"If we go to country X, can the C&MA assure us of our safety there?" Just as it was impossible for the US government to assure the safety of American citizens in New York and Washington on 9/11, it's impossible for the C&MA to assure 100% the safety of its personnel. However, the C&MA as a missionary-sending family of churches works hard to provide sound advice and helpful guidance when it comes to missionary safety.
Here are three key elements of this effort:
1) The principle of not intentionally putting personnel in the path of martrydom is strongly embraced.
2) Healthy, strong connections are maintained with good sources of safety-related information. That information is then passed along as needed and appropriate so that wise precautions can be taken.
3) A broad network of people pray regularly for God's protection over C&MA personnel involved in cross-cultural ministry around the world.
While these and other safety-related steps are designed to help assure safety, risks cannot be eliminated. Acknowledging that ultimately the lives of God's people are in His hands, the C&MA will continue to be diligent to do all it can to help assure the safety of its personnel.
