posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Bible College Teacher in Asia/Pacific
This single or couple will serve together with an aXcess team already in country to prepare and mentor young people for ministry in their own country and maybe even beyond. This is a country that has long been served by the C&MA and has many churches but now needs discipleship and leadership development. There are many pockets of the country that are still considered unreached.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Vocational Track or Clergy Track
- Creative-access country (CAC)
- Single or couple
- Church planting, discipleship, education, ESL/TESOL, theological education, leadership development
Responsibilities:
- Teach in a Bible school
- Mentor young people
- Work as part of a team for leadership development
- Coordinate church-planting opportunities with the Bible school leadership
- Work with a larger team whose members are located in several geographical locations
Ministry Location Information:
This ministry location is located in a large Asian city with some modern amenities, along with all that accompanies a hotter climate. Christian witness is monitored by the government, and ministry must be done through the local church.
Characteristics of International Workers:
- Spiritual maturity
- Holistic health
- Confirmation of call
- Ministry experience
- Education and work experience
- Cross-cultural awareness
Required Qualifications:
Vocational Track
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of ministry experience
- Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
- Experience in the educational world
Clergy (Consecration & Ordination) Track
- Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration
- Completion of at least 30 hours of Bible/theology/ministry
- Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience
- 15 hours of intercultural/missions studies
- If married, one spouse must meet the clergy track requirements, and the other spouse must meet either the clergy OR vocational track requirements
- A recognized M.A. or M.Div degree
- Ministry experience in leadership development
Both Vocational and Clergy Tracks
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- A recognized bachelor’s degree
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 50
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. if possible
- ESL certification or TESOL certification
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.
Language study includes two years of formal language learning and then greater development over the next few years of language and culture.
Health Considerations:
Hospitals are available in this large Asia city, but Bangkok is not far away for more serious issues.
Expectations for Spouse:
Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc.
Children’s Education:
Quality international schooling is available in the city, and other boarding school options are located within Asia.
Compensation Package
The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available.
Whole-Life Health
As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process.
Important Clarification
Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.
Questions?
Please email the IPO office at [email protected].