posted on January 1, 2023
Envision: Domestic Site Coordinator/Associate in the United States
Envision, a specialized structure of Alliance Missions, exists to identify and develop missional leaders through short-term missions opportunities and innovative ministry strategies. We are seeking an individual or couple with a heart for discipleship and leadership development who will work with Envision teams, interns, and residents. This individual or couple will also seek out partnerships and ministry opportunities within the local community.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–Envision–Vocational Track
- Community development (urban), discipleship, evangelism, leadership development
- Single or couple
Responsibilities:
- Develop a healthy, balanced framework for personal, community, and missional growth
- Create innovative ministry strategies to achieve Envision’s mission and vision
- Provide both spiritual and leadership development to Envision teams, interns, residents, and all other associated staff
- Develop relationships and partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and ministries in the community
- Host teams and interns, coordinating logistics for trips and ministry experiences
Required Qualifications:
- 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 20
- Demonstrated proficiency in a vocation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a gift of hospitality
Biblical Characteristics Desired:
- Kingdom-minded
- Biblically grounded
- Spirit-dependent
- Competently skilled
- Self-aware
- Self-disciplined
Timeline for Deployment:
Beginning as early as summer/fall 2023. Following appointment, and once fundraising goals and other qualifications are met, the appointee is required to attend a cross-cultural and language-acquisition program (as applicable), and pre-field orientation prior to deploying.
General Information:
Location will be determined during the application process.
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.
Envision coordinators and associates receive one year of intensive language and cultural study as determined by location, paid for by The Alliance. If a couple is hired, both individuals are required to participate in language study.
Health Considerations:
Due to the nature of this ministry opportunity, part of the required considerations include optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These are assessed during the application process.
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:
Educational options will be discussed upon application, as necessary.
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].