BBFI Missionary Teaching Capacity Assessment

BBFI Missionary Teaching Capacity Assessment
Introduction

The BBFI Mission Office is assessing teaching capacity and interest among our missionary family as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen missionary training. With many of our missionaries possessing valuable academic credentials and field experience, we are exploring opportunities to better utilize these gifts in preparing the next generation of missionaries.

Your responses will help us understand your qualifications, availability, and interest in potential teaching roles. Even if you don’t have teaching availability in the short-term, we would like to have your information for future consideration. This information will remain confidential and is being used for planning purposes only.
Section 1: Personal Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Current Mission Field
Years of Service with BBFI
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Section 2: Academic Qualifications
Please list your academic degrees: *
Do you hold any specialized certifications relevant to missionary work or teaching?

Yes (Specify Below)No
If yes, list certifications below:
Languages in which you are proficient enough to teach:

EnglishSpanishFrenchPortugueseOther
Section 3: Teaching Experience
Have you previously taught in any formal educational setting?

YesNo
If yes, please describe your teaching experience:
Include name of institution/Setting, subjects taught, level, years, etc.
Have you developed curriculum or course materials?

YesNo
If yes, provide brief description below:
What teaching methods are you most comfortable with? Select all that apply.

Lecture-based instructionDiscussion facilitationProject-based learningOne-on-one mentoringOnline/distance educationField training/practicum supervision
Section 4: Subject Matter Expertise

Please rate your expertise in the following subject areas (1 = Limited knowledge, 5 = Expert level:

Rows	1	2	3	4	5
Biblical Studies (OT)
Biblical Studies (NT)
Systematic Theology
Missions HIstory
Cultural Anthropology
Cross-cultural Communication
Language Acquisition
Church Planting
Leadership Development
Biblical Theology of Ministry
Biblical Foundations of Global Outreach
Intro to World Religions
Philosophy of Ministry
Contemporary Issues in Missions
Deputation Workshop (Support Raising)
Hermaneutics
Apologetics
Biblical Basis of Missions

Are there specific topics or courses related to missions that you would feel most qualified to teach? Please list up to three:
Section 5: Availability & Teaching Format Preferences
Would you be interested in teaching opportuniteis in the following formats? (Select all that apply)

Intensive modular courses (1-2 weeks in person while on furlough)Regular online courses (5 weeks/course as proctor)Hybrid courses (combination of online and in-person)Pre-recorded video content with online student interactionMentoring/supervising student missionareis in field experiencesSeated course
Please indicate your anticipated availability over the next 24 months:
Include planned furlough dates, extended time in US (if any) and periods when teaching would be impossible due to field commitments.
How many hours per week could you realistically dedicate to teaching responsibilities while maintaining your primary missionary work?

1-3 hours4-6 hours7-10 hoursMore than 10 hours
Section 6: Technical Capabilities
Please rate your access to reliable internet for potential online teaching:

Excellent (reliable high-speed connection)Good (occasional issues but generally reliable)Fair (usable but with limitations)Poor (would make online teaching difficult)
Do you have access to equipment (computer, phone or tablet) to do a Zoom/Teams style video call?

YesNo
Section 7: Teaching Compensation Information
As part of our assessment, we're exploring potential teaching opportunities that would include direct compensation to qualified missionaries. Please note:
- Any teaching compensation would be separate from your regular missionary support
- Such compensation would typically be reported as additional 1099 income
- These teaching opportunities are designed to complement, not replace, your missionary work
- We're evaluating potential structures that would not negatively impact your support raising or tax situation
Would you be interested in teaching opportunities that provide additional 1099 compensation?

YesNoNeed more information
Do you have specific concerns about how additional teaching income might affect your current support or tax situation?
Section 8: Additional Information
What motivates your interest in potentially teaching future missionaries?
Is there anything else you would like us to know regarding your qualifications or interest in teaching opportunities?
Should be Empty:

BBFI Missionary Teaching Capacity Assessment

Section 1: Personal Information

Section 2: Academic Qualifications

Section 3: Teaching Experience

Section 4: Subject Matter Expertise

Section 5: Availability & Teaching Format Preferences

Section 6: Technical Capabilities

Section 7: Teaching Compensation Information

Section 8: Additional Information