That they be like Christ. Applicants need to be able to articulate the main doctrines of the Bible. Most World Teamers have attended Bible college or seminary. The level depends on the job description and requirements from the field. In addition, we partner with Swiss and German mission boards, and include nationals on several church-planting teams.
Missionaries make the choice regarding their children's education.
Every World Team missionary is responsible to raise funds to support them in their own ministry. It provides for office overhead expenses, hired staff salaries, donor receipting, development efforts, recruitment, and ministry oversight. World Team provides complete medical coverage for each member and their families. Each missionary's pension is self-directed, with an option to participate in plans offered by each sending country. World Team's doctrinal position is at odds with the doctrine of the Roman Catholic church.