"Yea, so have I strived to preach
the Gospel, not where Christ was named ..." - Romans 15:20
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SPIRITUAL * Discipline in the basics * Direction from the Word * Wisdom to meet situations * Daily walk with Christ to be rich and meaningful * Unity (This is the #1 reason why missionaries come home from the foreign field: Inability to co-exist with their co-laborers in Christ!!!!!) * Fellowship & counsel with older/other Christians * Compassion for people & appreciation of their strengths * Protection from sin & against discouragement SOCIALLY * Language * Custom * Culture * Yielding to learning from national workers * Spirit of hospitality * Correspondence * Favor with authorities & people in the country * Servant attitude * Good relationship with other works/workers * Ability to submit to others * Honesty & a spirit of openness * Children in school; adjustments * Strong, healthy marriages PHYSICAL * Material needs * Health/proper rest * Transacting business * Protection against disease * Consistent support * Safety MINISTRY * Lasting fruit * Prepared hearts * Boldness * Skilled use of the Word of God * Fresh ideas * Spirit of prayer MENTAL * Homesickness * Culture shock * Depression * Mental fatigue * Inner peace |
HOW
TO PRAY FOR A MISSIONARY