“I think God wants me to be a missionary.”
“I don’t know if God wants me in missions full-time, but I think He wants me to do a short-term ministry.”
“Can God use my training and passions in missions?“
It all starts with your local church and you
Have you talked with your church leadership yet about how the Lord is leading you? That’s the crucial starting point. Before you complete our pre-application, please read FIM’s view of the relationship between you, your church and FIM. You will find a link to the pre-application at the bottom of this page.
Your vision is the compass for your ministry
Has God given you a vision for what could be if you obey His call to ministry? That vision will guide your plan of ministry. We’d be glad to share some tips for defining your vision.
Choosing an agency
The choice of an agency to partner with you and your church in the pursuit of your vision is an important decision. Find out more about choosing a mission agency.
Steps to the field with FIM
If God leads you to partner with FIM to fulfill His call to you, this is the process we follow to help you thrive and succeed.
Step 1: Introductions
We’ve tried to introduce ourselves to you through the website. Now it’s your turn to introduce yourself to us. We get to know you through:
- A “Get Started” Pre-application (link at the bottom of the page)
- A Full application
- References
- Transcripts
Step 2: Relationship & Ministry Building
Get to know us better as we help you work through some logistics for planning your ministry. We’ll discuss it with you and provide tools to prepare for various aspects of successful ministry. This step includes:
- Researching the country/people God is calling you to
- Personality and spiritual gifts evaluation
- Your plan for ministry
- Financial requirements
- Educational requirements
- Language learning style
- Scripture knowledge
As your ministry preparation sharpens your focus, we’ll invite you to meet with the leadership team. We’ll get to know each other better and discuss your ministry plan and how FIM can support you in the fulfillment of your ministry vision.
Step 3: Candidate Orientation
After meeting with the leadership team, if you, your local church and FIM believe God is leading us together, you will be invited to Candidate Orientation.
Candidate Orientation is a full week spent with the entire leadership team. During this time, we get to know each other even better and become more of a family. We spend the time…
- Encouraging your heart
- Looking at how FIM works (policies & procedures)
- Discussing effective field ministry
- Equipping you for successful support raising
At the end of the orientation week, you meet the Board of Directors and become an FIM missionary appointee.
Step 4: Support Discovery
One of our goals during Candidate Orientation is to equip you to jump right into support discovery. This is not just a step to endure; it is a vital part of your ministry in two ways.
The Lord uses the experiences He gives you in support discovery to further your preparation for field ministry.
The relationships you build and the people who become part of your ministry team are a great blessing and a vital part of your ministry success. As a missionary, you will be a blessing to your support partners as they pray and provide the necessary financial resources.
When your ministry is fully funded, you will meet with the leadership team before leaving for the field. During this time, we will…
- Do final departure paperwork
- Provide some further training on acculturation, security, and field ministry
- Rejoice and pray with you
If you’re ready to start step one (our online pre-application) click below.
What FIM Missionaries are Saying...
“I met FIM during global focus week at Liberty University. I knew that I really liked this organization right away because Paul, the general director, cared enough to talk with me and encourage me to follow God's call on my life to be a missionary.”
Christina Guin
Serving in USA
“I am very thankful for FIM and their willingness to prepare and send short-termers to help full-time missionaries. FIM is very organized and very aware of the missionaries’ needs. I am blessed to be a part of an exceptional mission board.”
Christy Etsrou
Serving in Togo
“Thank you for your prayers for us. You are an encouragement to us. Guillermo told the lawyer yesterday that we are with the best mission agency!”
Guillermo & Marcia Aguilar
Serving in South America
“Don't be afraid to dream. I was always appalled at how missionaries and leaders could throw a bucket of ice water on your dreams and visions because it wasn't their dream or their vision. I am so grateful for the support of our leadership at Fellowship International Mission who not only allows me to dream but fan the flames.”
Lonnie Hodge
Serving in USA
“I always appreciate you guys for checking in on me once in a while and for your support and prayers. I can’t think of any way that you could be more effective. THANK YOU.”
Mindy Boyd
Serving in Germany
“If you’re looking for a missionary agency that really cares for the missionaries on the field, may I recommend Fellowship International Mission? Francisco and Dean from our home office staff came to visit and encourage us this week.”
Rebecca Arellanes
Serving in Mexico
“Thanks for your prayers, and support. We feel your affection towards us.”
