Path to become a missionary

[kewler then ^]

I have recently decided to become a missionary and serve God with my life. I feel that I was put on this earth to bring more people to him, for He has chaged me. I am ending my junior year of highschool soon and I wanted to know if any of you have any suggestions of colleges or courses of study. The help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[nebula]

Hey, kewl!

Wow! What a path before you.

My first question is if you have any interests, goals, drawn to any particular groups or countries, stuff like that?

As far as courses of study, the best things to major in are those that can give you a useful skill. Some countries do not allow in missionaries, but they will allow in doctors, engineers, other types of workers. Also, if you research the needs of "developing nations" you can see the open doors that would be given you if you have a skill that assist them with their needs. I took a class in college called Sustainable Development, where we actually worked on project to minister to the physical needs of the people (i.e. water fitration unit where there is no electricity).

Or if you are good with languages, Wycliff Bible Translators go to places where the Bible is not translated into the people's language and they translate the Bible for them.

I recommend against Bible majoring unless you plan on being a pastor, because after college, you have to pay back the loan, and you need an income to actually do that!

But I highly recommend you engage in reading the Bible every day and engaging in studying it regularly on your own.

Also, see if you can go on some summer misionary trips. This will give you exposure to the mission field, mission groups, and missionary assignments. That can help you in finding guidance and direction.

Make sense?

[kewler then ^]

Sorry I accedentally sent this twice.

Edited April 27, 2006 by kewler then ^

[kewler then ^]

Thanks nebula. The information that you have given me has really helped. I am good with languages(I pick them up fast) and I'll consider your suggestion. I will be going to a missionary convension in a few months and I am thinking about going on a missions trip during the summer. Since I have decided to do this, I have been ready my bible every night and the things you learn from it are truely amazing.

My church actually had a missionary come in last night from Columbia and his name is Martin. He started a school for christians down there, but there is one problem. The unsettled violence that envelops Columbia, so I ask that you also keep him in your prayers, for he is doing Gods work and I would hate to see something happen to him.

Thanks again.

[EricH]

I moved this to "Looking for Advise: as it will get more responses here

[kewler then ^]

Hey everyone, I have some more questions.

1. Do you get to choose where you are sent to as a missionary?

2. How does money work? Do you get a lump sum every month for food and any other things like buildings and churches and things or is it a yearly sum or do you supply money yourself? I mean, I'm going in this for God, but if I'm not making money how do I build schools/churches?

3. If you ever were a missionary, whats the most rewarding thing about it?

4. If you know any missionarys that I could pray for/write too, please tell me so I can do so.

Thanks everyone.