International Missions Board
Your Praying | Your Giving | Your Going | Your Knowing

Home > Long-Term > Missionary Apprentice > Application process > Step 3
Missionary Apprentice Menu
Qualifications
Exploring your personal call
The application process
Search for opportunities
FAQ’s
Getting started

Missionary Apprentice

The Application Process

Attend Candidate Conference

What Happens at the Conference?

Attendance is by invitation and transportation, room and board are provided. The conference provides an opportunity for fellowship, worship, interviews and information sharing. Children are not invited.

Personal Evangelism Training is a prerequisite for this conference. Approved programs include FAITH, CWT and EE . MasterLife training and seminary courses in evangelism may be acceptable if they include experience in personal witnessing.

Medical Examinations:
Standard physical exams will be scheduled for each candidate. Physicals are generally conducted early in the week.

Personal Interviews Conducted With:

  • Another Candidate Consultant - This interview provides staff with an additional, objective viewpoint on your life history, your calling to missions, and your readiness for overseas service.

  • Regional Office Representative - You will have the opportunity to ask detailed questions about the job you have selected. This interview will help determine if you meet the criteria established for that particular job request.

Research Related to Job Assignment:
The Jenkins Research Library has an extensive collection of materials on people groups, countries, cultures and religions. You will have many opportunities to gather information related to your particular job assignment.

Meet with IMB Staff:
While at the conference you will receive information from representatives of various IMB departments, including the Office of Finance, the Missionary Learning Center, and the Office of Overseas Operations.





A Southern Baptist Convention entity supported by the Cooperative Program and
the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®.
® Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is a registered trademark of Woman’s Missionary Union
© Copyright 2006 International Mission Board. All Rights Reserved.

Additional questions, Comments, Concerns... Can't Find It?
TO RECEIVE PERSONAL ATTENTION contact your IMB Webservant.