Where does Lottie Moon money go?
The annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions has raised a total of $1.5 billion for missions since 1888, and finances half the international missions budget of the Southern Baptist Convention every year.
What education is needed to become a missionary?
Types of Missionary Studies Degrees
| Degree |
Credit Requirements |
Typical Program Length |
| Associate Degree |
60-70 credits |
2 years |
| Bachelor's Degree |
120 credits |
4 years |
| Master's Degree |
50-70 credits |
1-3 years |
| Doctorate |
Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation |
At least 4 years |
How long does it take to become a missionary?
The length of the training process can vary from group to group. Expect to spend anywhere from six months to one year in their training programs before entering the field. Some will require you to relocate for this; others can be done remotely online.
How do you become a foreign missionary?
To help you become a missionary, here are the 9 steps you can take to follow God's call on your life:
- Pray & Ask God For Direction.
- Do The Research.
- Develop A Skill.
- Get Proper Missionary Training.
- Get Experience.
- Build A Support Team.
- Partner With A Sending Agency.
- Count The Cost.
How many countries is the IMB in?
These missionaries have served in 189 countries and represent 228,000 years of service. Although these stories and statistics are worth celebrating, Chitwood acknowledged that the SBC and the IMB began “in sin and brokenness.”