Top Reasons

Top Reasons Missionaries

Come off the Field

  1. Change of directions
  2. Unrealistic expectations or lack of quick conversions
  3. Poor leadership
  4. Sexual immorality (Helpful Resources)
  5. Personality, strategy, or doctrinal conflict
  6. Unable to adopt to the culture and learn the language
  7. Lack of teamwork or pastoral care
  8. Shortage of support or difficult financial pressures
  9. Health issues
  10. Unresolved conflict among fellow missionaries
  11. Resistance and hostility / unprepared to deal with foreign officials
  12. Inability to maintain equipment or lifestyle on which we are dependent