Getting Ready to Serve God
This Week's Theme: On God's Mission
Saturday, October 28, 2000
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Q. Why should I consider getting involved in missions?
A. A missionary is a credentialed ambassador of the King of all kings! The Apostle Paul spoke of himself as a colaborer with God in His work of redemption.
How can I prepare for missions service?
Here are four building blocks:
Heart preparation. If your attitudes and behavior don't give people a valid picture of the character of Christ, what kind of salvation will you have to offer? Constant personal growth is built on personal sacrifice and a solid prayer lifea discipline learned over time.
Active involvement in ministry. Serve to find out what your abilities are and develop them. But don't decide too soon that you don't have a particular gift of the Spirit. I made this mistake, assuming that if I had the gift of evangelism I must become a little Billy Graham. I discovered God was preparing me for evangelism in Japan, where mass meetings aren't the best way to communicate the gospel. I could settle among unevangelized people and love them to Christ.
Formal preparation. This normally includes formal study of God, Scripture and missions. And don't skimp on language and cultural studies.
Partner with a church, at least one, that will relate to you in vision and prayer. For confirmation of your call, for supervised experience in ministry, for prayer and financial support, for accountability and reinforcement while on the field, there's no substitute for a strong sending church.
Robertson McQuilkin is president emeritus of Columbia International University.
Adapted from Steve Hoke and Bill Taylor, Send Me! (WEF/Carey, 1999). 1 of 1
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