Join a newly formed team to reach three unreached people groups in the future home of the new capital city of Indonesia. This pioneering team will work alongside the national church to plant seeds of ministry and develop creative ways of outreach.

Responsibilities:

• Create opportunities for community involvement and asset development in partnership with the national church and within the community.
• Develop a strategy to reach the three UPGs in the area through community development or business relationships.
• Seek out people of peace with whom to build relationships and bridges into the community.
• Be a faithful and committed member of the newly formed team.
• Use your skills, training, and background to have a meaningful, impactful presence.

Required Qualifications:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree
• Completion of World Perspectives Mission course or other comparable mission course
• Completion of Alliance Polity course
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 or higher
• Experience in community development or professional skills and discipleship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cross-cultural training in community development and discipleship
• Ability to identify, equip, and train local church planters
• Understanding of non-profit management

Biblical Characteristics:

• Ability to articulate personal conversion and call to ministry
• Ability to articulate the gospel to a seeker
• Demonstrated heart for the poor and marginalized (Micah 6:8)
• Theological alignment with The Alliance
• Demonstrated flexibility and grace in all aspects of life
• Vibrant spiritual life
• Consistent practice of spiritual disciplines
• Ability to learn and recover from failure

Timeline for Deployment:

Summer/Fall 2023. Once appointed, and fundraising and other qualifications are met, the appointee is required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and Pre-Field Orientation prior to deploying.

General Information:

You will live in a medium-sized city with the amenities and stresses that accompany urban life. With the plans for the new capital, modern amenities will increase. The status of Christian witness is minimal. Less than 1% of the local UPGs are reached.

CIA World Factbook—Indonesia

The Joshua Project—Indonesia 

Language Expectations:

Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend language study for one year. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.

Health Considerations:

This city has quality health-care facilities and well-trained doctors; most medications are readily available. Serious health issues are typically handled in Jakarta, the current capital, Penang or Singapore

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 team objectives, depending on the nature of family roles, children’s needs, etc.

Children’s Educational Plans and Options:

There are Cambridge assessment schools and local Christian schools in the city. Homeschooling and international boarding schools are also viable options.