Could I become a long-term missionary?
When my wife and I went to Nigeria as long-term missionaries, I did not know what I would be doing. I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but going with few innate skills, I wondered how I…
What kind of training is needed to become a missionary?
Training is necessary for all roles in life, whether in missions or other types of work. To serve cross-culturally as a missionary requires specific missionary training to be well-equipped to serve God and others in a context different than your…
What kind of work skills are needed to become a missionary?
As you prepare for missions and discern if the Lord is leading you to cross-cultural ministry, you may ask yourself, "What skills are needed to become a missionary?” The first step is exploring all your options for missionary service and…
What kind of life skills are needed? Should I be a certain age to become a missionary?
Overall, SIM is not characterized by any specific age, demographic or life stage when one is looking to become a missionary. God seems to be calling/leading people in many life stages, including young professionals, families, and those who are looking…
How does SIM help me care for the missionaries we send from our church?
I am often asked what I do at SIM, and when I reply, “I am part of a team that gets to care for our missionary workers,” the person asking the question typically responds, “You have a team of people…
Do I need to raise my own support funds to become a missionary?
In most cases, you will have to raise support to become a missionary. Support raising as you become a missionary is the process of inviting others to partner with you in this great adventure! You will reach out to individuals…
How do I “Go” with SIM? Part One: Prayer
Our motto at SIM is “By Prayer,” but it’s much more than a motto. It’s how we live and breathe. In my role at SIM, I love what I do. I meet people all the time who have a heart…
What kind of character traits do I need to become a missionary?
From my experience growing up abroad and as a missionary, there are a few traits of missionary workers who have the biggest impact on others. My definition of a missionary: “Someone who lives and ministers in a culture very different…