Navarra, Ana Rica S. 22 September 2015Writing Academic Papers Profs. G. Dousel/R. Cruz

Charting Your Journey to the Nations:Ten Steps to Help Get You There

I. Phase One: Getting Ready – Stretching

A. Step One: Personal Spiritual Formation

1. First Steps for Effective Journey

a. Clarification of basic commitment, spiritual gifts and calling

b. Ensuring solid spiritual foundation

2. Foundation for Long-Term Effectiveness: Finding a Personal Mentor

B. Step Two: Body Boost

1. Understanding One’s Home Church

a. Church vision

b. How church functions for mission

2. Finding Place and Role in Church’s Mission to Other Cultures

3. Making Disciples in Home Culture

a. To hone ministry skills

b. To help sharpen spiritual giftedness

4. Investing in Supporting Missionaries

C. Step Three: Exposure to Other Culture

1. Stretches mental, physical and spiritual muscles

2. Helps understanding and accepting people in other culture

D. Step Four: Basic Education

II. Phase Two: Getting There – Linking

A. Step Five: Church or Agency Contact and Candidacy

1. Continue with the church or agency you know best

2. Check theology, ministry model, vision and leadership

3. Consult

B. Step Six: Assignment Search

C. Step Seven: Hands-on Missionary Training

1. Competencies

a. Character and spiritual qualities

b. Ministry skills

c. Knowledge

III. Phase Three: Getting Established – Bonding

A. Step Eight: Apprenticeships and Internships

B. Step Nine: Life-Long Learning: On-the-job, On-the-Field

1. Establishing life-long learning pattern

2. Setting yearly goals

C. Step Ten: Finishing Strong

1. Becoming an example

2. Becoming a mentor