The Mission Society provides global missionary support through missionary recruiting, missionary training and equipping church leaders and others to lead international and short-term mission trips. Based in Norcross, GA, The Mission Society was originally formed to support Methodist missionaries, but now works with a variety of Wesleyan denominations offering missionary training, missionary seminars, missionary workshops and church leadership training throughout the United States and around the world.
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FAQs

How can I support the work of The Mission Society?
There are many ways that you can support the work of The Mission Society, depending on your interests, gifts, and desired level of involvement. Below is a short list of ways to serve. We always welcome new ideas and a vision God may have given you.

  • Pray for The Mission Society. Prayers for our missionaries, staff, and donors are essential for the ongoing work of The Mission Society.
  • Give financially to Missionary Support Ministries or a missionary of your choice. The Mission Society and its missionaries receive no support other than that of donors. Your contributions make a tremendous difference. You can also donate other items of value, such as computers, digital cameras, blankets and clothes for needy children, and many other resources.
  • Nothing changes your worldview like a mission trip to a different culture. Travel to one of our fields and get involved personally with a missionary’s ministries. Missionaries have needs and projects where they need assistance. Most Mission Society fields host short-term teams. Review the Short-Term Missions section of our web site for specific information regarding trips.
  • Volunteer in a variety of ways. We manage a host of volunteers who serve as Mission Representatives, Global Outreach Seminar teachers, create Web sites for our missionaries, or perform other various functions. Donate your service to The Mission Society.

How can I support a specific missionary?
If you already know a missionary you would like to support, mail a check or make an online donation specifying his/her name. If you would like to choose a missionary to support, you can choose from a list of missionaries. Missionaries in certain countries are unlisted, so you will need to call the office to find out more regarding cross-cultural workers in restricted areas.

How can I arrange to have a missionary speak to my church?
Our Itineration department handles scheduling missionary speakers. Call the office and ask for the itineration coordinator to discuss options for missionaries who are available to speak in your area.

What types of ministries is The Mission Society involved with around the world?
The Mission Society’s ministries include agricultural training, evangelism, church planting, discipleship, teaching, leadership development, literacy, medical work, arts ministries, Teaching English as a Second Language, children’s ministry, campus ministry, well-drilling, youth ministry, relief and aid, and many others.

Who can be a missionary with The Mission Society?
Anyone who has a growing relationship with Christ and a call to missionary service may apply to be a missionary with The Mission Society. Applicants must agree with the Articles of Faith as stated on our Web site. Interns must be at least 19 years old, and one-year, two-year, and career applicants must be at least 21. We require an application and references before extending an invitation to the Missionary Candidate Event (MCE). We conduct a psychological assessment and general interview during MCE. At the end of MCE, individuals are notified whether or not the have been approved for service. Mission Society missionaries must raise their own financial support before departing for their location of service.

What are the benefits of being a missionary with The Mission Society?
The Mission Society emphasizes entrepreneurship in ministry, providing services that help our missionaries become effective in ministry. Drawing upon decades of ministry experience, we provide extensive training and preparation, counseling, prayer support and centralized services to simplify missionary life. Our accountants track ministry funds, provide health insurance, offer pension plans, and easily transfer funds internationally. Our membership in the ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) gives donors the assurance of financial integrity and accountability. The Mission Society does not seek to micro-manage missionaries, but provides the logistical and decision support to help them thrive as they follow God’s call.

How is The Mission Society funded?
The Mission Society is funded through the generous gifts of thousands of churches, foundations, and individuals who partner with us to further the ministry. We receive 76 percent of all gifts from individuals and foundations, while the remaining portion comes from churches around the United States. Because we do not receive any denominational support or apportionments, your gifts are vital to us and to the continued growth of God’s work.

The Mission Society is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship. Comprised of more than 1,200 charitable, religious, missionary, social, and educational tax-exempt, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, the ECFA’s Standards of Responsible Stewardship focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fund-raising, and proper use of charitable resources. In our desire to be good stewards of the resources God provides, we believe in financial accountability and transparency, and we meet the standards set by the ECFA.

Is The Mission Society affiliated with a particular denomination?
Incorporated in 1984 in Georgia, The Mission Society was originally founded as a supplemental mission-sending agency for The United Methodist Church. Today we have more than 200 missionaries who serve with us, representing 16 different denominations. The Mission Society is Wesleyan in heritage and beliefs.
 
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