Questions A Member Can Ask A Missionary.pdf

1. Motivation: What drives your decision to become a missionary?
2. Purpose: Why have you chosen to serve in _?
3. Fears: What are some of the fears you experience as a missionary?
4. Challenges: What discourages or challenges you about this work?
5. Excitement: What aspects of being a missionary excite you the most?
6. Desires: If God grants all your heart's desires in the next six months, what would that look like?
7. Contribution: If I join you as a missionary, how can I contribute?
8. Missions Exposure: When were you first introduced to the concept of missions?
9. Inspiration: Who is your favorite missionary and why?
10. Encouragement: What biblical verse do you turn to for encouragement?
11. Reaching Out: What methods will you use to connect with people in your field?
12. Planting Churches: Do you have experience planting churches?
13. Previous Role: What was your role in your church before God called you to missions?
14. Cultural Appeal: What excites you about the culture of your mission field?
15. Obstacles: What do you anticipate being your greatest obstacle in missionary work?
16. Legacy: How would you like to be remembered after your time on the field?
17. Cultural Adaptation: How will you handle cultural changes during your service?
18. Quiet Time: How do you structure your quiet time with the Lord?
19. Motivation Type: Are you driven by a love for people or a love for God, primarily?
20. Family Preparation: What are you doing to prepare your family for this transition?
21. Future Vision: If every desire were granted, what would your ministry look like in ten years?
22. Church Planting Strategy: Will you plant churches one by one or start from a single church?
23. Spouse's Role: What role will your spouse play while you serve? (For married missionaries)
24. Unmarried Safeguards: As an unmarried man, what steps will you take to protect your testimony?
25. Single Woman's Safeguards: Similarly, as an unmarried woman, how will you maintain your integrity?
26. Hobbies: What hobbies do you enjoy outside of ministry?
27. Work-Life Balance: How important is work-life balance to you?
28. Motivation Source: What keeps you motivated through the years of service and sacrifice?
29. Suffering & Sacrifice: How do you cope with suffering and sacrifice in your mission work?
30. Post-Missionary Life: What's next for you after completing your missionary service?