I want to serve in a mission. Where do I start?

[Michael]

I know this thread is not prophecy or end times related per say, but I know I will get a response faster here.

I really want to become a missionary ASAP. I am almost 26 and I am still in college, but I am willing to put college on hold to join a mission.

My knowledge of the Bible is that of a beginner, but I am learning very fast.

I am single (never married) with no kids.

I applied to SIM (online), but I can't even afford to send myself anywhere.

Aren't there any missions that are free or that are cheap?

I don't care if all I do is farming or whatever. I just want to do it NOW. I don't mind hard labor, grunt work, or whatever, so long as it is directly related to helping spread the Word of Jesus Christ.

I don't care if I get paid or not. I will sleep on the ground with no A/C. I don't care. I am pretty tough (mentally).

I live in Maryland.

Can anyone here help me find something NOW?:)

[ATYCLB]

http://www.overlandmissions.com

[Michael]

http://www.overlandmissions.com

Thanks. I am checking out the link now....

[Mike]

What advice has your pastor given you?

[Michael]

What advice has your pastor given you?

My church (not a member, but I go) offers mission trips, but they are infrequent. Not being an official member of my church (membership orientation is only 3 times a year an I am new) I do not yet qualify for the sponsorship.

[Mike]

My church (not a member, but I go) offers mission trips, but they are infrequent. Not being an official member of my church (membership orientation is only 3 times a year an I am new) I do not yet qualify for the sponsorship.
Membership in a bible believing church should be your first goal, long before being a missionary.

Would also be careful to join a bible believing church and not just any church. I can't imagine a bible believing church only opening membership three times a year.


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[Michael]

Thanks. I am checking out the link now....


Okay, so the payments are more flexible, but I don't have the $$$ to fund myself.

$28 for the application. $200 for the deposit. Then, a payment schedule after that (very fair and relatively cheap, but I am unable to do it.)

Okay...hmmmm....aren't there any local volunteer missions in the US? I am willing to drive anywhere in the US (I will budget for gas). Maybe I am not supposed to be overseas just yet.

I just want to help spread the word.

I am willing to give ALL of my time to spread the word. How can I do that without having to pay an application fee or a deposit?

[Michael]

Membership in a bible believing church should be your first goal, long before being a missionary.

Would also be careful to join a bible believing church and not just any church. I can't imagine a bible believing church only opening membership three times a year.


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McLean Bible Church (in Vienna, VA). Check out their online page mcleanbible.org You will see their orientation schedule.

[Michael]

Membership in a bible believing church should be your first goal, long before being a missionary.

Would also be careful to join a bible believing church and not just any church. I can't imagine a bible believing church only opening membership three times a year.


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From their website (mcleanbible.org):


How Do You Become a Member?
Attend a New Member Orientation
Next Meeting is Sunday, September 23, from 2:00 -5:00pm in Community Room C

This 3 hour class is held 3 times a year. It is a requirement for all prospective members. This is a great way to learn about our vision, values, staff, and beliefs. It is also your opportunity to ask Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor, questions about the church.

[Mike]

From their website (mcleanbible.org):


How Do You Become a Member?
Attend a New Member Orientation
Next Meeting is Sunday, September 23, from 2:00 -5:00pm in Community Room C

This 3 hour class is held 3 times a year. It is a requirement for all prospective members. This is a great way to learn about our vision, values, staff, and beliefs. It is also your opportunity to ask Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor, questions about the church.
I would look for a different church. Making people wait for four months to join the church is not biblical.