Deputation and Support Raising Pt. 1
I’ll never forget how the first two days went. In the beginning I was literally spending 6-8 hours a day in phone calls. It was very discouraging . We were on our survey trip with 1.5 weeks left before headed back to start deputation. In the first two days of phone calls, l “struck out”. I […]
To Opt-Out or Not To Opt-Out…
Examining Social security in the context of a career missionary.
Start up Fund
Before I started deputation, I read that it provides you the time needed to save enough money to “set up” (aptly called a “start-up” fund) once you arrive on the field. I have to say that I could not agree more. Think of all the things you will need to get started in your […]
Deputation and Support Raising Pt. 1
So you have been called to the field and are trying to get your mind around this concept of deputation? Many things have been said about it, good and bad. To some, deputation is an unbelievable opportunity; to others, not so much. For the sake of conversation, we will consider deputation a means of gathering […]
