5) The BackPage: What constitutes the Missionary Call? —

Have you ever tried to analyze what constitutes “the missionary call?” What I mean is — why would a reasonable man or woman decide to leave home, family and friends for the sake of people he or she doesn’t even know yet? During college, I remember learning that a missionary call is when “one sees a need and knows that he or she can meet that need.” It was Frederick Buechner who wrote, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Perhaps it’s that way with your favorite missionary. For my part, I am certainly inspired by many of my peers. In fact, if I ever waiver in my own commitment to “the Cause,” all I have to do is remember their response to the call and, for some reason, I take strength. If you regularly partner with an existing worker in prayer and/or in giving, you’re a part of that strength. For that, we are very grateful. May God bless you as you participate regularly in encouraging an ongoing commitment to that “missionary call!” Thank you for your partnership and support! But how ’bout you… What do *you* define as the “missionary call?” We’d love to hear your view; just click comment below and jot down some of your ideas, anonymously if you choose.