"Ask a Missionary" Book Answers Questions for Would Be Missionaries
The name of the book is called
Ask a Missionary: Time-Tested Answers from Those Who've Been There
The editors and contributors are:
John McVay (Editor), Bill Stearns (Contributor), Phyllis Kilbourn (Contributor)
This new book gives dozens of answers for Would-Be Missionaries --
If you're exploring doing something extraordinary for the glory of God among
the nations, the book "Ask A Missionary" brings clarity and answers for a
journey into missions. Because they've been there, over one hundred
missionaries, including Elisabeth Elliot, George Verwer, Phyllis Kilbourn,
Jack Voelkel and Bill Stearns, share their insightful wisdom and practical
advice on everything from making the decision to go, to stepping into a new
life once on the field and everything in between.
*** How can I know if God is leading me to become a missionary?
*** How do I select a mission organization?
*** What type of academic or practical training should I consider?
*** How will I be funded?
*** How do singles deal with loneliness and isolation overseas?
*** What about the children if we are overseas?
The Editor, John McVay, for over 10 years moderated "Ask a Missionary"
discussions online and at conferences such as Urbana, Advancing Churches in
Missions Commitment, Global Missions Health, and The Journey Deepens.
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