THE FAQ’S OF LONG TERM SERVICE

How can I prepare myself for long term service?

1. Prepare your heart - Go deeper in your relationship with Christ, go deeper in studying His Word and allow His voice to lead as you apply the Scriptures to your life.

2. Pray - Ask God to give you wisdom and discernment as you determine God’s call on your life and as you make preparations for long term service.

3. Talk - talk to your friends, family and church leaders as they are the people who will become your support base and will be praying for you from day one.

4. Test the water - Mission Africa offers short term placements between two weeks and two years to help you find out if long term service is for you.

Can my spouse/children be involved too?

Yes, we very much welcome couples and familes to serve with us. Spouses of missionaries wishing to join as missionaries will go through the normal interview and selection process. It is important that we find an area of service for your spouse too. However, if your spouse wishes to be associated with the mission, but not engage directly in remunerative employment, they may apply for Associate Missionary status.

What training will I receive from Mission Africa before going to Africa?

Before travelling to Africa, you will receive an extensive orientation from the team in Mission Africa which highlights the cultural differences and explains in detail about life in the location you will be serving in, along with security and first aid training.

Will I get Annual Leave as a missionary?

Yes, each person is entitled to 28 days annual leave per year, in addition to national holidays and other authorised public holidays appropiate to the particular field of service. You are free to use this time as you wish. Holiday travel costs are your responsibility.

Is my family or church allowed to visit?

We encourage and welcome visits to Africa from families or church leaders for the purposes of pastoral care. We encourage visitors to be in regular contact with the office staff to plan any visitation. We don’t encourage visits within your first year of service.

How do I keep in touch with the Office?

When you begin your service, the Mission Africa CEO will be your line-manager, who you will send monthly reports to, along with support from the office staff, each with their own specific roles in assisting your needs. You will also be assigned a member of our council who will be your pastoral support while on the field. As a way of keeping in touch, you will be asked to send monthly prayer points along with regular prayer letters. Missionaries are also encouraged to join our regular monthly Central Prayer Meeting on zoom. It’s a chance for missionaries, staff, council and supporters to come together to spend time praying for one another.