posted on February 16, 2024
aXcess: Community Engagement and Church Planting in North Africa
We are looking for teammates who have a long-term commitment in mind and who resonate with our values of praying for the Kingdom in this hard-to-reach country while working hard to be equipped to do so effectively by learning the language and culture, integrating into the community, and encouraging the growth of the local church.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess–Vocational Track or Clergy Track
- Business development, church planting, discipleship, evangelism, leadership development
- Partially funded
- Single or couple
Responsibilities:
- Learn the language
- Pray regularly with team for the Kingdom to come in this hard-to-reach location
- Find ways to integrate into the community and build relationships
- Develop an identity in the community (start or join an existing business, study, participate in community development)
- Look for ways to build relationships with the local church
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 Polity course
- Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration
- Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 75
- Experience working in a church/ministry setting part time or full time for at least two years
Vocational Track
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 75
Biblical Characteristics Desired:
- Kingdom-minded
- Biblically grounded
- Spirit-dependent
- Competently skilled
- Self-aware
- Self-disciplined
Timeline for Deployment:
Summer/fall 2025. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying.
General Information:
We serve in a large urban area with less that 1 percent Christians. The area has struggled economically and politically, especially in the last few years. The church has been closely monitored by the government but is enjoying a season of relative acceptance.
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.
New team members will learn the local dialect in-country.
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 Educational Plan and Options:
There is an English international school available as well as local school or homeschool options. The TL, RLC, and regional education coordinator will be available to parents to help them understand and decide on the best option for their family.
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.
Importance 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].