Work Area? Sustainable economic development... at least thats the plan anyway.
if you are thinking about mission, whether that be overseas or round the corner:
*Go to reachout*
I went for the first time this year and it was excellent (which is a rare thing for me to say about a christian conference). I cannot recommend it strongly enough as a starting point.
honestly i dont feel called to missions. im more called to youth in my local area (still have a ways to go before i get to that stage though).
my church does missions in Indonesia.
its all good rob... i kinda wish i wasn't in some ways... its a rather scary prospect (and i've known for over a year now). Wont be happening anytime soon though. like you, i've got a long way to go first...