Responsibilities: 

• Build meaningful relationships with the students at the center 
• Collaborate with others on the team in establishing faith communities among the students of the center 
• Invite students from the center to read the Scriptures with you 
• Engage with the students in significant theological conversations 
• Help teach English and/or other valuable life skills classes at the center

Required Qualifications: 

• 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 40 
• Experience in church planting preferred 
• Passion for leading Bible studies for seekers and doing discipleship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in church planting 
• Ability to be a team player  
• Ministry experience among those from the majority religion preferred 
• Some kind of teaching experience preferred

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

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

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2026. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying. 

General Information: 

This port city is a sprawling developing capital of three million people, offering limited services. It has extensive opportunities for future growth! You would live in a semi-urban neighborhood in an enclosed courtyard surrounded by some high-rises. Homes are nice, but many do not have a continual supply of water or electricity. This can be remedied with a well, a water tower, and a solar electric back-up system/generator. Primary roads are in fair condition but are often congested with traffic. Local shopping options are limited, but essentials are available in local markets and small grocery stores. Imported goods are found at larger supermarkets. Restaurants now offer delivery options, which is very convenient! 

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. 

Those who do not know French will attend a structured language study program for 10 months. Time will be allotted for continued French study for one year upon arrival in-country. It is recommended, though not required, that you spend some time learning a tribal language sometime after finishing French study. 

Health Considerations: 

Though basic health services and medications are available, our country lacks comprehensive health care. Advanced diagnosis and treatment are usually obtained elsewhere. Malaria is prevalent, so the use of malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended. If you have significant health issues, this assignment may not be for you. 

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. 

We require both spouses to fulfill language requirements. Because ministry at the center includes young men and women, both spouses would be expected to serve there at some capacity. We expect both spouses to be involved in fulfilling ministry objectives, but we are a flexible team with creative ministry options.   

Children’s Educational Plan and Options: 

In recent years, Dakar Academy has run a quality homeschool co-op program for grades K–8 that operates out of the mission headquarters here. There is also a French school with a bilingual program option, which provides education for both elementary and secondary students. For highschoolers, there is a boarding option available at Dakar Academy in Senegal. Lastly, there is a local American international school that offers instruction for grades K–12.