The journey to career missionary service unfolds in stages — each building on the last, each with its own community and training.
New to missions? Zeal is a gift — aim it. Before you fill out anything, take the five keys in order. It is the fastest way to learn what you don’t yet know you need to know.
- 01
Discipleship
Being discipled in a home church. (Ephesians 4:12)
- 02
Equipping
Professional skills and two years of Bible training at e360bible.org.
- 03
Skills Transfer
Two years of specialized training at ethnos360.org/training.
- 04
Team Building
Developing ministry partnerships for funding and prayer support. (Romans 10:15)
- 05
Career Serving
Acquiring national language and culture to serve others. (2 Timothy 2:2)
Each step is supported by a community of churches, trainers, and partners. The goal is the same throughout: to establish thriving churches of Christ-followers where Jesus Christ has been unknown.
Go deeper
- Serving Full Time — the pathways and the Preliminary Questionnaire.
- Ethnos360 Training and Ethnos360 Bible Institute — the equipping.
- The Bible Basis for Support — funding the preparation by faith.