Qualifications and Procedures
An invitation is offered. It is a clear call to take your place in the continuing missionary endeavor—to enlist—to participate with God as He accomplishes His redemptive task among the nations. Consider those whom He invited...
William Carey, a shoemaker destined for obscurity, now appropriately designated the Father of Modern Missions.
Adoniram Judson, a preacher's son from Massachusetts who became America's first foreign missionary.
Amy Carmichael, the daughter of a prosperous flour mill owner, who became a Christian witness and mother in the land of India.
Jim Cooper, a student who willingly accepted God's invitation to serve as a pioneer missionary in the Bahamas.
Joe and Tanna Collins, a young married couple with children, who loved a people unloved and sought a people unsought in the land of Nepal that Tibetans may come to know Jesus Christ.
Each of these served their own generation. As God changed their lives, He changed our world. Still He invites, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" WILL YOU?
The general qualifications for missionary candidates to be accepted for appointment under Baptist International Missions, Inc., (BIMI) are:
• Salvation through the person and work of Jesus Christ
• A testimony of a separated, consistent Christian life
• A definite missionary call from God
• Membership in an Independent Baptist church
• Adequate training in an approved institution
It is imperative that candidates subscribe to the published Doctrines & Standards statement in its entirety. Missionary candidates must have complete confidence in God for their financial, material and spiritual needs. Candidates should give attention to their testimony in all areas, and possess a disposition of humility and service.
Education Requirements
Education requirements are graduation from high school, and an approved Bible school, college or seminary. Occasionally, upon recommendation of the Candidate Committee and approval of the Board of Trustees, higher education requirements will be waived in lieu of specialized training or life experience.
Application Procedure
Complete a “Preliminary Inquiry Form”. Upon receipt of this completed inquiry we will contact you. The information you provide will allow us to determine the next step to be taken.
STEP 2
Qualified inquirers will be sent the formal application packet. The formal “Application Packet” consists of the application, self-evaluation and physical form, and informative brochures. In the case of married couples both husband and wife must fill out all forms. Return the application forms, biographical sketch, and notarized “Release of Information” forms as soon as possible to the Candidate Director.
STEP 3
When the file is complete, the applicant will be notified of a date to appear at the BIMI World Mission Center in Harrison, Tennessee for a personal interview with the Candidate Committee and Board of trustees. Approved candidates will be invited to attend the annual Candidate School held in June at the World Mission Center. The Board of trustees has the final word in the approval of candidates. The Board meets in December and June of each year. All candidates are subject to a doctrinal examination. Final acceptance of a prospective candidate is contingent upon, but not limited to BIMI receiving all application forms, a signed “Doctrinal and Standards” statement, and completion of the two phases of Candidate School.
Questions?
If you have questions about our application process and requirements, please contact us.