You're considering a mission opportunity with WorldVenture. Before you get started, there are some wise and practical steps you can take to make your path to service as smooth as possible. Preparing Personally Develop relationships that allow for deep levels of sharing and sincere accountability. Strengthen your ministry and leadership skills through involvement with your local church. If you are single, assess your contentment with singleness. Develop friendships that provide companionship and encouragement. Eat well and exercise regularly. Preparing Culturally Develop international friendships, right where you are. Read missionary biographies and stories. bibliography Develop relationships with missionaries on the field. Get to know them as people while you become involved with their prayer needs and support. Preparing Financially Move toward becoming debt-free. Begin to simplify your lifestyle and possessions. Preparing Your Marriage and Family If you are married, do all you can to strengthen and stabilize your marriage, with a regular and open prayer time together and sharing from the Word. If you have a family, do all you can to strengthen and encourage your children as you prepare. Spend regular time in prayer and Scripture, encouraging each other. Consider ways you can show God's love to others as a family. "Assess the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of your children. Are they growing in their faith and developing maturity? Tell me more Get Started Search Ministry Opportunities