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Missionaries
Missionaries are people who put service over self and often travel to remote parts of the globe. Typically, they assist natives of the area with basic necessities and medical care, but their primary purpose is the promotion of their religious beliefs.
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How do you become a missionary who goes into forbidden countries?
Although it is extremely dangerous to be a missionary to a country that has forbidden Christianity and/or proselytizing, there are ways that it can be done. Here are three ways that you can become a missionary to a "closed" country: 1) Most of the time, a country which has "closed its doors" to missionaries, will be open to people of other occupations. For instance, some countries have been known to let in missionaries who are certified to teach English. Because the leaders of a country have a desire to educate their people, they will often "overlook" the religion that accompanies some of their English teachers. As long as the teachers are subtle in their presentations of the gospel and conversions of that country's people, they can generally go about their business unhindered. This also works with other occupations that are needed within a particular country (medical, business, etc). 2) Live in a neighboring country that is "open" to missionaries, that is also located on the border of the "closed" country that you desire to reach. Many missionaries have succeeded in reaching some of the citizens of a closed country through contacts made in a neighboring open country. A contact can show a missionary who lives on the border of a closed country how to sneak into that country to distribute literature and Bibles to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Once converts within the country have been made, an "underground" church is started. Contacts made in the open country may also become converts, who might then move into the neighboring country, and be able to carry on work that a foreigner might not be able to accomplish as easily. 3) Radio ministry. Sometimes missionaries succeed in spreading the gospel within a closed country by operating a radio ministry on the border of the closed country. These missionaries often end up sneaking in the closed country as well to distribute radios to families located within that country. There are many other ways to become a missionary to a "closed" country, and it may be as simple as being creative in your approach to missions. To read more about how to reach "closed" countries, click the link below entitled "Creative Access Countries"
Is Hudson Taylor the father of modern missions?
Generally, it is said that William Carey (1761-1834), a Baptist missionary to India, is the "Father of Modern Protestant Missions." There are reasons why many people give him this title, it is still a matter of preference.
Hudson Taylor was certainly a visionary and innovator. If one wanted to give him a title, one might choose "Father of the Inland Missions Movement" or the "Father of Faith-based Missions."
Pearl bucks parents were missionaries to what country?
They were missionaries to Chinkiang, China at the time of her birth.
What is the Moravian brethren missionary motto?
"To win for the Lamb that was slain the reward of His suffering"
What is the San Gabriel mission famous for?
In the early mission era, opened in 1771, it became known as the "Pride of the Missions" for its large production of crops and trading of cattle hides and wine. Some of this history has been preserved for viewing in the church, museum, and grounds. It's most famous for it's architecture and thus has landmark status.
How many salvations have there been in the history of the church?
If you are asking how many people have been saved in the church age, this is an impossible question as no one but God knows this answer.
If you are asking how many different types of salvation there has been in the church age the answer is just one. Salvation comes by faith in Jesus Christ and this is the only way a person can be saved (Ephesians 2:8-9), "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast".
What did Jim Elliot do to be a hero?
Jim Elliot was an American missionary and martyr known for his dedication to spreading Christianity among the indigenous Huaorani people of Ecuador. He and four other missionaries were killed in 1956 while attempting to make contact with the tribe, which had a history of violence against outsiders. Elliot's commitment to his faith and willingness to sacrifice his life for his beliefs inspired many, and his story has been a powerful testament to missionary zeal and the impact of selfless service. His legacy continues to motivate individuals in their faith and humanitarian efforts.
As a son of god how will you show righteousness?
You can show righteousness through the fruits of the Spirit which Jesus gives to those who believe on him. The fruits of the Spirit are -
" love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance."
(Galatians 5.22)
Do you get paid to be a missonary?
Whether or not you get paid as a missionary, and how much you get paid, depends completely upon your means of becoming a missionary. But no matter what the means of your becoming a missionary, usually the pay is only enough to provide for your needs and cover the expenses you will incur as a missionary. Missions work is not a way to receive income or get rich while doing easy work, but it is a voluntary sacrifice to lay aside the riches you could have in this world to earn "treasures" in heaven. Here are some ways of becoming a missionary:
- Supporting Mission Board - For instance, if you go to the mission field through a "supporting" mission board, the mission board will raise your support for you and send you to the field. Your pay will be received through an international account that has been set up for you, and your level of pay will be determined by the board after considering how much it would cost to run a work in the country that is being considered. But a person must go through an extensive application process to be a missionary through this type of board.
- Deputation - If you go to the field through a nonsupporting mission board, or through your local church, you will need to go on "deputation": You basically find out how much it will cost to live in the country you will be a missionary to, then travel to different churches to present your work and ask for monthly support. Once you have enough monthly support, you may go to the field.
- Solitary - If you decide to go to the field by yourself, without connections to a mission board or a church, then you will be completely on your own without pay from any organizations. You will have to get a job or find support on your own. While this is not the recommended way to become a missionary, it has been done before. (An example would be Gladys Aylward)
- Short Term Missions - if you decide to go on a short term missions trip (one week to several months), then you usually have to earn the money (through a job) or raise support (from your local church, church members, family or friends) before your trip to pay for all expenses.
Now, as to HOW MUCH you get paid to be a missionary, that varies greatly.
