"When God called me to be a pastor, he did so by first calling me to the mission field. I spent the first two years of my ministry as a church planter among Muslims overseas. God never relinquished that call to missions; he showed me that my role in it is to be a part of a church that sends men and women to follow their calling to international missions. The first few years on the field are crucial in laying the groundwork for future ministry. Before You Go is an incredible resource for those who are beginning that journey. I have tremendous admiration for many of the contributors, and I believe this book will strengthen and encourage women as they follow the call to go and make disciples of all the nations. May God cover the earth with these great heroes of faith!" -J.D.

Greear, Ph.D., Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC "Before You Go is a gem. Written by women that God called to reach the nations, they share biblical truth and practical wisdom learned on the field as they engaged the battle for souls. We have needed a book like this for a long time. Now we have it." -Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "I remember the vast array of emotions I felt before our family left for the mission field eighteen years ago.

Mixed with excitement, uncertainty, joy, and terror was also an intense hunger to learn from those who had gone before me. My heart was steadfast and my resolve sure, but I knew enough to know I had no idea what I was getting into! Before You Go is a precious gift from veteran saints to a new generation of women preparing to make Jesus known around the globe. These writers humbly and graciously share from a breadth of experience in varied locations, roles, and seasons of life, offering new missionaries scriptural insight, practical advice, and warm words of encouragement. I will heartily recommend Before You Go to all the new women missionaries the Lord brings our way." -Courtney Dobson, missionary in North Africa.