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Covenant Milestones

Missionaries in Covenant Relationship with BICWM are qualified Brethren in Christ members who are serving long-term with other duly recognized missions organizations working with least-reached peoples where BICWM has no ministry and where such ministry is consistent with the strategic priorities of BICWM.

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(EC) = or equivalent content
(SR) = strongly recommended

Getting started

  • Personnel Information Form / References
  • Begin Read Thru the Bible
  • Baptism
  • Membership
  • Evangelism Skills Assessment
  • Perspectives/World Christian Movement (EC) [100% of certificate tuition reimbursed after Approval for Service]

Identifying with BIC

  • Brethren in Christ World Missions Doctrinal Questionnaire for Non-Credentialed Appointees / Brethren in Christ Doctrinal Questionnaire
  • Doctoral Questionnaire Oral Exam
  • Read "No Turning Back: The Inspiring Story of the First Brethren in Christ Missionaries" and "Jesus Worshipped in the Nations: The Brethren in Christ on Mission around the World"
  • Brethren in Christ World Missions Policy Manual (Section 1)
  • Core Course (1 course before departure, 1 each HM)
  • Christian Life Profile in home congregation / small groups
  • Consultation / Approval for Service
  • Missionary Workshop
  • Vision Conference
  • Attendance at BWM Dinner

Team Building

  • Review info on Brethren in Christ church contacts
  • Prayer Card developed for Brethren in Christ constituency
  • Develop Personal Profile
  • Commissioning Service (SR)

Member Care (SR)

  • Develop Missionary Opportunity Sending Team (MOST)
  • Other organization specifics
  • Read "Telling Yourself the Truth"
  • Develop Personal Self-Care plan
  • Identify Individual Care Facilitator

Signed Joint Ministry Agreement

  • Quarterly prayer letter

Recommended Training

  • Mission Training International (MTI) – SPLICE and possibly PILAT (EC)

Books to Read

  • Beginners Guide to Spiritual Warfare (EC)
  • Missions in the Third Millennium (EC)
  • The Great Omission (EC)
  • Friend Raising (EC)
  • On Being a Missionary (EC)
  • Overcoming Missionary Stress (EC)
  • Conflict or Connection (EC)
  • Survival Kit of Overseas Living (EC)