Why should I consider serving with GM-C&MA of Canada as opposed to some other Mission agency?

This is an important decision. There must be a conviction and confirmation of God’s leading in your life. One element to consider is your own relational connections. Who have been the people who have influenced you and helped set your direction? If you are a member of a C&MA you are already connected to a large family and this relational connection is very important. Another important element is the track record of the agency. We would encourage you to look at what God has done through The Alliance around the world. We believe that there is fruit that indicates His blessing and pleasure. You might also look at the size of The Alliance and appreciate the fact that our network is truly global, giving Alliance workers access to much in the way of ministry and member–care resources. You might also consider our funding structure which takes the weight of personal fund–raising from the shoulders of missionaries, freeing them to focus completely on ministry.

What questions should I be asking GM or another Mission agency I am interested in serving with?

• Vision and values- what they are and how do they do the things they do?

• Placement- how do they go about placing a person with your interests and what is the process?
• Educational requirements- what training and educational requirements, if any, must be met by you.
• Teams vs. individuals- do you work in teams or alone and what does that look like?
• Missionary care- how do members of their organization get personal and spiritual care?
• Accountability and effectiveness- how are goals set, measured, and strategy developed?
• Money and benefits- how do they pay you and will you have added benefits (medical, retirement, vacation, home ministry, etc.)?
• Location- what are the countries and regions of the world in which they work?
• History- how long have they been around? Learn about the organization’s stability, credibility, and get a feel for their ability to adapt as the world changes.
• Personality and Tracking- how do they track with you through the process, is it consistent? Do they follow up with helpful information? Did they pray for you before ending the phone call? Did you enjoy the conversation? Were they knowledgeable in answering your questions?