How ready am I? Part I: The Basics

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Wondering if you're ready to go there to serve Him and love them? Tools like this help you self-evaluate your readiness for overseas life, representing Jesus there. We won't see your answers, so challenge yourself to answer as honestly as possible. Use these answers to expose areas of your life where you might need to grow in preparation to go overseas. Consider enlisting a mentor to encourage and educate you!

You'll be able to retake the self-assessment, too. All responses will be automatically sent to your provided email address upon submission.

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1. My interactions with God are...

distant and/or occasional

regular and fulfilling

intimate and vital

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2. In my home country, I share with others about my faith...

Never

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently and naturally

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3. How aware do you feel about the variety of roles necessary to fulfill Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations (the "Great Commission")?

I don't know much about this.

I've got a few ideas of what it takes, but I don't know what I could do.

I've heard of a lot of options, but I'm not sure how I fit.

I have a few ideas of how I might specifically get involved, based on my gifts and personal make-up.

I have specific ideas of how I could use my career overseas.

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4. My gifts and aptitudes include the following:

5. My ideas of how they might expand God's kingdom overseas:

6. When I think of the "fragrance" I leave with others on Jesus' behalf (2 Corinthians 2:15-16), I find...

I frequently create adverse reactions in others to my faith.

I don't talk much about my faith.

I'm learning to engage others winsomely, so their only stumbling block is the Cross itself.

I feel fluid in loving others well while speaking the truth.

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7. I would describe my Bible and theological knowledge as

limited

basic

average

above average

advanced

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8. I have meaningful interactions (fellowship) with other Christians

rarely

occasionally

regularly

frequently

fairly constantly; I don't interact with many non-Christians

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9. I participate in worship with other believers and am part of a church body.

Frequently

A few times a month

I am not part of a church body

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10. Describe your Bible reading, prayer, and study routines.

11. I am currently supporting a global worker financially.

Yes

I'm not sure what "financial support" means.

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12. I have been walking with Christ for

less than one year

one year

2-4 years

5+ years

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13. Others who I respect have encouraged me to pursue full-time cross-cultural ministry. (Rank on a scale of 1 [not really] to 5 [yes, many times over].)

Not really

Yes, many times over

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14. I continue to hold in-depth conversations with other global workers, and am expanding my understanding of their daily life and careers overseas. (Rank on a scale of 1 [nope] to 5 [definitely].)

Nope

Definitely

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