SLAD Missions
Missions
Missions | God is calling You
Want to see what it takes to be a missionary? Learn more from our past missionaries and from our current opportunities!
Learn
The links below will guide you on picking calls for missionary interest. If you have questions, feel free to come to Spiritual Life and Development office and talk to our associate chaplain or email her at chisholma@swau.edu.
Once you have chosen the calls you can start an application and begin your journey!
*Because most calls will start in the summer it is ideal start the application process from October-December. *
Apply
• Talk to the Missions Coordinator
• Start paperwork and receive official fundraising letter from SLAD
October – December:
Talk to other return missionaries
Connect with the Missions Coordinator
Application process starts
Register for Intro to Missions Class RELP-01 (for fall or spring)
January – March:
Call is finalized
Passport should be valid
Fundraising should start (Fundraising letter will be provided)
Immunizations should be up to date
April-June
Application is complete
Fundraising is finished
Training starts (for missionaries headed to Micronesia)
Fundraise
Each missionary is responsible for covering the costs of being a missionary. Because costs can vary due to fees, airlines, and other costs, Spiritual Life and Development office will manage costs by only requiring one fee. Email chisholma@swau.edu for more information and assistance.
Meet our Past Missionaries
Melissa Anderson
I served on the beautiful, Micronesian island of Kosrae during the 2016-17 school year. I taught 3rd and 4th grade, basically never wore shoes, and picked fruit straight off trees. This year taught me several important life lessons. 1) I’m not anyone’s savior; I just need to love people regardless of my location. 2) I shouldn’t take myself so seriously (it’s totally okay to be laughed at). 3) Wear sunscreen (for real, ya’ll). This year was the best of my life to date because it involved so much growth (mainly achieved by discomfort) and I would go back a million times just to experience it again.
Mathew Hanson
I served as a student missionary on the island of Yap Micronesia. Originally, I had planned on being a 3rd grade teacher, so you can imagine my surprise, when I ended up teaching high school! I was SO nervous preparing to serve as a student missionary yet, my time as a student missionary has given me some of the best memories of my life! I personally believe that everyone should take a year or two to go and serve as a student missionary. Even if your experience is not the same as mine, being a student missionary prepares you in many aspects of life. Go now and serve!
Cecilia Cabrera
My time in Saipan was amazing. Best decision I could’ve made after graduation! It was a time that God set apart to help me grow as a Christian and restart my relationship with Him. After a typhoon category 5 hit the island, teaching became harder, but God showed me through service that even in adversity, He blesses. He showed me that His grace and love abound even in the tiniest speck in the ocean, and that there’s a lot we still need to share.
Becoming a Missionary
There is no doubt that God is calling each of us to be a missionary. Where is God calling you to? The first step in becoming a missionary is prayer. Prayer that God will open the door that is right for you! Browse these calls and pray about the right place. Questions on any of these calls? Contact us at slad@swau.edu