Missions

Prepared to Serve

Anyone with a mission to win someone to Christ becomes a missionary. You become a missionary because you have a mission to share the message of salvation. There are ways to equip yourself for the greatest effectiveness:

* Become acquainted with the customs of those to whom you minister (1 Cor. 9:22).

* Learn to speak the language of those with whom you work.

* Make an effort to eat their foods (1 Cor. 10:27).

* Be willing to wear their ethnic clothing, especially for festive occasions.

* Listen to their problems (Gal. 6:2).

* Pray for individuals and specific needs (James 5:16).

* Avoid local politics (Acts 5:29).

* Treat others as you yourself wish to be treated (Matt. 7:12).

* Never compromise your faith (Rom. 1:16).

Taken from The Woman’s Study Bible