Frequently Asked Questions About the Missionary Service Application Process
How do I get an application?
Applications are available on this site in five languages:
The electronic or printed applications are also available from your Conference Committee on Mission Personnel (CCMP), Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (CSGM), or Global Ministries - Mission Personnel program area. Completed applications can be sent through email or regular post.
What are the deadlines?
There are no deadlines for standard support missionaries. The process is on-going and active.
How long does it take to process an application?
The average time is six months to one year if placements are available. It takes between three and six months for an applicant to become a candidate. An additional three months is required before a candidate is fully trained, assigned to a placement and commissioned.
What is the process?
A general description of the application process is available online:
- Missionary Service Application Process:
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For conferences WITHOUT currently active Conference Committees on Mission Personnel
If we need more information than what is available on the website, where do we call?
You may call 212-870-3600.
How do I find out about the CCMP or CSGM in my conference?
A list of names and addresses is posted on this website.
What happens if my conference doesn't have one?
Applications should be sent to your Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (CSGM). If you are from outside the US, you may send your application with your bishop's written approval directly to the Mission Personnel program area.
Does the application process take longer if you go through the CCMP or CSGM?
No. The conference approval is the first step in the process. Omitting this step delays the process. The application will be returned to the conference for approval.
How are placements determined?
There is a Placement Approval Process in place that receives applications from potential placement sites. The applications are reviewed. Job descriptions are crafted. And the availability of support structures is reviewed. Approved placements are provided to Mission Personnel for the assignment of missionaries.
How do you determine which candidate is assigned to a placement?
A discernment process matches the skills of the missionary applicant to the needs of a placement. If the skills do not align with current placement openings, the application will be kept on file for three (3) years and continued to be reviewed as new placements become available.
If I am chosen, when would my service begin?
When you have move beyond the applicant phase and become a candidate for missionary service your service will begin in three to six months.
How do I find out what is happening with my application?
You may call your CCMP and/or CSGM. You may also contact the Mission Personnel unit of Global Ministries at 212-870-3600.
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