About ISMK

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Missionary Kids are an important part of the world missions program of the Assemblies of God. We have learned that a healthy missionary family will help make an effective missionary. By implementing a program of ministry specifically to MKs, we are giving a message to missionary parents that their kids are important.

The MK program includes approximately 1,390 missionary kids from birth through age 22. All are facing or will face major adjustments as they leave behind the familiar and go to the unfamiliar.

We have found that MKs handle these adjustments better if we offer them a sense of meaning and purpose regarding their role in the missionary family.

First, we help MKs understand that God's call involves the whole family. He has placed them in their particular family for a purpose; therefore, His call includes them.

Second, we encourage MKs to participate in ministry. When parents involve MKs in ministry at a level where the kids are comfortable, the children's feelings of belonging, teamwork, and importance are enhanced.

Third, we help MKs to look at their lifestyle as an adventure. We encourage them to use the words discover and learn and to ask themselves, "What can I discover about the country I am in? or What can I learn from this experience?"

You too can better care for the missionaries you support by caring for their children. We hope this site will encourage you to become better acquainted with missionary kids so you can reach out and touch them.