From the Mission Agency's Perspective

Finding a missionary recruit is one thing, getting him or her overseas is another! The ultimate test, though, is whether or not the recruit becomes an effective worker. Agencies benefit from sending candidates to Gateway because it keeps them focused on getting to the field. The internship strengthens the relationship between the candidate and the agency. Furthermore, agencies receive realistic assessments of the candidate from the perspective of field readiness. All of this in a training package with a proven track record. Your recruits will be more likely to actually get to the field, stay there and become effective.