The primary focus of our team is church planting through evangelism and discipleship.

We also support and help facilitate the network of the few existing house churches in our city in whatever way they feel would be beneficial to them. We are passionate about discipling future leaders—entrusting the Word to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Tim 2:2).

 Responsibilities

• Language and culture study
• Evangelism – both during work and outside of it
• One-on-one discipleship of believers
• Meaningful presence (i.e. have a job)
• Work with the team and local group leadership to determine how to best support and facilitate growth of home groups in our city

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Alliance Polity course
• Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of Certificate level) or equivalent
• The applicant(s) must be able to build a meaningful presence in our community through the establishment of a business or through joining in an already established business.
• The applicant(s) must be invested meaningfully in their home church by using whichever giftings the applicant holds.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA or BS degree in business administration or in their specific field of expertise or hold equivalent experience in business or field
• Have the gift of evangelism

Biblical Characteristics Desired

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

Timeline for Deployment

Summer/fall 2022. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language-acquisition program and Pre-Field Orientation prior to deploying.

General Information

Despite some economic growth within the country, poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy rates remain high. There is a national religion, and while there is a stated civil tolerance of other religions, familial and cultural persecution (as well as, more rarely, government persecution) follows conversion.

Less than 0.1 percent of this country are believers, although some are becoming disillusioned with the majority religion. Operation World reports an annual growth of 4.6 percent. Most of this growth is seen in other regions of the country, whereas our city has remained largely resistant to the gospel.

Language Expectations

Language is an essential part of ministry. The successful applicant(s) will receive one year of intense language study, followed by ongoing language and cultural acquisition. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.

The national dialect of Arabic is the primary spoken language and is a requirement for this MOD. We expect one year of full-time study in this language and another year of part-time language study. We have several good language-school options in our city. French is also very helpful in this context, but not a requirement.

Health Considerations

There is access to adequate medical care in our city. We do, however, recommend traveling to Europe for major procedures.

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.

Both spouses are considered vital parts of our team and, as such, (following the leading of God and wise counsel) encouraged to engage in ministry. Each family unit is responsible to find the right balance of work, family investment, and rest for themselves.

Children’s Educational Plan and Options

We have several options for schooling within our city. Private (French) schools and an American school are both available, and homeschooling is also an option.