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Questions to ask a pastoral candidate to
discover their perspective on missions Note: Ask at least one question
that elicits the candidate’s perspective in each area. Personal Involvement: 1.
Thoroughly, but succinctly describe your experience in
cross-cultural ministry/missions. 2.
Describe an event that was influential in shaping your understanding
of missions. 3.
Currently, how are you involved in the global advance of the gospel? Biblical Basis: 4.
From Genesis through Revelation, God’s redemptive plan for all the
nations is a consistent theme. Beginning in Genesis, briefly trace this theme
through Scripture. 5.
What Scripture and missions-related statistics drive your
understanding of missions and should be driving our missions program? Strategic Understanding: 6.
Describe the missions ministry of your
current church. What is your role in that ministry? 7.
What aspects of a missions ministry are of
particular interest to you? What role would you want to play in our missions ministry? 8.
In your opinion, how and where should a church invest their missions dollars? 9.
Why should our church continue dedicating nearly ___ percent of our
giving to advancing Christ’s kingdom cross-culturally (i.e. to Missions)? 56565656565656565656 Source: Adapted from Bruce Wilson, Missions Pastor,
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