Missionary Development Program
From discernment to deployment, we offer comprehensive training for those feeling called to long-term missions work.
For those interested in evaluating where — or even if — God may be calling them to missionary service, our Missionary Development Program (MDP) is a flexible, self-paced tool to assist you in your calling. The program is divided into three modules, following these learning objectives:
- Biblical Understanding & Disciple-Making
- Cultural Awareness
- Health, Development & Resilience
- Denominational Understanding & Values
Module I: Discernment — In this module, you will focus on studying, assessing your gifting, and gaining practical ministry experience.
Module II: Deployment — In this module, you will explore the specific place of service where the Lord may be calling you and following through on all of the steps for deployment.
Module III: Continuous Learning — In this module, you will be a part of quarterly Zoom calls with others also in their first term of service.
For those seeking full-time missionary status through BIC U.S. World Missions, acceptance into the MDP is the first step.

Vicky Landis, Mobilization Coordinator
Contact Vicky to learn more about the Missionary Development Program.
Note: The Missionary Development Program is completely free; however, you will be responsible for enrolling in the Perspectives course.