posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Join a Church-Planting Movement in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Alliance church network is experiencing rapid growth, expanding from 10 churches before the war to 28 churches and 50 preaching points today. An aXcess international worker (IW) will partner with this growing network to provide training in key areas such as leadership development, Alliance polity, pastoral counseling, preaching, and other practical ministry topics. In addition to training, the IW will participate in outreach efforts in new target areas and collaborate with CAMA Services as they launch relief, development, and rebuilding initiatives in regions affected by the war. This IW will also assist in coordinating and hosting short-term mission teams.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Clergy Track
- Single or couple
- Business development, community development (urban), theological education, evangelism, leadership development, recovering from war, discipleship
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, participate in, and help lead outreach efforts in the community
- Mentor young pastors and lay leaders as part of church planting expansion
- Facilitate the recruitment of volunteers from the local church, as well as like-minded international workers
- Partner with CAMA Services in coordinating disaster response and post-war rebuilding
- Assist in the hosting of interns and teams involved in outreach
Ministry Location Information:
Living in Kyiv requires resilience amid the uncertainty of wartime. The city remains vibrant. Cafés and restaurants are open, and people are going about daily life, but the war’s presence is constant—the sound of air raid sirens and the threat of missile strikes are blantant reminders that Ukraine is on a war-footing. While expats receive support from local communities, the emotional toll of living in a conflict zone is real. While the infrastructure is strained, grocery and clothing stores are still well-stocked. Mass transit is open, safe, and readily available in the city. While air travel is unavailable as war continues, train, bus and car travel in and out of Ukraine is long but straight forward. Ukraine has four seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
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 60
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience
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.
Becoming proficient in the Ukrainian language is essential. International workers will invest their first two years in full-time language study in a combination of formal language learning, tutoring, and at-home study.
Health Considerations:
Kyiv is a modern European city with good medical care readily available.
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:
A number of English-speaking international schools exist in Kyiv. Homeschooling is prohibited. 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].