Native Missionary Certification Process
Connecting you with trustworthy native missionaries
The Greatest Challenge
The greatest challenge a native missionary from overseas faces is not their calling or character, but in proving their credibility and trustworthiness. In a world where deception is all too common, and where even sincere, kind-hearted Christians have fallen victim to scams, it’s understandable that many supporters approach international missions with caution.
Stories of misuse, misrepresentation, and lack of accountability have led to skepticism, even when the need is urgent and the workers are genuine.
We understand this tension deeply. That’s why we’ve built a process to bridge the gap, so that those called to support can do so with confidence. Our goal is simple: to connect donors with native missionaries who are carefully vetted, biblically grounded, and proven trustworthy through real accountability. These believers are serving in their own communities, often at great personal cost, and simply need a trustworthy way to be seen, known, and supported.
The Certification Process for a Native Missionary
Here’s how we get to know a missionary before certifying them to partner with FFM.
Referral
It starts with a recommendation from someone we trust. A strong referral is often the first sign of faithful character and local credibility.
Application
The candidate fills out a detailed application covering doctrinal beliefs and ministry background. This helps ensure theological alignment and a clear understanding of their calling.
Interview
We conduct a remote interview to personally engage with the candidate, allowing us to assess calling, communication, and fit for the mission.
Background Checks
Where possible, we check for legal, ethical, or safety concerns to protect the integrity of the mission and those we serve.
Physical Verification
A trusted contact visits the candidate’s home and ministry context to verify their presence, work, and reputation firsthand.
Agreement
Once accepted, the candidate signs a formal agreement outlining their commitments, responsibilities, and expectations as a certified missionary.
Probationary Period
Over the next three months, the candidate ministers under supervision, allowing time to demonstrate consistency on the ground.
Certification
After completing the probationary period, the candidate is officially certified as a native missionary with First Follower Missions.
Ongoing Confirmation of Native Missionaries
After certification, native missionaries continue to submit reports, audits, and ministry updates to maintain transparency.
Financial Reporting
Missionaries maintain basic bookkeeping and quarterly reports.
Documentation
They regularly provide photos, videos, and other documents of their ministry work in the field.
Physical Audits
Occasionally, we may conduct visits to verify activity on the ground.
Can you help us certify & mobilize more native missionaries?
Every gift makes it possible to identify, equip, and mobilize more trusted native missionaries into the field—bringing the Good News to those who’ve never heard.