary
By Danny Beasley, Director of Mobilization
Waiting
Psalm 27:14 says“ Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” The excitement and enthusiasm to serve the Lord is tempered by waiting, but the waiting is not without purpose. In the waiting, the Lord is preparing. The process takes time. You will learn a lot about yourself as you wait, which will help you launch into your exciting new ministry.
Learning
Now, you’ re ready to go … almost. If your new ministry includes working outside your first language, the next step is learning the language of the people the Lord is sending you to. The language learning can take place in your country of service or by attending a quality language school in another location.
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CROSS Training
As you approach your support goal, you will be invited to participate in CROSS Training, which includes cultural, relational, organizational, spiritual, and skills lessons. This three-week training prepares you for what lies ahead. And those tests you took during the application process are now used to help you understand how to function at your best in any situation.
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The excitement continues to build
Ministry partner training
Then, you move on to ministry partner development training. This training teaches how to build your prayer and financial support team. Once completed, you set up meetings with potential supporters, inviting them to partner with you and your calling.
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Orienting
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Next, you attend Orientation to learn practical lessons to continue your journey, as well as the rich history of OMS and the legacy of our founders.