posted on January 1, 2025
aXcess: Fresh Start in Green Mountains
We are building a new team in Green Mountains. This beautiful modern country has ancient roots. With one foot in the west and one in the east, it is a dramatic mix of cultures, foods, faiths and ideologies. The country is a gateway between the Middle East and Eastern Europe and thus represents a profoundly strategic place for a movement of churches to take root. Based in but not limited to the capital city, this team will focus on finding relevant strategies to planting a network of indigenous Alliance churches throughout the nation.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess–Vocational Track or Clergy Track
- Church planting, creative arts/ethnoarts, discipleship, evangelism, leadership development, outdoor/adventure club
- Creative-access country (CAC)
- Partially funded
- Single or couple
Responsibilities:
- Offer intentional home-based hospitality––critical that your home be a regular part of your ministry lifestyle
- Connect though special interests, like the arts and outdoor/adventure activities
- Identify felt needs
- Engage in evangelism and discipleship
- Gather believers and seekers in community
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have training in church planting
- Have discipleship training
- Have experience with evangelism
- Have experience in hiking, camping, and other outdoor sports
- Have an interest in the arts
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
Vocational Track
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
Both Clergy and Vocational Tracks
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 50
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:
The capital is a beautiful eastern European city with all the comforts of home. Known for its arts and restaurant culture, there is plenty to do. Nestled in a beautiful mountain range, nature is all around you and is an important part of the culture and lifestyle.
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 will be a two-year language program with a mixture of classroom learning and tutoring.
Health Considerations:
Although there is a good medical infrastructure for common medical treatment, one might receive more advanced care in a number of nearby countries.
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 are various schooling options in the capital city. Our regional education consultant can help you choose the best option for your kids.
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].