Prepare for Deputation

What think we of Christ? Is He altogether glorious in our eyes,

and precious to our hearts? May Christ be our joy, our confidence,

our all. May we daily be made more like to Him, and more devoted to His service.

- Matthew Henry

Bits of Wisdom

6 Ideas for Completing Deputation in 18 Months

By: Keith Stensaas, Missionary to Uganda (1996) - Ministry127 Contributor

Your Presentation on Deputation

By: Dr. Rick Martin, Missionary to the Philippines (1977) - Ministry127 Contributor

Deputation Helps

By: James Greenwood, Argentinean Church Planter (2008)

How to Get Meetings for Deputation

By: Dwight Tomlinson - Ministry127 Contributor

Ideas for Stewarding Time on Deputation

By: Adam Fridenstine, Missionary to El Salvador - Ministry127 Contributor

The Missionary's Wife on Deputation

By: Dr. Rick Martin, Missionary to the Philippines (1977) - Ministry127 Contributor

What's Hard About Life as a Missionary

Digging Deeper

Successful Deputation is Possible

By: Cory & April McTague - Missionaries to the Tibetan People (2009) (Kindle e-book)

  • How to successfully accomplish Missionary Deputation, and raise financial and prayer support to minister abroad.
  • Because this book is written by a husband and wife and divided into 2 sections; Man's Perspective & Lady's Perspective, it will be helpful for a couple as they embark on the adventure of missions and deputation. This time will no doubt be an adventure but it does not have to be unsuccessful or overwhelming.
  • Through this book you can see some of the "why's" of deputation in the Independent Baptist movement and also many biblical references to encourage the practice.

The Deputation Manual for Missionaries

By: Austin Gardner and Tony Howeth (Kindle e-book)

Everyone in the Van! It's Time for Deputation

By: Rebekah and Bryan Johnson (Kindle e-book)

  • An easy read and has a busy wife and mother in mind

Friend Raising: Building a Missionary Support Team that Lasts

By: Betty J. Barnett (Kindle e-book)

  • Strong, godly relationships are the pillars of lasting support raising. Discover the friend raising principles that are uniting thousands of missionaries and senders in their work for God's kingdom.