Applicants can start the process at anytime.

9-12 months since potential candidates are expected to go through the Deepen Discipleship material and that requires six months to go through and that has to be finished before Field Personnel Orientation.

Yes, professionals are able to leverage their job skills and experience to gain entry into new cultures for the sake of the gospel. Professionals have the opportunity to join IMB missionary teams as either a Team Member or Team Associate.