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Dear Bobbie,

I plan to retire from my work in 5 years. After my retirement, i plan to join a ministry abroad for at least a year (don't know how and what yet though). My question is what preparation work do I need before I can join a ministry abroad? Thank you very much for your time.

In Christ,

Thankful Heart 

Dear Thankful Heart,

How exciting it is that God is leading you in this direction! As part of your preparation, I urge you to spend time each day reading God's Word, meditating on it, memorizing it, praying over it, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal the message God has for you.

As you talk to God, ask Him to reveal to you what you need to be doing and where you are to serve. Look to see where God is working and where the needs are and if this is something that He wants you to be involved in. Talk to church leaders to find out what leadership needs are in the church and how you can help meet those needs.

I would also urge you to be a participant in a Sunday school Bible study class. If God leads you, I suggest you become a teacher of a Bible study class. More than likely, the Sunday School Director will offer a Bible study teacher's course this fall. I suggest you participate in that study.

In preparation for the Franklin Graham Festival the last of October and the first of November, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is offering the Christian Life and Witness Course. I highly recommend you take the course.

If you have missed any of these sessions, I hope you will take the make-up sessions. I also recommend that you become involved as a counselor.

Our church has several mission trips each year. I pray that God will lead you to become a mission team member. You will receive many blessings as you make friends with people in other countries. You will see how God is working in their lives. But, also, your eyes will see the millions of people who are walking in darkness and do not know Jesus, and that will break your heart.

Whichever sending organization you choose to become a part of, they will also have a training session(s).

God bless you in the exciting adventure ahead of you.

Bobbie

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