Responsibilities: 

• Work with our local administrator to keep things running smoothly 
• Meet with managers of projects for development and goal setting 
• Find ways to bless the community through our organization 
• Communicate with the NGO country director and team leader 
• Work with teammates to accomplish projects and church-planting goals and support one another 

Ministry Location Information: 

This is an unreached country with a rich and complex history situated at the crossroads of Asia and Russia. It is a stunning, mountainous land where cultures blend and traditions run deep. We live in a large city surrounded by farmland and villages. While this is a developing country and there are occasional interruptions to running water and electricity, these services are generally available. You’ll find modern conveniences like coffee shops, grocery stores, and restaurants in the city. Summers are hot and dry, often reaching over 100°F, while winters can be quite cold. The people here are incredibly hospitable—we often share tea and meals with neighbors and friends. There is a significant need for the gospel in this region. With 98 percent of the population following the majority religion, opportunities to share Christ and disciple new believers are both urgent and abundant. 

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 Alliance Polity course 
• 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  
• A recognized bachelor’s degree  
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 
• NGO, office, or project management experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Community development training 
• Experience in business administration or accounting  
• Experience in discipling new believers  
• Experience in mentorship  
• Experience in sharing your faith 

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. 

Our language program is a full-time, two-year program where you work through language proficiencies with local language tutors to complete the program. Each person is also assigned a language coach who will regularly meet with him/her and help him/her through the program.  

Health Considerations: 

We do not have good access to quality medical services here. If there are serious health concerns or considerations, this location may not be a good fit.  

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: 

Homeschooling is recommended at every grade level. There is the support of a full-time teacher who can provide homeschooling assistance or facilitate teaching in a one-room school house setting. Local pre-school in the local language is available here, but there are not good primary or secondary school options locally. For secondary school, boarding schools could also be an option to consider; however, homeschooling through secondary would also be supported.