a ministry for independent, Baptist missionaries and pastors - Acts 8:31
- A Return to First Century Missions: Tracing the Steps and Methods of the Apostle Paul - Dr. Ernest Gambrell (contact East Side Baptist Church - 901-372-2583)
- The Deputation Manual for Missionaries - W. Austin Gardner & Tony Howeth
VIDEO: Missionary Life (created by James Taylor family)-posted on tangle.com
Please keep in mind that the following websites may contain churches that are not independent Baptists. These sites are a great tool, though, for finding church websites in order to find its doctrine and philosophy of ministry.
Deputation/Furlough
Will you decide to continue renting / paying for a home or be “Baptist gypsies” living in your vehicle? I have met missionaries that spent three years on deputation without a home and others who always had a place of their own to come back to in-between meetings. Before making a decision, the following information and thoughts may be helpful. (Read article...)
Enjoying Your Pre-field Ministry
Hopefully no missionary would desire to be on deputation indefinitely, but this does not mean we should drudge through it either. The heart’s desire is to get to the mission field as quickly as possible, which it should be. If we are not careful, though, we will be so focused on ministering in the future that we fail to minister in the present. (Read article...)
- Baptist Missionary Transportation Ministry - provides vehicles to rent during deputation/furlough
- D&D Missionary Homes - missionary homes in St. Petersburg, FL
To Bring, or Not to Bring...
That is the question. What should you bring for your travels on deputation and/or furlough? This list needs your input, too. Write us and let us know what you would recommend to pack. (Read article...)
Ways to Save Money:
- Don’t get into debt.
- Use credit card with cash-back (the BP VISA card gives 5% cash back on all gas purchased at BP stations, which really adds up on deputation)
- Use hotel coupon book. These can be picked up at rest areas in the state you need to spend the night.
- Don’t be materialistic. This is a heart issue but one that needs addressed before reaching the mission field. Focus on buying what you need.
- Have an automatic savings plan. Different financial institutions, like ING, have an option of automatic withdrawal from a checking account into a separate savings account.
- Take advantage of “Kids Eat Free” specials or other discounts at restaurants. (more info)
- Have health insurance or health savings account for the unexpected emergency.