Discernment Activities
The following resources are listed as possible activities for you to engage that will be helpful in your discernment process.
| Resource | Notes |
|---|---|
| Commit to a particular pattern of prayer for a period of time. If helpful, document the process. | Journal your process and what the Lord does during this time |
| Have a conversation with a current or former missionary | Use the Missionary Questions Document |
| Review the guiding statements of the church | Document any thoughts or questions |
| Review HarvestCall's Guiding Statements | Document any thoughts or questions |
| Review "Principles of Biblical Decision Making" | Document any thoughts or questions. For couples, each capture points of emphasis. |
| Identify one person who has “walked down the path” you are considering and discuss with them where you are in your process. | Make notes of encouragement and challenges |
| Watch the "Missionary Experience" videos on the HarvestCall website | Make notes of thoughts related to discernment and readiness |
| Read “Cross-cultural Servanthood” by Duane Elmer | |
| Review the Statement of Faith | Document any thoughts or questions |
| Work through the "Biblical Foundation of Missions" course by HarvestCall | To access, request by clicking here and sending the email |
| Watch the "Helping without hurting" seminar | Apply to your current context and relationships |
| Complete a questionaire on outreach/discipleship | |
| Take a survey trip to the country/church where you are considering service | Review the "Survey Trip Tips" document |
| Do the Xplore bible study on missions | |
| Watch the Missions Dilemma course | |
| Take the "Whole-Life Calling" course by Dan Steiner | |
| Review the Pre-field Missionary Process Document | |
| Read and complete the "Mission Smart" book by David Frazier | Share dialogue with Amber or a mentor |
