Matthew Bennett identifies and addresses the four major barriers that prevent believers from entering long-term missionary service. Bennett brings urgency and directness to a crucial conversation, drawing from his roles as church elder, theology professor, and missions director to expose real obstacles that derail missionary candidates. With compassion tempered by honesty, he explains how personal sin and poor decision-making can disqualify believers from missionary work, while offering practical guidance for those seeking to avoid these pitfalls. If God is calling you to missions, understand what barriers to prepare for spiritually. Topics: Missions mobilization, Barriers to service, Personal holiness, Obedience and calling, Long-term ministry preparation