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Missionary Training Track outline
Phase I: Identify
- Where DNI stands doctrinally and practically, and your personal willingness to serve with them (click here to read what we believe).
- The type of assignment: short/long term; church planting/mercy ministry; lead/support role.
Clarify:
-Pastor's approval to go forward in the application.
-Country/region/people group/religion of interest.
Gather Info:
-Fill out the DNI application form (information about your life experience, formal/non-formal studies, cross-cultural experience, ministry experience, work experience/skills, etc.).
NOTE: Ready to fill out the application? Email us today to request your application: destinationsint@gmail.com
- Where DNI stands doctrinally and practically, and your personal willingness to serve with them (click here to read what we believe).
- The type of assignment: short/long term; church planting/mercy ministry; lead/support role.
Clarify:
-Pastor's approval to go forward in the application.
-Country/region/people group/religion of interest.
Gather Info:
-Fill out the DNI application form (information about your life experience, formal/non-formal studies, cross-cultural experience, ministry experience, work experience/skills, etc.).
NOTE: Ready to fill out the application? Email us today to request your application: destinationsint@gmail.com
Phase 2: Establish
- Home church involvement: meet and share with leadership team; request assignments/training; discuss support needs
- Choose a mentor in the home church
- Contact the DNI "Guidance Counselor" and determine frequency of check-in
- Set an approximate length of preparation period before departure for service: for Short-Term (less than 2 years) normally 4 months; for Long-Term (3+ years) normally 12 months minimum
- Recruit prayer partners
- Assemble a local "support team"
- Acceptance by DNI in consultation with local church leaders
- Home church involvement: meet and share with leadership team; request assignments/training; discuss support needs
- Choose a mentor in the home church
- Contact the DNI "Guidance Counselor" and determine frequency of check-in
- Set an approximate length of preparation period before departure for service: for Short-Term (less than 2 years) normally 4 months; for Long-Term (3+ years) normally 12 months minimum
- Recruit prayer partners
- Assemble a local "support team"
- Acceptance by DNI in consultation with local church leaders
Phase 3: Design
-Missionary Preparation Chart for personal use locally (Track I and perhaps Track II)
- Ministry assignments and reports
- Guided reading assignments and reports
- Character evaluation and formation (Gal. 5:22,23; I Tim. 3:2-7; Titus1:6-9)
- Personality evaluation: strengths and weaknesses
- Relationship skills and formation
- Theological training (reading, reports and discussions):
- Practical skills training modules
- Study at EBI (one or more terms recommended, especially 2nd and 3rd terms; DNI provides tuition for approved workers)
-Long Term Orientation at the Ministry Training Center (required for all candidates before departure)
-Missionary Preparation Chart for personal use locally (Track I and perhaps Track II)
- Ministry assignments and reports
- Guided reading assignments and reports
- Character evaluation and formation (Gal. 5:22,23; I Tim. 3:2-7; Titus1:6-9)
- Personality evaluation: strengths and weaknesses
- Relationship skills and formation
- Theological training (reading, reports and discussions):
- Theology Proper
- Anabaptist History and Theology
- Apologetics
- Religion specific (research, report and encounter)
- Practical skills training modules
- Study at EBI (one or more terms recommended, especially 2nd and 3rd terms; DNI provides tuition for approved workers)
-Long Term Orientation at the Ministry Training Center (required for all candidates before departure)
Phase 4: Evaluate
-Meeting of pastor, mission committee, mentor, Guidance Counselor, DNI Board member for review and evaluation of readiness
-Meet with DNI board (or sub-committee) for assignment, or…
-Acquire additional preparation and/or…
-Proposal for continuing education during the first term on field with subsequent review.
-Meeting of pastor, mission committee, mentor, Guidance Counselor, DNI Board member for review and evaluation of readiness
-Meet with DNI board (or sub-committee) for assignment, or…
-Acquire additional preparation and/or…
-Proposal for continuing education during the first term on field with subsequent review.
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