"I'm interested in missions; what do I do next?"
The Missionary Preparation Program answers that question. It takes people at any time, at any stage in life, at any age, and gives them a plan–action steps–for what they can do to prepare themselves for cross-cultural work.
Missionary Preparation Program
The Missionary Preparation Program is for everyone who wants to grow as a world Christian and is especially for those considering short-term or career missions. Participants work through five dimensions of growth and preparation in the context of a mentoring relationship. Growth in character, knowledge and ministry skills are expected outcomes.
Missionary Preparation Program Pathway MPP Chart
Five Dimensions of Growth:
1. A Growing Maturity: Spiritually, Emotionally and Physically.
2. A Growing Committment to the Life and Ministry of College Church.
3. A Growing Knowledge of God's Word
4. A Growing Application of God's Word through Ministry
5. A Growing Relationship with Senders
Accountability
The Missionary Preparation Program is not a solo journey. Each person walking this path is required to find an accountability partner who will meet with them once a month to encourage them, to pray with them and to help them persevere in their missions preparation.
Monthly Accountability Report; Master Accountability Form
GO! Meetings
Once a month, members of the Missionary Preparation Program, career missionaries on home assignnment and other College Church folks interested in learning more about missions get together for dinner and training. The GO! meetings are encouraging times of discussion, networking and equipping for cross-cultural ministry.
MPP Action Points and Accountability
I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”