Entering the Mission Field

[Guest Angel_Eyes721]

Hey Everyone,

I'm a sophomore in college studying communications and journalism. Lately, I've been interested in entering the mission field. I am no longer content with JUST spiritual intake. I want to go out and witness to others in a BIG way...in other locations...in places where it's need the most.

How can I know if God's calling me to the mission field. Is this just a phase....or is this long term?

Any advice?

Thanks!

Krystal

[AnotherTraveler]

You are definately called to the mission field, and definately to Jamaica!

Ok, I admit that I am trying to recruit missionaries for Jamaica , but I recommend the short term missionary approach, going with a team for a week to ten days to work for the folks there and get a good feel for what it is a missionary does.

Also, I am looking for someone to help with an online missionary newsletter for our pending website. (sorry, that recruiter in me just keeps jumping in there )

Seriously, your studies in communications and journalism would be a great benefit for anyone that is involved in missions.

The hard part is getting what is really happening and what is really needed communicated to others that can help. Let's face it, in many countries, they have so little personal earning power.

I have a friend in Jamaica, a young Godly man, and he is so thankful that the Lord has allowed him to get a job at a gas station, 40 hours a week pumping gas, and he makes $45 US dollars equivelent a week.

I have another friend that runs an orphanage out of her own home with 20+ babies under 4 yrs old, and in Hurricane Ivan the home was destroyed. It's a story that needs telling, and a lot of pictures should help also.

To really do the ministry in our day takes many co-equal brethren serving with their particular gift and talent. Information distribution in so very critical.

I will tell you this much, if you go once, you will never be the same. And as far as how long term this call is, just turn when the Lord says turn, stop when He says stop, and just do what he says everyday, and He will lead you by peace.

(Isa 55:11 KJV) So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

(Isa 55:12 KJV) For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

(Isa 55:13 KJV) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

[Guest Angel_Eyes721]

Thank you so much AnotherTraveler! I am definitely going to look into going on short mission trips!!

We shall see where my calling will be.....all in good time!!

Thanks again,

Krystal

[keslc]

I too would suggest a short term missions trip to get a feel for it. I did that this summer by going to Peru for 2 weeks. I am definately going back! (I hope longer next time) Also, PRAY PRAY PRAY ( but you already are!) I pray God blesses you in your obedience to seek His will for yourself!

[Khristeeanos]

Your community can be your mission field:

"...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-19)