This misconception is inspired by the "boil water advisory" in Pittsburgh last week! For a few days, we had to boil tap water or purchase bottled water for drinking, washing dishes, and cooking. It was a laborious process that made me thankful for the clean water that we typically take for granted in western Pennsylvania. I was also reminded of a common misconception about missionaries.
Misconception #3: Being a missionary means living primitively.
What do you think of when you hear the word "missionary"? You may picture adventurous individuals living in the remote jungles of South America or families ministering among the poorest populations of south Asia. While some missionaries do fit these stereotypes, there are many other global workers whose homes and daily routines look a lot like ours in North America.
TeachBeyond members live all around the world in big cities and tiny villages, tropical climates and arid areas. We drive mopeds and bicycles and vans along dirt roads and cobblestone streets and traffic-jammed highways. Along the way, we pass beaches and mountains and ancient sites you read about in history books. The only common denominator is that God is at work through transformational education in these diverse locations! If you'd like to learn more about a specific school or region, we'd love to connect you with a member in that location.
Are you considering going overseas, financially supporting a missionary, or learning more about God's work around the world? Begin by eliminating the stereotype that missions looks like _______.
International Christian School of Budapest is near Budapest, Hungary
Faith Academy is near Manila, Philippines
Black Forest Academy is in Kandern, Germany
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