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sender: {
title: "Sender",
subtitle: null,
icon: "🤝",
description: "A
Sender
is a person who stands behind and assists others who are taking or want to take the Gospel to other cultures. A sender constantly looks for ways to help those who are doing or want to do the work of missions and the program of missions in the church. This could include mentoring, helping, training, giving in money or time (encourager, helper), etc."
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title: "Intercessor",
subtitle: null,
icon: "🙏",
description: "An
Intercessor
is a person who is gifted to be involved in prayer and spiritual warfare for the cause of missions. An intercessor looks for opportunities to use this gift to do the work in the spirit that is required to precede and accompany the actual work of missions."
},
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subtitle: "or Missionary",
icon: "✈️",
description: "A
Goer
(or
Missionary
) is a person who enters another culture to make disciples. A goer looks for opportunities to prepare himself or herself to take the Gospel to other cultures whether in country or overseas."
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title: "Goer",
subtitle: "or Missionary",
icon: "✈️",
description: "A
Goer
(or
Missionary
) is a person who enters another culture to make disciples. A goer looks for opportunities to prepare himself or herself to take the Gospel to other cultures whether in country or overseas."
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welcomer: {
title: "Welcomer",
subtitle: null,
icon: "🌍",
description: "A
Welcomer
is a person who embraces the nations in their communities with hospitality and service. Their hope is to build relational bridges in order to share the love of Christ with them."
}
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Based on the introductory assessment, you are a
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Navigating the Path: Overcoming Challenges Faced by New Missionaries
Cultural Adjustment
One of the primary challenges for missionaries is adapting to a new culture. Language barriers, unfamiliar customs, and social norms can create a sense of isolation.
Ways to Overcome:
Missionaries often find themselves far from family and friends, even in North America, leading to loneliness and isolation.
Ways to Overcome:
Emotional Stress
Witnessing poverty, suffering, and challenging living conditions can affect missionaries' emotional well-being.
Ways to Overcome:
Logistical Challenges
Learning to build your own schedule, faithfully ministering when someone isn't always watching, and learning culturally appropriate ways to plan and work can be overwhelming for new missionaries.
Ways to Overcome:
Missionary work often involves spiritual challenges, testing one's faith and resolve.
Ways to Overcome:
A Rewarding Journey
While the journey of a missionary is undoubtedly challenging, it is also a profoundly rewarding and life-changing experience. By acknowledging and proactively addressing the challenges, new missionaries can find strength, resilience, and a deeper connection to their mission.
Remember, you don't have to overcome these obstacles alone. Our faithful God will always be with you and the people He will send to come alongside you. At SEND, we strive to send well, preparing and equipping our missionaries for God's work in the field. We also ensure you are received well with teams and leaders ready to help you as you start your ministry.