Responsibilities: 

• Find creative ways to share the gospel using your gifts, abilities, and interests 
• Disciple new believers 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Burmese believers and the Burmese church leaders 
• Make and develop relationships with Burmese people that allow ministry to flow as an expression of faith and genuine concern for this segment of the population 
• Provide holistic care and healing using the skills or gifts the applicant possesses 

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 Polity course 
• Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration 
• Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 60 

Vocational Track 

• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 60 

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: 

Thailand is a developing nation with large shopping malls, grocery stores, fun cafes, Western restaurants, and modern gyms. Wi-Fi and cellular data are inexpensive with good service throughout Thailand. Western products and foods are readily available.  

The applicant would most likely live in metropolitan Bangkok or in the province of Samut Sakhon (a suburb of Bangkok) as these are the areas with the largest Burmese population, and the current Burmese church-planting team resides there. The Burmese people in Thailand are friendly and gracious, but they do not know freedom in Christ. Because of recent conflict in Myanmar, many are broken and in need of healing, and their hearts are open spiritually. Holistic ministry is needed and can be provided by using clergy training or vocational training, dependent on the applicant.  

World Factbook – Thailand 
Joshua Project – Thailand 

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. 

The successful applicant(s) will receive some months of intense Thai language classes in order to have enough Thai to live successfully in Thailand, followed by approximately 18 months of full-time Burmese language study through a language tutor, as there are no Burmese language schools in Thailand. The second year of language study will emphasize opportunities to use the language in different settings and grow in proficiency. The mastery of the Burmese language is a lifelong learning process. 

Health Considerations: 

Modern and inexpensive medical care is available throughout Thailand. Medications can be easily and inexpensively obtained. 

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 many international schools in Bangkok city and Samut Sakhon, but the schooling choices will depend on the location and commute to/from school. Homeschooling is an option for those who desire to do so.