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What can you expect when it comes to daily life as a missionary overseas? What is it really like? Obviously that depends on whether you are in the jungle or a big city, but here are some great comments by those living there now!
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How does a missionary deal with having to leave the mission field and the relationships he or she has developed with people along the way when their time has come to an end?
“Leaving is dealt with slowly, and sometimes painfully” Having served...
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When it comes to interpersonal relationships with fellow missionaries, what should I expect? Will we get along?
“Expect great times and bumpy times.” As in any relationship...
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What is the best way for me to learn a language for ministry?
“Go to language school and practice in the culture.” The...
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What is it like to learn another language?
“It requires time, dedication, and a willingness to fail.” Truly...
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What is hard about life as a missionary?
“It depends on the country and the person.” It varies...
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What does day-to-day life look like on the field? What is a typical day for a missionary?
“Find someone doing what you are interested in.” This is...
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What do missionaries wish they had known before they first went?
“I wish I’d known how amazing it was going to...
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How do missionaries living in remote areas or who have few team members deal with loneliness and isolation?
“Make spiritual and emotional refreshment a priority.” First off, I...
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How do I write newsletters?
“Keep a journal.” One of the best pieces of advice...
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How do I learn to prevent burnout when I become a missionary?
“Schedule ‘off” time” One way to prevent burnout is to...
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How do I learn how to deal with culture shock?
“Get good training before serving cross-culturally.” The key to handling...
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Can I become a missionary if I don’t want to learn another language?
“Yes.” Yes, you can be a missionary to some group...
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How do missionaries respond to the many requests by nationals to help them get to the US? Especially when you have doubts about their intentions and motives for going?
Question about Daily Life Overseas for missionaries: We have no published answers...
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What do missionaries think about bribery and how do they respond when they are expected to pay bribes and “special fees?
“Be courteous and look for opportunities to give tips rather...
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How much time and energy should a missionary expect to put into communication with people back home?
“Communication could be critical.” Depending on the field location, communication...
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How long does it take to learn a language?
“A long time.” Don’t be fooled by advertisements that promise...
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