posted on January 1, 2026
aXcess: Theological Education for Discipleship in Indonesia
Join the church in Papua, Indonesia, as they face great opportunity to impact their “Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the world” while facing great need for further discipleship. The international worker(s) will focus on equipping pastors through formal education and practical discipleship, modeling and training the next generation of shepherds and leaders for the church. Collaborate with the C&MA camp ministry to provide teaching and messages for the discipling of young adults in pastoral training. Since the church is broadly based geographically, the international worker(s) will also teach intensive classes at Timika Theological School and visit highland districts to minister in local churches.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–aXcess –Clergy Track
- Single or couple
- Discipleship, education, theological education, leadership development
Responsibilities:
- Equip and resource pastors and church leaders to disciple their people
- Work alongside national church leaders and other international workers to equip and resource local leaders for discipleship
- Participate in team life through team meetings, prayer times, and team retreats
- As gifting and skill allow, collaborate with other organizations for Scripture engagement, bringing the Word of God into all areas of life
Ministry Location Information:
Indonesia is a large archipelago made up of over 17,000 islands and about 700 languages, with hundreds of unreached people groups in the country. The Alliance first entered Indonesia in 1929, and the national church has grown to be self-sustaining in several provinces. Against a backdrop of amazing church growth in the highlands of Papua in the 1960s and 1970s, the church in Papua now is facing multiple challenges: evangelizing and discipling the ongoing generations, interfacing with and being a light to the majority population of the country, addressing frequent injustices and societal tension, and navigating the huge changes brought about when interior highlanders emerged from the Stone Age less than 100 years ago straight into the 21st century. New international workers will find both Timika and Sentani to be small cities populated by many different Papuan tribes and also by Indonesians from other islands.
World Factbook – Indonesia
Joshua Project – Indonesia
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 40
Preferred Qualifications:
- A vital and growing daily walk with the Lord and growing in love for Jesus
- A call to serve the Lord
- A readiness to learn the Indonesian language well
- Dependence on the Holy Spirit and biblically grounded
- Self-disciplined
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program.
The first year of language study may take place either on the island of Java in a language school or in Papua in classes with tutors. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others. Intensive language study will be followed by on-site language and cultural acquisition studies.
Health Considerations:
Doctors and hospitals are available locally, as are most medications. Serious health issues are usually handled in Jakarta, Singapore, or Malaysia.
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 top quality Christian international school is available in Sentani, Papua. Homeschooling is also an option.
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].