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Is God Calling You to Serve in Missions?

Please read this assessment to gain a fuller understanding of Wycliffe’s expectations.

You know God is calling you to do something. But you’re not quite sure if you’re ready—or even where to start. Many others are in the same place; they’re thinking about missions and want to compare where they are today with where they need to be in order to start serving with Wycliffe.

Wycliffe needs all kinds of people with skills in many different areas—linguistics, administration, construction, finance, information technology, teaching, and more—to continue the work of Bible translation. Without individuals in all of these roles, translation would be impossible!

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So, how do you know if you’re ready? Ask yourself these questions:

Am I ready to accept God’s calling to serve others?

Being actively engaged in a church or with a body of believers for the purpose of fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, and service to others is vital in helping you hear and follow God’s calling.

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Am I flexible in working with others in the body of Christ?

Being able to build and maintain a network of meaningful relationships with people of various doctrinal, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds is important when working closely with others to further God’s work.

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Can others see Christ at work in my life?

Applying biblical principles to your life, so that your actions and attitudes reflect the teachings of the Bible, is critical to effective ministry.

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Do I have healthy, growing family relationships?

Missionary life often stretches your relationships with parents, spouse, children, and other family members. Having sound family relationships is a good indicator that you’ll be successful in building other relationships.

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Am I ready to trust God to provide for me financially?

Wycliffe missionaries depend on the Lord to provide for their needs through the partnership of individuals and churches that pray and give financially to Wycliffe in support of their ministries.

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Am I living within my means?

To begin the application process, you’ll need to have a plan for paying off student loans and eliminating unsecured debt.

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Am I living, and committed to continue in living, a lifestyle that is set apart in service to God?

Wycliffe applicants must be free of destructive habitual behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse, or any use of tobacco or pornography.

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Am I ready to explore how God can use my specific interests, experiences, and job skills in Bible translation?

If you have questions about how your skills might match needed roles in Wycliffe, please talk with us. Bible translation is the task of the whole Church, and we would love to explore with you how you might take part in this world-changing work!

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We invite you to talk to us about your interest in missions and Wycliffe, even if you answered “not yet” to these questions. Click here to complete a simple contact form to discuss your next steps.

 
 
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