Missionary Apprentice

Exploring Your Personal Call

GOD'S CALL IS TO SALVATION, DISCIPLESHIP AND SERVICE
Having a personal relationship with Christ is a basic assumption for those who are considering missionary service.  But to understand your call it is important to recognize that your call began when He asked you to commit your life to Him.  That call continues as He calls you to be faithful in your walk with Christ as a disciple and to serve Him.

GOD'S CALL IS IN HARMONY WITH HIS WORK OF CREATION
When God calls you He also equips you with the talents and spiritual gifts you need to fulfill the specific task He has given you.  If you are wondering about God's call to overseas missionary service you may want to explore whether you have the gifts needed for effective missionary service in cross cultural settings.

GOD'S CALL IS HEARD IN THE PERSONAL LEADERSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Those who are called to a special task reflect on a specific sense of God's leadership in their lives.  That may come in a dramatic spiritual experience or in reflecting on how God has led you through a series of circumstances. Many experience this personal leadership to overseas missions service when they are involved in a short term missions project. God may affirm that they are doing exactly what He has called them to do.  Everyone experiences this call in a different way.  How has God spoken to your heart?

GOD'S CALL INVOLVES OTHER CHRISTIANS
God works through fellow Christians to help us sense and confirm His call. You may want to ask others about your feelings related to God's call to overseas service.  Do these spiritual brothers, sisters and mentors affirm your sense of call?

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