Why Missionaries Must Be Qualified Like Elders

Reformed Thinking · Feb 9, 2026 · 38m · transcript

Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - The Elder-Qualified Missionary: Preparing Missionaries to Plant Churches and Train Others on the FieldIn "The Elder-Qualified Missionary," the authors argue that the urgency of the Great Commission must not lead churches to send unprepared workers into the field. They assert that missionaries tasked with church planting or leadership training must be "elder-qualified," as these roles involve establishing self-governing congregations and appointing local elders. While support personnel…