1–11 MONTHS

The first step is to fill out our pre-application form. A staff member will be in touch with you to discuss your interests and the best fit with what you're looking for.

For people seeking to serve with MTW for one month or longer, MTW examines an applicant's spiritual life, relationship with their church, their personal relationship with Christ, their personal traits and characteristics, ministry experience, conviction that God is calling them into missionary service, knowledge of the Bible, and their understanding of the Reformed faith.

Those serving 1-11 months will complete a series of online training courses in areas such as culture, working as a team, and fundraising. Beyond the required courses, optional electives in areas like spiritual development are available too.

You will also participate together in a virtual monthly cohort meeting, led by a missionary.

An MTW staff person (your “resource representative”) will guide you along the way.

You will need to raise support to cover your expenses. Training in support raising will be provided.

Budgets vary widely based on field location and length of service.

If serving one month or longer, applicants need to be 18 years of age or a high school graduate.

Generally, no. For those going for less than a year, language requirements vary by location. On-the-field language learning may be expected or encouraged.