Testimonials
PMA graduates explain some of the ways in which the PMA changed them and helped them to grow in their career as a professional missionary:
Shaylah (21), Mexico: I feel a significant difference in my missionary career--a lot more professional, organized, and better equipped. My life coaching skills have been greatly enhanced, and the individuals I've been ministering to have made notable progress in both their spiritual lives and their participation in our work.
David (21), Indonesia: The course helped me understand what is expected of the modern missionary in the Family International. It helped me target the areas in my life that need change, the attitudes that need to go and positive habits that need to be formed. The PMA is the ultimate resource for Family missionaries, and will be the touchstone for my outreach ministries for years to come.
Mike (25), UK: The course helped me to see being a missionary as a down-to-earth profession with room for growth.
Paola (28), Chile: The PMA does wonders to enhance our capabilities and to unearth some that we didn't even know we had.
Abner (20), Thailand: I was so much less confident before, but now I really feel ready for anything.
Damaris (25), Brazil: The PMA course is a good way to prove to people that you are serious about your life as a missionary.
Techi (24), USA: Before the course I was not making a lot of tangible progress in challenging those to whom I have been ministering to do more for the Lord and others. Now I am more proactive in helping them to grow as active Christians and move forward in their spiritual lives.
Nyna (26), Mexico: I love being able to tell people that I graduated from Professional Missionary Academy. If God has called you to be a missionary, why not be a professional one? I feel more confident in telling people I'm a missionary - I'm a professional, and I'm proud of it.
Jesse (18), Mexico: The PMA taught me to be a professional in every area of my life, whether it is in my work ethic, in my public relations, or in my simple day-to-day tasks. The PMA course is what convinced me to be a professional missionary.
Levi (21), Brazil: I am very shy when it comes to public speaking, but during this PMA semester I had to move beyond this barrier. I had never imagined myself teaching Bible classes, leading Activated meetings, and talking in front of so many people, but I learned how.
Laura (19), India: The PMA has completely changed my life in all ways that I can think of related to my life as a missionary.
Sebastian (18), Ecuador: It has improved my professionalism in pretty much every aspect of being a missionary.
Sunny (57), India: The PMA course has helped me to develop a much more professional outlook on my spiritual counseling and teaching. It has convicted me to be much more on top of things, as far as the preparation of my classes and meeting the needs of those I minister to.
Shelly (28), Mexico: Through applying the steps that are mapped out in the course, I've been able to change my modus operandi from well-meaning, and occasionally on target, to a defined and methodical work ethic, which I know will help me reach my goals more quickly.
Koji (19), Colombia: The PMA has helped me to be focused in my witnessing with a clear vision of what I need to accomplish, and then plan out my day in advance in an organized way. In today's fast-paced society a mere "Jesus loves you" is no longer sufficient. Just as in any other business career, we have to stay on the cutting edge of our profession in order to portray Jesus as the product everybody needs. It's our job and specialty to be able to adapt to all circles of society in order to give them solutions to the endless problems they face. The PMA has done all of this for me.
Angela (19), Asia: I feel like I have become more aware of those who are looking for answers in life, who are looking for love, for help, and for a way to gain a closer relationship with Jesus. The course has changed many previous mindsets and has helped me to think outside of the box, to explore the endless amount of possibilities that are available once you make a concerted effort to think outwardly, and not on yourself and your problems. It helped my professionalism to exceed the boundaries that I had placed around me. The PMA has done wonders in my life!
Anjali (23), Iceland: Our commission is to preach the Gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15), and the PMA course gives you everything you need to do that successfully, professionally, and in a manner that you can be proud of!
Abner (58), Japan: I have been a missionary for 36 years, but I have to say that after taking the PMA course I feel that I'm just now beginning to be the kind of missionary that is needed in this day and age.
