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Only 5-10% of missionaries are single men. In a world hungering for the Good News, God is calling single men to a unique role in that mission.
Adventure propels you forward, carrying the good news to the edge of the world.
God commands, you follow. Justice and obedience drives you forward.
You devote your mind and heart to deep thought, forging strategies and theology to reach the nations.
Empirical or creative you devote the work of your hands to God’s purposes in the world.
As a captivating people person, you use your skills for God’s glory rather than your own.
By going to the nations, you are not just called to be an extroverted evangelist with Jesus’ sandals and cargo pants. God loves this man's cargo pants charisma, but His work in the nations requires so much more. He uses humble, God-fearing men to tear down strongholds, to explore the ends of the earth, to slay dragons, and to build the Kingdom of God.
Learn more about your place in God’s call to adventure.
The call to go overseas is no small thing. Counting the costs and asking questions is a worthwhile pursuit.
I’m not trained in missions. I’ll need more training. Should I go to seminary?
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How will I make a living in this work? Will I be able to provide for myself and later a family?
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I just got this fancy, expensive degree. Do I need to sacrifice a career and passion to do this work?
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Explore some responses to the Barriers, Burdens, and Bonds single men are often encumbered by.
Longevity
God doesn’t just want you to go to the nations and fall apart under the pressure. Single men must train to run to finish the race and discipline themselves to fight the good fight.
Explore how you might prepare well.
Take Our Five Week Challenge
Grit. Determination. Gather some friends and do some hard things.
In this 5 week study, you will be challenged to actively consider your place in God’s mission to the far reaches of the earth.
Who is God Sending?
God designed and crafted you with skills, passions, and talents. And His Spirit had provided you with gifts and power to reach the nations. The Single Male Missionary project has developed five representative archetypes of single male missionaries. See below.
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