Responsibilities: 

• Build evangelistic relationships with non-believers, share the gospel with them, and be prepared to disciple those who respond positively 
• Research and implement strategies to build bridges to this unreached people group 
• Help organize new believers into fellowships and equip leaders for those groups 
• Teach local believers church-planting methodology and coach them through implementation 
• Collaborate with the team and local leaders to develop a church-planting vision and strategies

Required Qualifications: 

Clergy Track 

• A recognized bachelor’s degree 
• Completion of at least 30 hours of Bible/theology/ministry and 15 hours of intercultural studies 
• Spouse must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree and have completed at least 18 hours of Bible/theology, 12 hours of missions/ministry studies (with a minimum of 6 hours in cross-cultural or missions studies) 
• Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration 
• Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience 
• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 55 
• Some understanding of and a desire to work among the majority people groups 
• Willing to work collaboratively on a team 
• Appreciation of medical work as part of church planting

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with current church planting strategies such as T4T, Discovery Bible studies, or oral Bible storying  
• Experience in community health  
• Experience in discipling believers in spiritual growth and ministry  
• Willingness to travel by car in remote areas and appreciate rural hospitality 
• Specific training or experience in working with those of the majority religion

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

• Kingdom-minded 
• Biblically grounded 
• Spirit-dependent  
• Competently skilled 
• Self-aware 
• Self-disciplined

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2027. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying.

General Information: 

The ministry location is a mid-sized town about one hour from the capital. This crossroads area is a central location for the evangelical church. Influential theological and medical institutions are located here. The town is inhabited by several different unreached people groups. The church is small, and much more gospel access is needed! Adequate housing along with modern amenities are available. The team will support new workers during the process of cultural learning and facilitate new relationships and ministry encounters.   

Joshua Project – Senegal 

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. 

The worker will learn French for a 6–12-month period in France. This is necessary for general communication. Upon arrival to the country, the worker will study the language and culture of the target people group for a minimum of one year before starting ministry responsibilities. The team will guide new workers develop a participant-driven local language program. 

Health Considerations: 

The ministry location has high temperatures (80–115 ºF) and occasional dust storms.  There is a high level of air pollution at times. Quality health care and various specialty doctors are available in the capital. There is a small but growing community of expats/IWs in town. This town is a 45-minute drive to the beach for R&R get-aways. 

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. 

This ministry is a part of a larger team with other work in church planting, reaching professionals through business and leadership training, and medical ministry. A spouse could also serve in any of these areas.  

Children’s Educational Plan and Options: 

There is an American Christian school currently serving grades K–8 a 30-minute drive away. Parents can carpool if desired. There are also quality French schools in town. For secondary school children, boarding possibilities are available at the American Christian school in the capital city.