Missionary Apprentice Designed for accredited missionary candidates, the Missionary Apprentice Program (MAP) is the newest and fastest way to join the C&MA missions team overseas. As a Missionary Apprentice, you will work alongside and under the mentoring of seasoned career missionaries for a period of one to two years. During that time the apprentice will be mentored through the language-learning process and adjustment to a new culture and be involved in hands-on ministry. At the end of the two-year period, qualified Apprentices may have the option of transitioning directly to career missionary service.