Responsibilities: 

• Develop a viable profession from which to live out the gospel (i.e., business, student at a university, or other vocation) 
• Walk alongside and disciple new followers and those seeking truth 
• Practice and receive hospitality of heart and home with locals both believers and non-believers 
• Build partnerships with local colleagues in taking this vision forward 
• Fully engage in team life contributing to its collective vision according to your gifts and strengths 

Required Qualifications: 

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 
• Education and/or experience in a non-ministry or theological vocation 

Vocational Track 

• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• Practical training and experience in cross-cultural ministry 

Both Clergy and Vocational Tracks 

• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 35 
• Desire to live out whole-life discipleship in a professional role/vocation  
• Willingness to live in a CAC environment along with its implications for online communication 
• Strong inter-personal communication skills and the emotional health and ability to work through conflict 
• A learner’s attitude when it comes to language, culture, and work 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Practical training and experience in cross-cultural ministry  
• Education and/or experience in a non-ministry or theological vocation  
• Ability to identify, equip and disciple others in a culturally appropriate way 
• Ability to be flexible in attitude when it comes to life and work here and tolerance for new foods 

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

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

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2025. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying. 

General Information: 

The team lives in a sizable Asian city with the amenities and stresses that accompany urban life. Seasons have their pros and cons. Summers are hot, and there are many mosquitoes and fresh fruits. Winters are cold, and it’s pleasant outdoors with green vegetables but poor air quality. People need to be creative to find healthy outdoor venues for recreation and exercise. However, there are solid vacation options outside of the city. Despite long-term presence of traditional believers, less than 1 percent of the region are Christ followers, and among the majority culture it is even less. We live among them with a sensitivity to their antipathy to the traditional Church and its culture of the West. 

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. 

Learners have the option of several small institutes and trained tutors, tailored to them and their unique professional presence. The applicant will have two years of language study followed by ongoing cultural acquisition. 

Health Considerations: 

Modern health-care facilities, well-qualified doctors, and medications are easily available. Environmental factors that come with life in an Asian urban city can influence health and need to be regularly managed—these include heat, dust, mosquitos, and poor air quality. 

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. 

It’s common for both spouses to work and have a role in society; stay-at-home moms are also common. 

Children’s Educational Plan and Options: 

There are several options available for children’s education conducted in English from pre-school through high school. These include local, international, Christian international, and Montessori board schools. Commute time from home to the school of choice would be a main consideration as options are spread throughout the city.