Global Mission Handbook: A Guide for Crosscultural Service

This book has loads of practical advice to work through the process of becoming a missionary. Its not just a book, it is also a journal. Throughout the book you will find excellent journal worksheets with good questions to wrestle with. I also like the short articles on key issues from mission leaders sprinkled throughout. I highly recommend it. The outline of the book is as follows: Beginning Your Journey to the Nations: A Personal Fitness Assessment Introduction: What Does It Take to Be Prepared? Phase One: Getting Ready 1. Personal Spiritual Formation 2. Discovering Your Ministry Identity in the Body of Christ 3. Exposure to Other Cultures 4. Critical Issues in Schooling and Support Raising Phase Two: Getting There 5. Church and Agency Connecting and Courting 6. Ministry Role and Assignment Search 7. Hands-On Missionary Training Phase Three: Getting Established 8. Apprenticeships and Interships 9. Lifelong Learning 10. Finishing Strong and Well

This is a fantastic starting point for people interested in mission work. It goes step by step through a process that helps people discern their journey in serving in mission. I highly recommend this resource and can't wait for the updated version to come out (I believe it'll be out soon)