CMO Eligibility Requirements
Spreading the Gospel with a team of missionaries in a foreign land is not for everyone. Carpathian Mountain Outreach is geared towards frontline, active ministry and is best suited for single young men who meet the requirements listed below.
Age Requirement
Due to the nature of our ministry, we feel that 17 is the minimum age at which a young man should take part in CMO. However, the Lord has led differently in the past. If you are under 17 years old, and you feel that you would be a good candidate for CMO, please feel free to contact us. Such requests are reviewed by our board of directors and decided on a case by case basis.
Clear salvation testimony
If you are going to tell others how to be saved, you need to be confident of your own salvation first. When you apply for CMO, we ask that you send us a printed copy of your personal testimony - that is, how you came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Financial support
While we recognize the validity of total trust in the Lord for financial support, we need to have at least a general idea of how you plan to pay for your expenses during your stay overseas. ETO is NOT a mission board, and we do not provide financial assistance for team members serving with us. Each team member (including our full time staff) must be responsible for their own finances.
While serving with ETO, you will need to cover such expenses as rent, food, transportation, and whatever medical needs may arise. At this time, we estimate that you will need a minimum of $700 per month. This amount may change as prices in Eastern Europe are going up. If you have questions about finances, please contact us.
Minimum two month service commitment
We ask that all young men serving with ETO commit to at least two months. It is not practical to come for less. Although CMO will last longer than two months, you do not necessarily need to arrive at the beginning. If you apply for CMO and are accepted, you will receive detailed dates and other travel information.
If you are a married man or a pastor (church leader), and feel that two months is more than you would be able to stay, please contact us about this. We recognize that for some, a shorter stay would be more beneficial.
Our Statement of Faith
Before you sign up to serve with ETO, we ask that you review our Statement of Faith. This document outlines the basic doctrines which we hold as fundemental to the Christian faith. While we do not ask anyone to strictly conform to every detail, we do need to know that you are generally on the same page. You may read our Statement of Faith online or download it in PDF format.
