Blog

"Stepping Into the Mission Field: How to Prepare for God’s Call"There’s a moment in every believer’s journey when the whisper of the Lord becomes undeniable: “Go.” Go across the street. Go into your community. Go into all the world.For some, that calling becomes a literal journey into the mission field—to a place you've never been, among a people you've never met, to carry a message that changes eternity. Whether it's your first trip or your fifteenth, stepping into the mission field is never casual—it’s sacred. And preparation begins long before your feet touch foreign soil. ---1. Start With Prayer, Not a PassportBefore flights are booked or bags are packed, take time to kneel. The mission field starts in your heart. Ask God to:Prepare you spirituallyGive you a servant’s heartBreak your heart for what breaks HisOpen doors of favor and protection In Acts 13:2-3 (TPT), we see that Paul and Barnabas were first commissioned through prayer and fasting before they were ever sent. ---2. Know Why You’re GoingMissions isn't tourism. It's not a chance to escape or “do good.” You are going as a vessel of God’s love and truth.Ask yourself:What is the vision of this mission?How does it line up with God’s Word?Am I going to serve, teach, build, encourage, or all of the above? Being grounded in your purpose helps you remain humble, flexible, and effective—no matter what challenges arise. ---3. Equip Yourself with the WordYou can’t give what you don’t carry. Arm yourself with scriptures that bring life, healing, and hope. Have the Word hidden in your heart (Psalm 119:11), because you might not always have access to a Bible or a phone.Memorize key verses, especially those that speak to:Salvation (Romans 10:9)Identity in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)Healing (Isaiah 53:5)Peace and strength (Philippians 4:6–7) ---4. Walk in Humility, Not AssumptionCulture shock is real. The food may be unfamiliar, the time schedules unpredictable, and the pace slower than you're used to.Remember: You are the guest. Go in with eyes to learn, not just to teach. Listen to local leaders. Trust their insight. Partner with their vision. Humility builds bridges. Arrogance burns them. ---5. Pack Light but with PurposeYes, bring essentials—clothes, hygiene products, and maybe snacks—but also pack:A servant's heartA flexible attitudeAn unoffendable spiritA readiness to worship in any setting Pack extra kindness. You may be the only Bible some people ever “read.” ---6. Build a Support TeamYou don’t go alone—even if you’re the only one on the plane. Ask friends, family, and your church to:Pray for youSow into your trip financiallyCelebrate the wins when you return Philippians 1:5 (TPT) says, “I pray with great faith for you, because I’m fully convinced that the One who began this glorious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you…” You are sent as a team effort. ---7. Be Ready for God to Change YOUYou may be going to share the Gospel—but God often uses missions to transform the messenger. You may come home:With a greater love for peopleWith a burden for prayerWith a fire that cannot be quenched You’ll return different—marked. Not by a passport stamp, but by purpose. ---Final Thoughts: It's Not About You—It's All About HimThe greatest preparation you can do is surrender. God doesn’t need perfection, He just needs a willing heart.So, go. Go where He sends. Go with boldness. Go with love. Go with the Gospel.Because the harvest is ready… and you’ve been called to the field.

Plow and Plant Missions

Blog

stepping into the Mission Field