Why Join
Why join a missions agency?
It answers the question when people ask, “who is sending you?”
The biblical answer is that the Apostles and others were always sent and supported – with prayer and gifts – by others. This is the New Testament pattern.
(Acts 13:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8-9)
Why Join
Fire International Missions Agency
FIRE International is an inter-denominational agency that serves the whole body of Christ. Since our beginning in 1999 FIRE International has been helping God’s people do what they are called to do to reach the nations by fulfilling The Great Commission.
Local churches across the United States send and support their missionaries through FIRE International and with our assistance. FIRE International’s purpose is to help missionaries fulfill their call from God.
Diverse Global Outreach
FIRE International missionaries are involved in many kinds of specific ministries, targeting unreached people groups and communities all over the world. They are engaged in church planting, evangelism, discipleship training, education, feeding children, rescuing trafficked children and adults, youth work, rescuing orphaned babies, and offering services to the poor.
Presence and Accountability
FIRE International workers are currently serving in 25 nations on every major continent. Organizationally, FIRE International does not micro-manage the missionaries ministries. However, we look to balance the need for support, integrity and accountability of our missionaries with freedom to do God’s work in an unencumbered manner.
Collaborative Partnerships
Some of FIRE International missionaries work directly with indigenous leaders and ministries in the nations, while others are working independently in sensitive or restricted areas of the world, and still others work with U.S. based churches and other organizations.
fulfilling the great commission
What we offer
What does FIRE International do for the missionary?
Relationally, FIRE International gives missionaries a sense of belonging to a “family” of international missionary colleagues. Affiliation with an agency like FIRE International also gives the missionary credibility with churches at home and abroad, and with ministries on the field.
FIRE International’s reputation as an established inter-denominational agency helps open doors for missionaries. Finally, missionaries feel secure in the knowledge that FIRE International staff members are working daily to care for their personal affairs.
Administratively, FIRE International provides many services that can be difficult for an individual local church to consistently provide, such as contribution management and reporting, newsletter and mailing services, financial, legal and tax consultant services, promotion of missionaries and projects to a wide audience, and up-to-date information about new trends and services related to missions.
We were never called to go and make disciples alone, even pioneers need a good support system back at the home base. After more than 22 years on the mission field with FI as our sending agency I can honestly say that they go beyond being an organization and are more of a family to us.
Organizations will take care of the many practical areas of missions that you will definitely encounter on the field, but a family goes even further and protects relationships and callings. Fire International, like a family, helps you to grow in your strengths as they walk you through your weakness. Along with all the office and financial reporting they perform at the home base to keep you in good standing with all concerned, they support, pray, correct, visit, and bring counsel as you work towards all that god has called you to be and do in the area of the world that he has called you. Highly recommended.
Andy And Karyn Pricer – Mexico
What we offer
FI provides a wide range of services to support you effectively.
Newsletter
FI Newsletter Services
FI streamlines your newsletter by receiving, editing, designing letterheads, printing, folding, and bulk-mailing it. They manage your mailing list, update designs, order remittance envelopes, and handle post office runs for seamless outreach.
Donations
Donation & Payroll Processing
FI processes donations for tax credits, manages monthly payroll and banking, tracks reimbursable expenses to cut taxable income, and issues your W-2 form yearly—keeping finances compliant and stress-free.
Expenses
Expense Tracking & Reporting
FI maintains your Project Expense Report (PER), sends due date reminders, issues annual giving statements to contributors, forwards mail monthly, and emails detailed reports for easy oversight.
Mentoring
Spiritual Care & Mentoring
Beyond logistics, FI offers prayer, counseling, pastoral care, and accountability via Zoom/Skype. They provide mentoring, advice, listening support, and occasional in-person visits to nurture your spiritual growth.
Legal
Legal & Tax Assistance
FI stores legal docs like wills/power of attorney for 7 years (audit-ready), helps with tax filing/questions, designs prayer cards, and supports visa/ordination processes—ensuring you're protected and prepared.
Fundraising
Fundraising & Ongoing Support
FI raises funds when possible, communicates with contributors, spotlights your achievements, responds to well-being inquiries, and addresses all questions—delivering comprehensive support every step of the way.
Becoming A Missionary
Guidelines for Becoming a Fire International Missionary
FIRE International is seeking committed men and women to exalt Jesus Christ as Lord by impacting this entire generation with the fire of revival by raising up an army of radical, Spirit-baptized laborers committed to taking the gospel of Jesus to the ends of the earth – By life or by death.
The Application Process
01
Initial Meeting
Request a meeting with our directors.
