Field Readiness¶

Field Readiness helps learners prepare for practical field entry with clear expectations, wise planning, and healthy communication.

Introductory course

This course is available as an initial public draft. It should be reviewed by responsible ministry leaders before use in formal training.

Course Purpose¶

This course introduces practical questions learners should address before field involvement.

Intended Audience¶

Prospective missionaries and families.
Local churches and sponsors preparing workers.
Small organizations building basic field-entry expectations.

Prerequisites¶

Recommended: Missionary Readiness 101, Missionary Care, and any required local or organizational training.

Learning Objectives¶

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

Identify practical questions that should be addressed before departure.
Prepare communication rhythms with sending partners.
Recognize basic risk, logistics, and transition concerns.
Clarify next steps with church, agency, or team leaders.

Estimated Time¶

60-75 minutes.

Practical Output¶

A field-readiness checklist and initial go-bag plan.

Lessons¶

Required Reading/Viewing¶

Read the course overview.
Complete all five lessons.
Review field-specific requirements from your church, sponsor, organization, or local leaders.

Reflection Questions¶

What practical uncertainty could create avoidable stress?
What information do your sending partners need from you?
Which field-specific questions require qualified guidance?

Practical Assignment¶

Create a field-readiness checklist covering documents, communication, support, health, risk, language learning, local expectations, and first-year priorities.

Completion Criteria¶

Review the overview and all lessons.
Answer the reflection questions.
Complete the knowledge check.
Draft and review a field-readiness checklist with responsible leaders.

Certificate Of Completion Note¶

This course may later be eligible for a certificate of completion. A certificate of completion is not an accredited certification, academic credit, ordination, commissioning, or professional license.

Facilitator Notes¶

Do not give legal, immigration, medical, tax, or security advice unless qualified.
Encourage learners to identify the appropriate responsible person for each field-specific question.
Keep safety, family needs, and local accountability visible.

Caution

This course does not provide legal, immigration, security, tax, or medical advice. Consult qualified professionals and responsible leaders for field-specific decisions.

Revision History¶

Date	Version	Notes
June 7, 2026	`0.1`	Initial public draft.

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