Missions is very special service to God. It is God who calls a person to serve as a missionary. In John 15:16, it is written- You did not choose me, I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit that your fruit should remain….. The starting point of a call to be a missionary is a godly desire to win souls for Christ. It is a desire planted by God and nurtured by the Holy Spirit. We must patiently wait for the Holy Spirit to nurture that desire in our hearts and open doors for the necessary training and mentorship which will equip us for the work of the missionary.
Mentorship is a key aspect of the training to become a missionary. Without mentorship, it will be impossible to be a successful missionary. Mentorship prepares you to handle the challenges on the field, it equips you with practical knowledge about the mission field and the various strategies used in evangelism. Throughout scripture, we see our Jesus mentored the 12 disciples into becoming effective leaders and missionaries. We also see how Apostle Paul mentored Timothy.
Mentorship for missionary work can start with your local church or you can choose to join a missionary organization. You can also read books or listen to sermons or study the lives of people who have been successful at missionary work.
Written by: Adjoa Ago
