The specifics of the role could include involvement in a variety of areas of both social and church outreach such as: English classes, peacemaking ministries (helping people to resolve conflict biblically), and youth camps (helping young people to make wise decisions about relationships, sex, and marriage). There are many other opportunities for involvement within passions and giftings of the new team member such as with local church ministries and training, marriage and family classes, cooking classes, outreach events, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Academic Qualifications:
- A recognized bachelor’s degree
- Completed a minimum of 30 hours of Bible/Theology/Ministry, 15 hours of Intercultural Studies (ICS).
- The wife must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree and have completed a minimum of 18 hours of bible/theology, 15 hours of missions/ministry studies. Of the 15 hours of missions/ministry studies, at least 6 hours must be in cross-cultural or missions fields.
- MLAT Score of 70 or higher
- Two years of successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience (ALME)
- Alliance ordination completed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm and love for people
- Possible skill sets: Pastoral, Teaching, Counseling, ESL, and/or business professional certification
Responsibilities:
- Be involved in teaching, mentoring, counseling,
- Be involved in small group facilitating, camp outreaches, English classes, and other team projects.
- Contribute in areas of relational outreach, discipleship, leadership development, and other ministry related activities in which the team is focusing.
Timeline for deployment:
Late Summer 2016
General Information:
As a CAC, more detailed information of this area will be given in the process of application and appointment. It is a land of many needs and opportunities. Although the ability to contribute to the business platform of what we do varies from person to person, everyone is committed to functioning as a team.
Our team focuses on developing key church leaders. Through our business we share His love to Least Reached People Groups (LRPG’s) by addressing emotional and physical needs. As we disciple, equip and cast vision, people are mobilized to go to LRP areas and do the same. Our team is looking for team members who embrace the value of ministering to physical, emotional and spiritual needs and are willing to make the investment needed to do so.
We need team members who see offering training in English, practical life skills, preventative health, marriage, family, and business topics not only as a “means to do ministry” but as ministry itself, and gain satisfaction from it.
Work and Living Environment:
This is a rapidly growing city of several million people. Teammates live in apartments within neighboring areas of each other and the office. Travel is by subway, bus, taxi, motor scooters, or bikes. Grocery shopping is conveniently located to location of residence.
Status of Christian Witness:
As a CAC clear statistics are not available. The needs and opportunities are many. There are many unreached groups. More details can be given in the process of application.
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. For those who do not have the language, they will attend language study. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level, in order to share the good news of Jesus.
Health Considerations:
There are average local hospitals (depending on exact placement, some major medical issues need to be treated in another location). Lots of walking is required, stairs are common, and there is limited wheelchair access. There is periodic poor air quality, which can agitate asthma.
Expectations for Spouse:
Spousal roles vary based on what the husband/wife is able to contribute. For full time married IW’s, both husband and wife will be involved in some way. Their stage of life (e.g. with young children, etc.) will be considered.
Children’s Educational Plan and Options:
Educational options include an excellent international school run by believers in the city, local schools, and home schooling.
Compensation Package:
This is designated a fully GCF-funded role. Please visit our Compensation page for details on how U.S. C&MA international workers are compensated. You will see there a comprehensive package that would be offered with this role covering all costs related to a monthly living allowance, housing, travel, children’s education and full benefits. GCF-funded workers share corporate responsibility for raising of GCF dollars from among Alliance churches and other possible sources.