The short-term missionary program provides opportunity for the placement of temporary volunteers with career missionaries to accomplish specific ministry goals within a limited period of time. Short-term missionaries assist with home schooling, teaching at a Bible institute or seminary, camps, medical evangelism, computer work, office work, church music programs, etc. Short-term assignments last up to two years.

Qualifications

• Clear testimony of being born again.
• Dedication, self-sacrifice, and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Agreement with the doctrinal statement of GFA.
• Membership in a conservative, independent, Bible-believing church. 
• A true zeal for winning lost souls.
• Pastoral recommendation.
• Relevant experience to the ministry to be performed on the field.
• Generally good health.
• Complete undergraduate and/or graduate education. 

Benefits of Working Through GFA

• Because of GFA's excellent reputation, identification with the mission aids in raising support.
• Our home office staff issues tax-deductible receipts for gifts and transmits funds to the field.
• The leadership provides guidance and accountability.
• GFA evaluates each applicant to ascertain whether he is suited for the assignment in which he is interested, thus deterring the heartaches that come from an undesirable situation.

Cost

• The cost varies with the field but will include airfare, passport, visa fees, insurance, immunizations, stipend to cover room and board, and transportation.
• The short-termer will be responsible to raise the support through his local church, friends, and family.