Adapt your Lifestyle

Simplify

Practice contentment. Learn to live with as few possessions as possible, so you'll be free to go places and do things when God calls. Live below your means and help support someone else involved in Bible translation. Consider how you can be ensnared by consumerism and materialism.

Avoid Debt

Credit card and school debt delay many people from active involvement in Bible translation work. Don't lose focus. Live on a tight budget and use extra cash to pay off any remaining loans or credit cards. Consider a variety of schooling options. Remember, an expensive private school is not necessary to receive quality training. Read Free and Clear by Howard Dayton or check out Crown Financial Ministries for other helpful resources.

Be Available

It's easy to get busy and lose sight of where God is leading. Consider writing a mission statement for your life and use this to prioritize your activities, so you will be available when God calls.

Build a Support Group

Your local body of believers will serve as an anchor as you venture overseas into ministry. Don't let the process of gaining their support intimidate you. Here are some resources to help the preparation process:

• Check out Friend Raising, a book by Betty Barnett that presents a refreshing biblical alternative to fund-raising hype.
• Talk to us to see what our guidelines are for the support-raising process.