Get involved

Called to go? Sending someone?

We would count it a great privilege to serve you. Here is how missionaries, pastors and supporters work with FBWWM.

For missionaries

The application process

FBWWM receives applicants who are sent and commissioned by an independent Baptist church and its pastor. The application is completed online — save your work and come back to it as often as you need.

Apply online Continue my application

  1. Complete your application online

    Husband and wife each complete their own sections and sign. Upload any documents the application asks for.

  2. References are contacted

    Reference questionnaires are emailed to the people you list and to your pastor; secondary references are requested as needed.

  3. Your church commissions you

    Your pastor completes the Commissioning Paper online.

  4. Board review

    Your completed application is presented to the Board of Directors.

  5. Meet the Board at AIM

    Candidates meet personally with the Board during the Annual Institute of Missions before final approval.

  6. Notification

    Upon acceptance you are notified in writing — and we get to work serving you.

What the application includes

ApplicationOnline, for both husband and wife.
Commissioning PaperCompleted online by your pastor.
Purpose, Precepts, Policies & PracticesRead who we are.
TULIP: Heresy of John CalvinA book by Dr. Ernest Gambrell.

Please read our beliefs before applying.

Ready to apply?

Start your missionary application

Tell us who you are and we’ll email you a link to begin. Your answers save as you go, and your spouse completes their own sections.

Apply online

Questions first? Call the Home Office at (901) 873-2146 or send a message.

Pastors & churches

Sending a missionary from your congregation? We can handle their accounts and receipts, help with visas and documents, and help you plan a missions conference or emphasis day.

Talk with the Home Office

Pray & give

Adopt a missionary family in prayer, or give online to a missionary, the Home Office or a special project. Every gift is receipted and goes where you designate it.

Give online

Attend AIM

The Annual Institute of Missions trains prospective, new and veteran missionaries — and is open to any believer with a heart for missions.

About AIM