Get Involved
Is God leading you into this unique field of ministry? Three ways to get involved are:
Pray
In the near future, you will be able to receive specific prayer requests for Highway Mission missionaries. In the mean time, you may contact the Office to have your name placed on a list by emailing miriam.bitner@highwaymission.org. call 816-914-5119 or write to Highway Mission, 218 North Highland Drive, Raymore, MO 64083.
Support
You may provide financial support for a specific missionary, or for the mission in general. If you are interested in receiving information about helping to reach bikers for Christ, you may email miriam.bitner@highwaymission.org, call 816-914-5119 or write to Highway Mission, 218 North Highland Drive, Raymore, MO 64083.
Mission Volunteer
If you feel that God is calling you to become a missionary to bikers, you may wish to serve as a short-term volunteer missionary. To be a volunteer, you need not have a motorcycle or be involved in the motorcycle culture, and you will be paired with a missionary. For more information about serving as a volunteer missionary, you may email miriam.bitner@highwaymission.org, call 816-914-5119 or write to Highway Mission, 218 North Highland Drive, Raymore, MO 64083.
Becoming a Missionary
Becoming a missionary to motorcyclists is a major, full time commitment. Some requirements to become a Highway Mission missionary include:
- Licensed or ordained by a local church, fellowship or denomination whose doctrinal position is consistent with that of Highway Mission.
- Minimum of an Associates degree in Bible, Christian ministry or a related field; or a minimum of 15 hours of college level Bible and/or ministry courses. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Board if the candidate demonstrates an effective grasp of the Scripture and mature attitude toward ministry.
- Demonstrates a life above reproach.
- Willingness to accept and meet with an accountability partner agreed to between the candidate and the Board.
- Free of financial debt.
- Missionaries are responsible to raise their own support and arrange for salary payment through Highway Mission.
A portion of the approval process for a Highway Mission candidate includes:
- A candidate will submit the following to the Board for consideration: license or ordination certificate, college transcripts, a written statement of faith, a written testimony, a proposed missionary budget, and a statement detailing the ministry envisioned.
- The candidate will complete a missionary training program.
- Approval by the Board of Directors to go forward as a candidate.
- Assignment of an accountability partner.
For more information about becoming a Highway Mission missionary, you may email miriam.bitner@highwaymission.org, call 816-914-5119 or write to Highway Mission, 218 North Highland Drive, Raymore, MO 64083.