Responsibilities: 

• Learn the basics of the local language and culture  
• Work with families to choose appropriate school curriculum  
• With the help of families, implement school programs and teach the children throughout the school year  
• Use gifts to serve alongside team in church-planting efforts as able  
• Maintain healthy relationships with team members, especially families  

Required Qualifications: 

Vocational Track 

• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent 
• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 
• Teaching background or applicable experience 

Biblical Characteristics Desired: 

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

Timeline for Deployment: 

Summer/fall 2027. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying. 

General Information: 

This city has modern infrastructure on par with most Western cities. The area is rich in history and culture and has many recreational options. Locals are generally welcoming to outsiders, but it requires time and effort to form deep relationships. The expression of the various religions represented is interwoven into daily life. Because of the ongoing conflict and threat of war, new workers will need to demonstrate higher levels of flexibility and resilience as they move through the process of preparation and deployment. 

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. 

Workers for this position will, at a minimum, need to learn the basics of the local language for relative independence in a foreign country. Level of language proficiency required will be determined based on the applicant.  

Health Considerations: 

Healthcare is considered very good, and the doctors are generally well-trained. Emergency services are readily available. Little provision is made for people with disabilities, especially in the Arab sector. Most medications are 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 Educational Plan and Options: 

Families have traditionally had the choice between several options. Some international worker families have chosen public schools, which are well-funded and have a good standard of educational achievement. Private Christian schools are available. Families with high school children also have the option of Black Forest Academy, a boarding school in Germany. Some families have needed online or home schooling options requiring additional support.