Frequently Asked Questions

For further details or other inquiries,

 please visit contact the Southern Europe Office located in Tarragona, Spain.

 

1.)  What ministry opportunities are available in Southern Europe?

2.)  What countries compose the Southern Europe Region?

3.)  How many missionaries do we have in Southern Europe (S.E.)?

4.)  Who do I contact about planning a trip to S.E.?

5.)  What kind of prayer needs do you have for S.E.?

6.)  Who do I contact about becoming a missionary or missionary associate?

7.)  How do I obtain information about bringing over a short term missions team?

8.)  Can I see a specific list of the ministries and missionaries in S.E.?

9.)  How can I minister to, or bless, the missionary kids in S.E.?

10.)  How can I obtain travel information for a trip to S.E.?

11.)  Where can I get information or statistics about each country in S.E.?

12.)  Where can I get answers about passports, visas and other legal documents?

13.)  What are the approximate costs for traveling to Europe?

14.)  How can I get in touch with other missionary kids, like myself?

15.)  Who can I talk to about moving to S.E. and logistical issues?

16.)  How safe is it to travel to S.E. in regard to terrorism, health issues and crime?

17.)  How can I find a local church in S.E. to attend worship services?

 

1)  You can discover ministry opportunities in Southern Europe by visiting the Assembly of God World Missions Office (AGWM)

 

 

2)  The countries that compose Southern Europe are: 

  • Andorra, Azores Islands, Canary Islands, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain.  Please click the following link to find out more information about each country.  - Country Information -

 

 

3)  Currently we have 86 missionary units serving in S.E. 

        (Missionary units refer to each missionary family or single person family)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)  For more information about planning a trip to S.E. please contact...

 

 

 

 

 

5)  Please visit our Prayer Needs webpage for the latest requests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.)  There are several ways to serve as a missionary:

  • A Full-Appointed Missionary:  The general requirements for this missionary position are:            • Ministerial Ordination
     • 2 years senior pastoral experience
     • Prefer B.A. in Bible or Missions, but can have secular degree
     • Must not have debts exceeding $200 per month

  • A Missionary In Training (MIT):  The general requirements for this missionary position are:         • Licensed
     • Prefer B.A. in Bible, theology, missions, or pastoral ministry
     • Age 21-30
     • Must not have debts exceeding $100 per month

  • A Missionary Associate (MA):  Working with missionaries, a Missionary Associate must be:
     • a born-again Christian.
     • baptized in the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4.
     • faithful to a local Assemblies of God Church.
     • consistent in personal devotions.
     • financially responsible, with a minimum indebtedness.

  • A MAP's Worker:  A short term assignment to assign projects and missionaries on the field.  The MAPS office provides placement for interested and qualified individuals, from students to retirees, in many types of assignments lasting from one to five months.* These opportunities include local church ministries, coffeehouse ministry, Teen Challenge centers, crusades, libraries, Bible schools, building maintenance, housekeeping, literature production, Vacation Bible Schools, youth and children's ministries and evangelistic outreaches.

 

  • To obtain an application or more information about each of these areas of service please click the following link...   - AGWM -

 

 

 

 

 

7)  In order to prepare for a short term missions trip to Southern Europe...

 

 

 

 

 

8)   Yes, there are missionaries and ministries listed within the General Council of the Assemblies of God website.  Go to the side menu bar and click "Missions" then the submenu "World Missions" then the option "World Missionary Directory".  You may need to use variations with names such as Jim, Jimmy or James to find the exact person you are looking for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9)  For more information concerning the Missionary Kids of S.E. please....

 

 

 

 

 

10)  In order to obtain travel information for a trip to Southern Europe...

 

 

 

 

 

11)  For statistical information about specific countries in S.E....

 

 

 

 

 

12)  For more information about obtaining proper travel documents please...

 

 

 

 

 

13)  For specific information regarding travel expenses please...

 

 

 

 

 

14)  In order to make contact with other missionary kids please...

 

 

 

 

15)  For more information about moving and logistics to S.E....

  • Contact the AGWM Office for shipping assistance (missionaries only).

  • Contact the Southern Europe Office for advice.

  • Contact the U.S. State Department for legal questions.

  • To move your family internationally is a serious task that requires a lot of planning, legal documents, shipping, advice and career planning.  Please make every effort to make the proper arrangements before transplanting your life into another country.

 

 

 

 

 

16)  For more information regarding safety within Europe please...

  • Contact the AGWM Office (Assemblies of God World Missions)

  • Contact the Southern Europe Office for advice.

  • Contact the U.S. State Department for legal questions.

  • Safety while traveling is very important especially within Europe.  There is a rule of law in Europe that most seek to follow, but Europe is also a well known haven for criminals who find tourists "easy pickings".  Please educate yourself on how to protect your family, property and identity while traveling internationally.

 

 

 

 

 

17)  In order to find a place of worship within Southern Europe....