The income for a missionary varies so much because of the exchange rates and cost of living in a particular country, etc. One missionary who lives in a particular country might need twice as much money to live there as he would need in the United States, simply because he loses half his support when he exchanges the dollar for the foreign currency. And normally, another missionary in another country might be able to live on what Americans would consider next to nothing, because the American dollar is worth more there. But right now, all of the missionaries around the world are suffering from the economic situation here in the States, but some countries are worse than others. It would be impossible to really put a single amount on this and have it be accurate, because their income varies so greatly. However, I will include a couple examples.
I received my examples from a mission board called Baptist International Missions, Inc. Right now, apparently Japan has the worst exchange rate for the American dollar, and it is costing missionaries more to live there. The example that I will include the most information about is Brazil. Brazil is a very large country, so this example does not include all of the areas within Brazil, but it does include most areas. To determine the amount of support that a missionary needs in the year 2009, they go by these general guidelines to come up with a "bottom line" figure:
Cost of living support per month (food, clothing, as well as supplies for the ministry, etc.): $900 per adult, $175 per child
Self-Employment taxes and social security (yes, missionaries still have to pay taxes!): $300-400 month
Housing: $600 per month (some areas in Brazil are more expensive, so this figure could go up to $800 per month)
Utilities: $250 per month
Retirement fund (BIMI requires this): $60-200 month
Medical insurance (For a family of 3 or more; this figure would be less for a couple or individual): $750
Education per child: $250 per month
Travel on field (a car, or bus fares, etc.): $250 month
Furlow fund (most missionaries are recommended to come home about every 4 years to visit supporting churches, get medical care that might not be available in the field, etc.): $100 month
Mission board administrative expenses (mission boards generally take care of a lot for missionaries. They forward all their mail, deposit support into an international account for them, etc.): $150 per month
So for an example, I will provide the bottom line figure for a family of four (Two adults, two kids) to be missionaries in the country of Brazil in the year 2009: $5110 - $5550 per month
On the other extreme, Mormon missionaries, those from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, don't get paid at all! Over 60,000 of them (currently) save their money to serve for 18 to 24 months with no financial compensation at all. Needless to say, these types of missionaries can't afford to do it forever.
Missionaries are people who go out (generally to another country) to convert people to their religion. ( normaly it is religion but it also can be explores coming from different areas converting people to one thing ex. religion)
A missionary is a religious man or woman who aims to preach and pray for the people and their country. They help in ways specific to the culture, finding areas that need extra attention and working with the locals to make self-sustaining changes.
Missionaries usually come from a particular church or denomination. An individual might decide to become a missionary after they feel the burden of responding to their religion's call for missionaries (for example, a Christian's call from the Bible can be found in Mark 16:15 "And he (Jesus) said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature"). They are then sent from and supported by their particular church or denomination to go into the world with the "mission" of sharing their faith and persuading others to join them in their faith. Often missionary work is accompanied by humanitarian work, such as caring for the sick (a medical missionary), teaching, running orphanages, righting for social injustice and protecting God's creations.
A missionary is a person who fulfills the Great Commission which is go out unto the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
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There are many definitions. Here are a few to think about.
1. A Christian who works cross-culturally to draw people to Christ. (Obviously, this would have to be modified for missionaries from other religions such as Islam).
2. All Christians (since all Christians are supposed to spread their faith).
3. People who do Christian Ministry outside of the local church, that does not necessarily seek to draw people into that same church. (In other words, it is separating Missions, from Church Member Care work, and Church Growth Work).
I prefer definition #3, but most prefer definition #1. Some would add that a missionary should be full-time, professional, and long-term. This is to separate from part-time, bivocational, or short-term workers.
Some also assume that missionaries must be involved mostly with evangelism (taking those who are not Christians and bringing them to Christ). Others take a broader understanding of missions to include such things as discipleship, leader development, teaching, and social ministry.)
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A missionary is a person of a particular faith that works either within their own culture or that of another nation to spread the basic beliefs and tenets of their faith.
When did Mormon missionaries first go to Switzerland?
From the LDS.org newsroom statistics and history:
"Missionary work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began in Switzerland on November 24, 1850. A Church publication, the Millennial Star, reported that 20 converts were baptized in 1851, cut many Church members emigrated to America up until the 1950s.
Today members total approximately 7,000, with many coming from second, third, and fourth generations of Church members in Switzerland. Forty congregations meet in 27 meetinghouses."
Why were the christian diciples given the ability to speak many languages?
Though the term disciple does mean someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another, it is used mainly to describe any follower of Christ. Those who received the Gift of Tongues applies mainly to the Twelve Apostles. It is they who were commanded to do go and preach Christs words, in doing so were given the Gift of Tongues.
One must also remember that some of those who listened to the Apostles preach were given the gift to hear in their own language what the Apostles preached, though they did so in their own tongue.
How did the Missionaries of Charity start?
Mother Teresa started it, now go look up the information yourself
Where would you find the missionary journeys of the apostle Paul?
Acts 13:1-21:26 mentions:
1- Cyprus, Asia Minor, Antioch, Iconium, Lystra
2- Asia Minor, Macedonia,Greece, Philippi, Thessalonica, Beroea, Athens,Corinth
3- Asia Minor, Greece, Ephesus
