At Foursquare Missions International (FMI), we know that the local church is vital to the success of every missionary. We may be the sending vehicle, providing the training, resources, accountability and global networking that is necessary—but you are their family. Your missionary will desperately need your care, wisdom and lovingkindness during their arduous and sometimes dangerous journey.

As a senior pastor partnering with FMI, you are tasked with identifying and discipling proven leaders with a confirmed call to missions. You are in a unique position to evaluate their spiritual health and dedication for the field, and to address issues that arise as they prepare to answer their ministry calling. As a pastor helping to send workers to the mission field, please encourage and assist your missionary candidate as they work through the prerequisites for FMI. Vetting and qualifying missionaries is a task we take very seriously, and we know you do, too.

Because your church is not required to fully fund your missionary, churches of any size can send out a missionary through FMI. Your leadership team can provide essential spiritual covering and care for your missionary throughout their assignment.

Support your missionary by leading your congregation in regular corporate and intercessory prayer. Deploy them with prayer, and keep in touch through updates and calls with the congregation. Remember their children on the field, and provide extra care when the missionary returns home. These are important but often overlooked needs that your team can supply.

You can also provide accountability for your missionary by ensuring they are meeting their goals and maintaining proper relationships with FMI and local authorities. You may even consider visiting them on the field. Like for any other member of your congregation, you are their ministers and maintain a special role in their success.