There are many UB people serving in mission organizations who
haven't yet applied for status as an Endorsed missionary. Perhaps
they aren't aware that they qualify. Or they aren't aware of
the policy changes regarding UB missionaries.
Regardless, we want all UB people who meet the requirements
of Endorsed missionaries to come under this umbrella.
What does a person gain by becoming an endorsed missionary?
Here are some benefits:
- As an endorsed missionary, you have the blessing of Global
Ministries to raise support in UB churches. This will be helpful
in gaining access to local church and conference missions conferences
and other events where you can promote your work and raise
support.
- Global Ministries will do what it can to promote you and
your work. That includes mention in the WorldView newsletter
and other publications.
- All endorsed missionaries have their own page on this website.
And we want to know what YOU would like to see on the page.
- All endorsed missionaries are given a permanent email address
with a @ubonline.org extension. This is a forwarding email. When
a message is sent to your ubonline.org address, it is automatically
forwarded to your personal email address (with Wycliffe, AOL,
Hotmail, or whatever). If your personal email address ever
changes, just let us know and we'll change where your ubonline.org
email is forwarded to. If you use a different email address
while on furlough, email can be temporarily forwarded there.
We can even create separate email addresses for each member
of your family.
- Another internet resource is a compilation
of photos of you at various resolutions--suitable for
everything from high-quality commercial printing to simple
Powerpoint presentations. So when someone wants a picture
of you to use for promotional purposes or something else,
just direct them to this website.
- Scattered across the denomination are mighty prayer warriors
who pray regularly--sometimes daily--for all UB missionaries.
You may never meet these people...but they will be interceding
on your behalf.
- The Myers Mission House in Huntington is available for missionaries
on furlough. This is a very nice house, and is used almost
constantly.
Requirements for Becoming an Endorsed Missionary
- UB Membership. The person, or at least either the
husband or wife in a family, must hold membership in a UB church.
- Overseas Focus. The ministry they will engage in must
have an overseas focus. This may involve actually relocating
to another country, or serving administratively stateside in
an organization whose focus is overseas. (By this criteria,
a person serving in the States on an Indian reservation, for
example, wouldn't qualify for Global Ministries Endorsed status.)
- Approved Agency. Their organization must meet the
Global Ministries Leadership Team's criteria for a missions
agency, which includes being fully qualified to receive tax-exempt
monies.
- Application and Acceptance. They must apply to the
Global Ministries Leadership Team for Endorsed status and be
approved.
If you know of people who might qualify--especially people
from your own church--have them contact Global Ministries.
Global Ministries
302 Lake St.
Huntington, Ind. 46750
Toll-free: 888-622-3019.