A long-term missionary
with the International Mission
Board is a person who responds
to God’s
call and gifting to leave his/her
comfort zone, cross geographical,
cultural, or other barriers to
proclaim the Gospel and live
out a Christian witness in obedience
to the Great Commission.
*After
successfully completing
the initial term
with positive recommendations,
apprentices are
eligible to be
reclassified to
one of two long-term
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Longer-term
categories:
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Career:
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Career
missionaries are
the foundation
of our mission
efforts. They invest
a lifetime in cross-cultural
evangelism, church
development, and
church planting
movements.
They
are gifted at using
their professional,
vocational, technical,
and ministerial
skills to share
the gospel and
lead the lost to
Christ, which is
our primary goal
and purpose.
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Missionary
Associate:
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Those
who have successfully
completed an apprentice
term may be considered
for missionary associate
service if they do
not fully qualify for
career service or when
a four-year assignment
is preferred. They
must have the gifts,
skills, and training
needed to fill a specific
associate assignment
Salary
and benefits are
the same as those
of a career missionary.
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| *Candidate
Consultants work one-on-one
with individuals or
couples who are considering
long-term service.
We encourage early
contact for the best
counsel in assessing
your qualifications,
guidance in completing
requirements, and assistance
in working through the
application process.
Initial Contact Coordinators
can answer initial questions,
and put you in contact
with your Candidate Consultant. |
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