Your preparedness consists of three major areas in your life; family, health, and finances. 

Ask yourself, do I have any major responsibilities to those who will be left at home (kids in college, parents in nursing home, etc.)? God places a high priority on family responsibility and accountability.   If you are married, ask yourself these questions: Is my spouse just as excited about this as I am?  Does he/she have the same calling?  This needs to be a partnership for both of you to be successful in the field.

Then there is health.  What is the general health of myself and my family?  Are there any chronic conditions or reoccurring illnesses (food or other allergies, emotional concerns, hormonal imbalances, etc.) which could cause problems?  New environments can play havoc on our bodies, even when they are healthy. We do not reject someone on this basis, but it is a consideration and needs to be talked about.

The last point is finance.  Am I in debt?  If yes, how will I fulfill these obligations while on the field?  God wants us to be responsible – if you owe money, you need to have it paid off first. We make consideration for student loans but expect missionary candidates to be free from consumer debt.  God is able to do miracles and if you are called, He can often use this to show you.