Missionary Training
What is a Missionary?
A missionary is a disciple of Jesus, sent by the local church and empowered by the Holy Spirit to cross cultures and make disciples.
Missionaries don’t just go—they stay, learn, build trust, and plant churches that last.
At To Every Tribe, we believe missionary work isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you are: someone rooted in the Gospel and committed to seeing it flourish in places it’s never been.
What Does a Missionary Do?
There’s no one-size-fits-all. The work is diverse, but the purpose is the same: to make disciples and see the Gospel take root through indigenous local churches.
Missionaries might:
Learn language and culture to communicate clearly
Share the Gospel with those who’ve never heard it
Disciple new believers through life-on-life relationships
Train leaders and teach Scripture
Serve in rural villages, urban centers, or remote regions—anywhere the Gospel is needed
Missionary jobs aren’t just pulpits and preaching.
Sometimes the most impactful Gospel work happens around dinner tables, in clinics, on dirt roads, and through the quiet faithfulness of mothers, farmers, teachers, builders, and businesspeople living on mission.
If you’re wondering whether there’s a role for you—the answer is probably yes.
Mission Is Slower, Harder, and More Beautiful Than You Think
Our 8-phase framework outlines what real missionary life looks like:
Phase 1: Arrive humbly and listen
Phase 3: Build trust and serve well
Phase 3: Engage in spiritual conversations
Phase 4: Proclaim the Gospel with clarity
Phase 5: Nurture new believers
Phase 6: Walk with them through challenges
Phase 7: Equip them to become leaders
Phase 8: Affirm them as they plant and grow the church.
What Is a Missionary at To Every Tribe?
To Every Tribe missionaries are:
- Theologically grounded
- Culturally aware
- Relationally present
- Strategically trained
- Family-minded
- Focused on indigenous leadership
We don’t just teach theory. We train people to walk the long road—until disciples are made, churches are planted, and leaders are raised up to reach their own people.
What Kind of Missionary Jobs Are There?
When people search “missionary jobs,” they often picture one role. But mission fields need teams. Roles may include:
- Church Planters
- Disciple-Makers
- Teachers
- Medical Workers
- Business Professionals
- Mothers and Fathers
- Logistics and Support Staff
- Translators or Language Coaches
- Pastoral Trainers
- Tech and Communications Support
Whether you’re leading a Bible study or building a water system, every part of the work supports the mission: to see the name of Jesus worshiped in every tribe and tongue.
Still reading? If you feel that undeniable pull to go to the nations, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
Here’s how to get started with us:
01
Find your place.
Take our 5-minute Readiness Assessment to see where you fit in what we do and how we can help you live out your calling.
02
Review your assessment.
03
Change the world.
What is a missionary?
Someone willing to follow Jesus into the hardest places— and stay until the work is done.