In this article, former MK school superintendent Tim Cook shares practical and mission-minded strategies for recruiting teachers to missionary schools. He emphasizes the importance of sourcing candidates through alumni networks and personal connections, selecting teachers who are passionate about the Great Commission, and equipping school leaders to clearly communicate the school’s gospel-centered vision. Tim also outlines ways to keep the mission alive through parent involvement, prayer, and student engagement in ministry. His insights offer a compelling roadmap for schools seeking to build strong, spiritually aligned teaching teams.

Recruiting teachers for missionary schools isn’t just about filling a job opening—it’s about navigating a complex web of timing, funding, and mindset challenges. As one educator recently shared, “Recruitment is a full-time job.” From security restrictions that limit public job postings to mission organizations that still don’t view teaching as valid ministry, the hurdles are real—and growing.