02
Submit Application
Complete the application and return it. A $25.00 non-refundable application fee must be included for each applicant. Married couples must apply separately.
03
Married Couples
If married, both the husband and wife must complete an application. Dependent children of applicants are not required to apply.
04
Recommendations
Three recommendations must be received before the application process begins. You are responsible to see that they arrive at the FI office. Forms provided by FI.
05
Photograph
Submit a recent individual photograph with each application. Couples with children should submit a family photograph also.
06
Director Review
Your application will be reviewed by the General Director and Assistant Director, who will contact you for any clarification needed.
07
Orientation
After FI Board approval, you must make an appointment for the FIRE International-Missionary Orientation. Orientation will familiarize you with the staff, and help acquaint you with our policies, procedures and services.
Classification
Upon acceptance you will be classified as a Missionary Candidate.
During this stage, initial deputation, orientation, and general familiarization of FIRE International policy will take place. The Candidate will remain in this stage until minimum support level is reached and departure date to the field of service is determined. If the minimum support level is not reached within 18 months from the beginning of deputation, the candidate’s appointment is subject to review.
Each candidate must be ordained or licensed by a ministry recognized by the Federal Government. Upon acceptance by FIRE International, candidates without previous ministerial credentials or those who have no affiliation with other ordaining organizations, may be ordained with approval through FIRE Church.
Becoming A Missionary
Qualifications and requirements
Spiritual and Relational
Applicants must have had a personal experience of salvation through Jesus Christ. They should also have received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Applicants must be living a consistent Spirit-filled life demonstrated by a walk of faith and obedience to God’s Word. Their Christian testimony should reflect a “good report” by those inside and outside the Body of Christ.
Applicants must submit a recommendation from FIRE School of Ministry (FSM) Faculty, Brownsville Revival School of Ministry (BRSM) Faculty, Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI), Christ For All Nations (CFAN), Ekballo Staff member, or recognized training school / organization.
Applicants should have a proven record of giving to their home congregation. Being able to show regular support of missions by offerings is also recommended. We have found through experience that those who have not given to their local church community and supported missions will have a difficult time financially on the mission field.
Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to flow with the Administration of FIRE International.
Educational
Each applicant should have a working knowledge of God’s Word. FIRE International will receive Brownsville Revival School of Ministry, FIRE School of Ministry graduates and others who meet the qualifications of FIRE International with special approval from the FI board.
We suggest applicants read “On Being a Missionary” by Thomas Hale, “Ministering Cross-Culturally” by Sherwood G. Lingenfelter, and “Survival Kit to Overseas” Living by L. Robert Kohls. These books are very valuable in understanding missionary life.
Applicants should have taken at least one missions trip during their training with FIRE School of Ministry, BRSM, IHOP, CFNI, Ekballo School or their local church fellowship.
Physical
Each applicant and all dependent family members must have a thorough physical examination and medical clearance from a physician before application approvals can be finalized.
Marital
Every missionary, whether single or married, is accepted on his or her own personal merit.
FI requires you to abstain from initiating a courting or marital relationship for the first year of service. The first year is used for intense language and cultural studies as well as to focus on developing your work in the field of your choice. All single FI missionaries are required to inform the administration at the onset of courtship and before announcing their engagement. A prospective marriage partner will be accepted as a missionary only on grounds of meeting FIRE International requirements.
No newly married couples will be allowed to leave for the field until the Board feels sufficient time has passed to allow for marital adjustment. A minimum of one year is generally required. However, each couple’s situation will be independently evaluated according to the circumstances and situations at the time of their marriage.
A wife is expected to share her husband’s call and participate in and support her husband’s ministry on the field. The establishing of the home and the wife’s ministry to her husband is considered participation.
Divorced persons with a spouse still living are accepted by FIRE International contingent upon individual case-by-case review by the Board of Directors.
Fully Funded Missionary
Dreams become reality through financial partnership. Raising financial support for your ministry does not have to be difficult or embarrassing. We have helped hundreds of missionaries from multiple demographics and personality types to reach full funding. Anyone who feels called to ministry can do this. Our training is easily accessible, user friendly and follows a simple step-by-step humble process. Start empowering your dreams today.
The “Fully Funded Missionary” with Rob Parker is a proven method to build your missionary Partnership Team!
It is a Biblically Based, Hope-Filled Guide to Raising Financial Support.
FIRE International highly endorses this video series as it has helped missionaries in many nations to be fully funded.
Use this link — to begin your fully funded journey!
Dr. Josh Peters
General Director, Fire International
After more than 22 years on the mission field with FI.. I can honestly say that they go beyond being an organization and are more of a family to us.
ANDY — MEXICO
