Mission Agency Check-List
Purposes & Beliefs
__ How many years does the mission agency require for a first term?
__ Can I agree with their doctrinal statement?
__ Do we share the same calling?
Training
__ What kind of training does the agency provide?
__ Do they have a re-entry program for furloughing/returning missionaries?
Working Relationships & Assignments
__ Do missionaries work independently or on a team?
__ How are team roles decided?
__ What kind of supervision would I have?
__ How will I be placed?
__ Can I use my gifts and abilities well?
__ What role do women play in this ministry/team?
Living Environment & Cultural Issues
__ What kind of (working/personal) relationships do their missionaries have with nationals?
__ What are living conditions like?
__ What requirements/expectations are there for language learning?
__ What method is used for language learning?
__ What expectations do they have for spouses/children?
__ What options are there for children’s education?
Financial Responsibilities
__ Do missionaries raise their own support?
__ How will the agency train or help?
__ How much support do their missionaries raise? How is that money used? How much goes towards overhead costs?
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