posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Evangelism and Discipleship Through Church Planting in Rostock, Germany
Called “the most godless place on Earth” after Soviet influence sought to eliminate religion in Rostock, the people there have been raised in an atheistic society for generations. We desire to see people without hope encounter the living God and be transformed by Him. It is our hearts’ cry to see revival in Rostock as the lost are found and the Kingdom expands in this region. Through planting churches, we will see life transformation as the lost hear the good news that hope is found in Jesus Christ alone. Join us in proclaiming and planting in Rostock.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Vocational Track or Clergy Track
- Single or couple
- Church planting, discipleship, evangelism, leadership development, hospitality
Responsibilities:
- Pioneer research and strategic engagement in a new location
- Build bridges through strategic and intentional community involvement
- Proclaim the love and truth of Christ through word and deed
- Plant new churches among a least-reached people
- Disciple and invest in new believers
Ministry Location Information:
Rostock is a university and port city with a population of 210,000 located on the Baltic Sea in the heart of northeastern Germany, which is statistically one of the most atheistic regions of the world. It is strategically accessible to surrounding towns, villages, and cities.
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
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
Both Vocational and Clergy Tracks
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- A recognized bachelor’s degree
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40
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 consists of formal language classes, personal tutors, and some community and ministry involvement, culminating in a formal language test (B2 level certification test).
Health Considerations:
Germany has a high-quality health-care system. Walking and biking are a part of daily life.
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:
Local public schools offer quality education in the German language for all grades. Homeschooling is prohibited in Germany. 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].