The Masters Program

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Second career folks . . . on mission with God

The Masters Program is designed for those 50 years of age or older who are available to make a two or three year commitment to serve overseas, utilizing the maturity, skills and experience they have gained over a lifetime.

Beginning in 1999, this newest missions service program provides an opportunity for mature Southern Baptists to serve alongside career missionaries in a variety of assignments from all around the world. Designed especially for people who want to serve God through international missions as their next career, the Masters Program enlists Southern Baptists who have invested their lives in business or another field, have retired early, and now can offer IMB career personnel support and encouragement in a variety of ways.

Qualifications of the Masters Program

• A sense of God’s leading into this service
• Emotional, physical and spiritual health
• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• At least 50, no upper age limit, (if married, one spouse must be 50)
• No dependent children. (If there are dependent children, then can serve ISC.)
• An active member of a Southern Baptist church for the last two years
• Have a desire to see all peoples worship God
• Commitment to evangelism that results in indigenous churches
• People with a past divorce may serve—call for more information
• Education and experience that meet the field requirements
• A growing Christian faith
• Available to make a two-year or three-year commitment
• Ability to clear your calendar for a four-day conference in Richmond