Responsibilities: 

• Mentor, disciple, and invest in both our U.S. site participants and members of the community 
• Help develop contextual discipleship programs and communities of faith 
• Build and maintain partnerships with U.S. churches desiring to be involved in overseas missions 
• Work well on a team that is passionate about ministering to artists and creatives 
• Help with site administrative responsibilities 

Ministry Location Information: 

Germany is Europe’s second most populous country, and Berlin is the largest city in Germany.  Berlin is a former divided city in a former divided country, and The Alliance’s ministry primarily takes place in former East Germany. 70 percent of people in Berlin have no spiritual belief, and church attendance in our community is well below 1 percent. Berlin is a great place to live, with people from close to 190 countries calling Berlin home! It is a city of almost 4 million people, with an ethos that is much slower paced than you would expect in a capital city. Berlin is also a city filled with artists and creatives, with more than 150,000 people employed in the arts. 

World Factbook – Germany 
Joshua Project – Germany 

Characteristics of International Workers: 

• Spiritual maturity 
• Holistic health 
• Confirmation of call 
• Ministry experience 
• Education and work experience 
• Cross-cultural awareness 

Required Qualifications: 

Vocational Track  

• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent  
• Minimum of two years of ministry experience 
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience  

Clergy (Consecration & Ordination) Track  

• Completion of Alliance ordination/consecration   
• Completion of at least 30 hours of Bible/theology/ministry 
• Minimum of two years successful Alliance Licensed Ministry Experience  
• 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 

Both Vocational and Clergy Tracks 

• Completion of Alliance Polity course 
• A recognized bachelor’s degree  
• A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 40 

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. 

Language learning takes place in private schools, with times of self-study and private tutors also available during the first year of ministry. Tutors are available for the second year. Creative tandem partnerships with locals are an important part of language learning. Language students are expected to reach a B2 level of learning by the end of their first terms. 

Health Considerations: 

European urban living requires significantly more daily walking than many Americans are used to. While we are open to work with applicants who have physical disabilities, much of daily life can be challenging without good mobility. Germany offers world-class, affordable, and accessible medical care and good access to medications.  

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: 

Good local German schools are available for students through high school. There are some bilingual and international schools available. Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany, is a good option for high-school age children, and there is a relatively inexpensive direct flight to Basel/Mulhouse from Berlin that allows for fairly frequent visits.