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The Path to Being a Missionary: A Guide for the Aspiring
Assessing Missionary Readiness Through Character, Conviction, and Competency
Should I become a missionary? Many who ask this question have a genuine love for Christ and a desire to live out the Great Commission. Yet even good intentions can sometimes cloud the judgment of our abilities, and personal ambition can make it difficult to keep our eyes fixed on what is necessary for the glory of Christ and the building of his kingdom. The decision to pursue missions should not be shaped by impulse or idealism but by discernment, prayer, godly counsel, and immersion in the local church.
In The Path to Being a Missionary, Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett lay out practical advice and questions for listeners as they consider if missionary work is the right fit for them. Through each concise chapter, listeners will consider preparation for a life of service while honestly evaluating their character, convictions, and competencies. Rather than asking, Am I called? Robertson and Bennett urge men and women to ask the more important Am I qualified?
Valuable Church Serves as a helpful guide for churches in the sending process, offering insights from experienced missions leaders Offers an Honest Urges men and women to set aside personal intentions to determine if they are truly qualified for a life in missions Practical and Action Features concise chapters that spur reflection, prayer, and tangible next steps
Should I become a missionary? Many who ask this question have a genuine love for Christ and a desire to live out the Great Commission. Yet even good intentions can sometimes cloud the judgment of our abilities, and personal ambition can make it difficult to keep our eyes fixed on what is necessary for the glory of Christ and the building of his kingdom. The decision to pursue missions should not be shaped by impulse or idealism but by discernment, prayer, godly counsel, and immersion in the local church.
In The Path to Being a Missionary, Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett lay out practical advice and questions for listeners as they consider if missionary work is the right fit for them. Through each concise chapter, listeners will consider preparation for a life of service while honestly evaluating their character, convictions, and competencies. Rather than asking, Am I called? Robertson and Bennett urge men and women to ask the more important Am I qualified?
Valuable Church Serves as a helpful guide for churches in the sending process, offering insights from experienced missions leaders Offers an Honest Urges men and women to set aside personal intentions to determine if they are truly qualified for a life in missions Practical and Action Features concise chapters that spur reflection, prayer, and tangible next steps
208 pages, Paperback
Published July 7, 2026
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July 30, 2026
A must read for any considering missions and for any in ministry as they prepare their congregation to think about missions and missionaries. Very short chapters with discussion questions at the end which would make for a wonderful small group, discipleship, or mentorship gathering.
July 22, 2026
Excellent.
July 26, 2026
Except for the last few chapters (all of which are very short), this book could just as easily been titled "How to Be a Good Christian." And I think that is exactly as it should be. Without that foundation, the desire to be a missionary is foolish and futile.
I really only read this book because I recently so enjoyed Prioritizing the Church in Missions and wanted to see what else 9Marks had to say about this topic. I was encouraged and exhorted in this book to greater faithfulness in one's own walk with the Lord--and, yes, also greater evangelism and heart for missions.
It's an easy to read book, yet challenging in its content. Well worth the time for anyone, not merely the future Adoniram Judsons of the world.
I really only read this book because I recently so enjoyed Prioritizing the Church in Missions and wanted to see what else 9Marks had to say about this topic. I was encouraged and exhorted in this book to greater faithfulness in one's own walk with the Lord--and, yes, also greater evangelism and heart for missions.
It's an easy to read book, yet challenging in its content. Well worth the time for anyone, not merely the future Adoniram Judsons of the world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Great resource for aspiring missionaries. Good mixture of introducing missions concepts, practical church involvement, and strategic future choices.
Plan on reading with two guys in the church!
Plan on reading with two guys in the church!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Excellent resource. Review forthcoming at TGC.
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