What spiritual gifts are most helpful in missions? What about skills?
Different host countries have varying needs. Gifts for public ministry apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers are what we most often look for. (See Ephesians 4:11-13). However, whatever spiritual gifts God has given you will be useful. In a similar way, almost any skill is an asset. Some missionaries are better with speaking skills, but those with serving/doing/fixing skills are the most popular among other missionaries (and often national leaders).