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International Church Ministries

One way that TEAM seeks to engage the global Church and advance the spread of the gospel is through partnerships with international churches throughout the world. International churches are localized bodies of believers in various countries primarily composed of individuals living outside of their passport countries. International churches have vibrant and diverse congregations. Expatriates and locals from all walks of life and church backgrounds come together to worship the Lord, each bringing with them their unique culture and experiences. These churches thus become a distinctive third culture within their larger host culture, making each church body a strategic platform for reaching the nations with the good news of Christ. TEAM’s involvement in this ministry is growing, and through partnerships with churches, we hope to continue mobilizing individuals to serve in international churches among the nations. 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Comfortable serving broad denominations and church backgrounds 
  • Desires to build, nurture, and shepherd an international community 
  • Postured to partner with local believers 
  • Understands the strategic and missional nature of International Church Plants 
  • Robust Accountability and Spiritual Health practices 

  • Details

  • Location

    Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East

  • Durations

    Long-Term (2+ yrs), Mid-Term (1-2 yrs), Short-Term (<1 yr)

  • Ministry Type

    International Church

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What You Should Know Before You Join

Here are some things you might want to know before you take the next step.

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Why do I need a missions organization?

As a missions organization, TEAM will train and equip you as a global worker (missionary) to serve. We also support you and your family each step of the way, and provide an infrastructure that will maximize your effectiveness in missions and your partnership with local, indigenous churches.

What does training look like?

Our goal is to help you become the cross-cultural worker God made you to be. But every mission field, ministry, team, and life stage comes with unique challenges. That’s why our Learning and Development and Member Care teams work with you to create a training plan to prepare you for missions, and to continue to support you throughout your service and beyond. From the day you become a member of the TEAM community, we’re here to walk alongside you.

What do finances look like?

Depending on your length of service, ministry role, and geographic factors, the financial aspects of missions work can vary greatly. In all cases, TEAM provides financial guidance, as well as helpful tools, resources, and training for support raising.

What is the first step?

Whether you are just beginning to feel a call to something bigger than yourself, or you’ve had a destination and ministry in mind for years, the best first step is to connect with a missions coach to start the conversation. There is no pressure, no obligation, no defined timeline, and no need to have it “all figured out.”

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Once we understand, then we can love. Once we love, then we can serve.
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Truly, every moment of missions and ministry is a call back to Jesus at the well, saying, "Set down your false nourishment, and come drink what I have prepared."
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Ways you Can Impact the Kingdom Through TEAM

  • Go With TEAM

    Obey God's call to make disciples among the nations by joining a community united by and committed to sending disciples who make disciples around the world.

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  • Give to TEAM

    Invest in something that cannot be shaken. Partner with TEAM to steward your resources in a way that leverages them to make eternal impact by sending global workers to the places to proclaim the rule and reign of Jesus Christ.

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  • Learn about TEAM

    God has gifted TEAM with more than 130 years of continuous ministry around the world. There is more to be done. Learn how to pray, to mobilize and why involvement in missions is an indispensable piece of a healthy and obedient life of discipleship to Jesus Christ.

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