posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Church Planting Among Diaspora People in Northeast Spain
This opportunity is in a diverse city with more than 250,000 residents and over 30,000 migrants. Our team navigates every day between Spanish culture and diaspora cultures. A short drive from Barcelona, this city is known for its many multi-cultural arts programs, music events, and festivals throughout the year. This city has mild temperatures and 300 annual days of sunshine. While migrants are welcome into this country, not many have heard the truth about Jesus, offering the aXcess team limitless opportunity for ministry. The team is beginning a new strategy with intentional church planting among the diaspora groups living here. This ministry is highly relational and requires flexibility, hospitality, and cultural sensitivity.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Clergy Track
- Creative-access country (CAC)
- Single or couple
- Church planting, discipleship, evangelism, refugee and/or immigrant ministry
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with diaspora groups
- Disciple new believers
- Participate in creative ministries
- Host people in your home
- Model Christ in word and deed
- Connect with the local Spanish-speaking churches by building community and sharing passion and involvement with the migrant population
Ministry Location Information:
The ministry will focus on people groups where less than 1 percent follow Jesus. The largest of these groups represents about 30 percent of the city’s migrant population. The city itself has a population of approximately 250,000 and is characterized by an urban setting with a high concentration of refugees and immigrants. It is also well-connected to Barcelona. This region is highly post-modern, and local believers make up less than 2 percent of the population. The successful applicant(s) will serve in a context that requires cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to relational ministry.
Characteristics of International Workers:
- Spiritual maturity
- Holistic health
- Confirmation of call
- Ministry experience
- Education and work experience
- Cross-cultural awareness
Required Qualifications:
Clergy (Consecration & Ordination) Track
- Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration
- Completion of at least 30 hours of Bible/theology/ministry
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience
- Completion of 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 bachelor’s degree
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 35
- Study of or personal experience serving displaced peoples and cultures
- Evangelism and discipleship experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Arabic and/or Spanish
- Passion for reaching people groups who practice the majority religion of the diaspora peoples
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.
This assignment is located in a multi-lingual city. However, proficiency in Spanish is essential. Diaspora or other language study will be considered on an individual basis.
Health Considerations:
There are excellent western European health facilities available in the area.
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:
Families can consider local schools, trilingual private schools, and international schools. Homeschooling is permitted but not recommended in Spain. Black Forest Academy (BFA) in Kandern, Germany, is an excellent option for students in grades 9–12. BFA follows a North American curriculum, offers Advanced Placement courses, and serves a diverse international student body in a supportive residential environment.
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].