Contents

Chapter
Preface

Part 1 Why You Are Needed
1 It's Urgent!
Jon L. Dybdahl
2 It's Possible!
Jon L. Dybdahl
3 It's a Mandate!
Jon L. Dybdahl
4 It's Christian! It's Adventist!
Jon L. Dybdahl
5 So Why Not!?
Jon L. Dybdahl
6 It's Your Church!
Erich W. Baumgartner
Resources for Part 1
Study Questions for Part 1

Part 2 Getting Charged up for Mission
7 Are You Connected?
Bruce C. Moyer
8 Could You Use Some Passion?
Jon L. Dybdahl
Resources for Part 2
Study Questions for Part 2

Part 3 Dealing with Cultural Differences
9 Identify Your Cultural Fingerprints
Erich W. Baumgartner
10 Conquer Your Cultural Stereotypes
Erich W. Baumgartner
11 Prepare for Culture Shock!
Erich W. Baumgartner
12 Communicate across Cultural Barriers
Erich W. Baumgartner
13 Deal with Conflicts
Erich W. Baumgartner
Resources for Part 3
Study Questions for Part 3

Part 4 Living in a Different Culture
14 The Incarnational Missionary
Pat Gustin

15

Learning the Language
Pat Gustin

16 Reality Check
Pat Gustin
17

Staying Healthy
Pat Gustin

Resources for Part 4
Study Questions for Part 4

Part 5 Sharing Christ in a Different Culture
18 Building Redemptive Relationships
Bruce C. Moyer
19

Preparing Your Testimony
Bruce C. Moyer

20 Leading Someone to Christ
Bruce C. Moyer
21

Helping Christians Grow
Bruce C. Moyer

22

Staying Fit as a Witness for Christ
Bruce C. Moyer

Resources for Part 5

Study Questions for Part 5

Part 6 How to Be Prepared
23 How to Do an Area Study
Bruce C. Moyer & Erich W. Baumgartner
24 What to Do in Case of Emergency
Bruce C. Moyer & Pat Gustin
25

Tips for Travel
Bruce C. Moyer & Pat Gustin

26 Coming Home
Erich W. Baumgartner

Promises for Missionaries

Study Questions for Part 6