Do I Need a College Degree to be a Missionary?
When Josh and Karen began searching for a mission organization to partner with as global workers, their journey hit a discouraging roadblock. Some organizations mandated…
Can I be a Cross-Cultural Missionary with a Big Family?
Aaron and Becky, part of a missionary family in Paraguay with SIM USA, fulfill distinct roles. Rebecca dedicates her time as the English coordinator at…
How Does SIM USA Support Global Workers in Crisis?
Henry and Taylor are Bible translators in West Africa with SIM USA. Due to its shifting military presence, the country’s political future often feels unreliable.…
Could I become a long-term missionary?
When my wife and I went to Nigeria as long-term missionaries, I did not know what I would be doing. I had an idea of…
What kind of training is needed to become a missionary?
Training is necessary for all roles in life, whether in missions or other types of work. To serve cross-culturally as a missionary requires specific missionary…
What kind of work skills are needed to become a missionary?
As you prepare for missions and discern if the Lord is leading you to cross-cultural ministry, you may ask yourself, "What skills are needed to…
What is the assessment process to become a missionary with SIM USA?
Becoming a missionary, moving overseas to serve cross-culturally, entering professional ministry, and serving in least-reached contexts come with challenges. At SIM USA, our heart is…
What do I do while I am discerning God’s calling or will on my life?
There are a lot of voices out there speaking on how to discern God’s will or answer the question: “Is God calling me to missions?”…
What kind of life skills are needed? Should I be a certain age to become a missionary?
Overall, SIM is not characterized by any specific age, demographic or life stage when one is looking to become a missionary. God seems to be…
What does a missionary calling look like?
This is not an easy question to answer, but at the heart of it, the idea of Biblical calling is communal. A person or couple/family…