First Contact

Best Missionary Biographies

Each missionary story is different but they have common themes that can encourage missionaries who are preparing for the field. Listen to Brooks Buser talk about the twelve missionary biographies he considers to be the best.

How Important is Church Membership?

Church membership is an important step of being sent to the field. But why is that? Listen to Chad Vegas answer why it's important to be a church member before going to the mission field, and how long one should be a member before going.

Coming Home

The most difficult journey a missionary might make is often the journey home. Listen to Brooks Buser and his wife Nina answer how to readjust to returning home.

How Should Churches Prepare Missionaries?

Missionaries must go, and churches must send. What does sending include? Chad Vegas answers how churches should intentionally prepare someone for the field.

How Can I Get Started?

Starting something new can feel overwhelming and even impossible. There are so many things to sort out when planning to be a missionary. How do I get started? Listen to missionary Brooks Buser's eight steps when going into missions.