Self knowledge is important in the process of discerning God’s call upon your life. Some of the questions we may ask in determining a ministry fit for you are:

• How have your ministry gifts been used until now?
• How have those around you affirmed your ministry gifts?
• What do you well? What do you like to do? What drew you to what you are presently doing?
• Are you more comfortable in an urban or rural context?
• How is your relationship to your local church?
• To what extent have you been involved in your church?
• What feedback has church leadership given to you?
• If you could design the perfect ministry position, what would it be?
• What aspects of ministry excite you?
• How did you become interested in missions, and what led you to this point?
• What hurdles do you have to overcome to become involved in missions? (e.g., financial, work, children, health)
• Are you liable for any debts? (e.g., loans, car, mortgage)
• How do you plan to finance your mission involvement? (fully-supported through the Global Advance Fund; partially supported; self-supported through your vocation)
• Ideally, when would you like to transition overseas?
• Do you have a conviction and understanding that you may experience personal risk and loss, as you are a witness for Christ?

For more information about becoming an IW (International Worker), see the Converge site – Converge’ is the name given to the division of Global Ministries that works toward the mobilization and development of international workers.