{"id":19448,"date":"2021-01-19T11:19:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T16:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intlministries.wpengine.com\/?page_id=19448"},"modified":"2025-08-13T08:21:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:21:35","slug":"long-term-mission-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/long-term-mission-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Long-Term Mission Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1610467202912{padding-top: 190px !important;padding-bottom: 190px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Long-Term-Mission-Service-1.jpg?id=19491) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”plan-giving-hero”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”LONG-TERM MISSION SERVICE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:50px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”text-shadow-heading”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1593689690880{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Are you considering long-term mission service? IM global servants work cross-culturally alongside partner organizations around the world to advance the work that is already being done and to contribute their unique gifts to further God\u2019s kingdom. They are adults of all ages with diverse backgrounds and interests, and they serve in a variety of different ministries.<\/p>\n

Would you like to learn more about what it means to be an IM global servant? As the Holy Spirit begins to light up your path, you may also find it helpful to talk with your pastor and other mature believers about what God is showing you. Invite them to pray with you. Get involved in mission trips, attend conferences, and meet global servants.<\/p>\n

You can also take a significant step by talking with the International Ministries Mission Mobilization team. We are ready to answer your questions and to walk alongside you in the discernment process.<\/p>\n

Browse some of IM’s long-term service opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Under “Duration,” select “5+ years”<\/div>\n
Contact us<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Email met@internationalministries.org<\/a><\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1610467748123{padding-top: 110px !important;padding-bottom: 110px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Long-Term-Mission-Service-2.jpg?id=19489) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”plan-giving-hero”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”HOW TO BECOME A GLOBAL SERVANT” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”text-shadow-heading”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1593689690880{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”How to become a global servant with IM” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23dd6b28|line_height:1.33″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1610468487188{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text]International Ministries personnel serving outside the United States and Puerto Rico are referred to as \u201cglobal servants\u201d and all commit to IM\u2019s vision of working cross-culturally to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God\u2019s reign of justice, peace, and abundant life for all creation.\u00a0Some IM global servants are sent through joint or associate appointments in which they are related not only to IM, but also with another mission agency, Christian organization, or local church.<\/p>\n

There are five stages to becoming a global servant with IM:<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAGE 1 – PREPARATION
\n<\/b>At this stage\u00a0complete an initial inquiry questionnaire<\/a> and you will be contacted by our Mission Mobilization team.<\/p>\n

Look for upcoming Hear the Call conference dates, where you can explore your call to mission<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Learn more about the World Mission Conference<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n


\nSTAGE 2\u00a0\u2013 DISCOVERY: APPLICATION & ASSESSMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAGE 3 \u2013 PRE-ASSIGNMENT: ENDORSEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAGE 4 \u2013 PRE-ASSIGNMENT: APPOINTMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAGE 5 \u2013 ASSIGNMENT & SENDING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the 5 stages to becoming a global servant with IM<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1611073397728{padding-top: 110px !important;padding-bottom: 110px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/internationalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Long-Term-Mission-Service-4.jpg?id=19710) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”contact-us”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.2″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”text-shadow-heading”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1593689690880{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Browse some of IM’s long-term service opportunities<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
Under “Duration,” select “5+ years”<\/div>\n
Contact us\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a>missionmobilization@internationalministries.org<\/a><\/div>\n

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Claudia Wong,
\nAdministrative Assistant for World Relief Officer, Global Personnel, and Mission Mobilization<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hello, my name is Claudia. Thank you for taking interest in International Ministries. I have been serving with International Ministries as the administrative assistant for Mission Mobilization, Global Personnel Services, and World Relief. I look forward to hearing from you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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An Invitation from Jeni Pedzinski,<\/strong><\/div>\n
Director of Mission Mobilization<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Hello, friends,<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re reading this message, you\u2019re already open to the movement of God in your life and the possibility of an invitation to long-term global service. I\u2019m delighted that you\u2019re taking this first step, exploring what\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been where you are now, in the searching. I\u2019ve traveled the meandering path of preparation. I\u2019ve lived with the fire of desire to live and love with faithful abandon. I did all the things. And along the way, I came to understand that a calling is not so much about what you do\u2026or where you do it\u2026calling is about who you are, and who God has called you to be.<\/p>\n

My invitation, as you hold the questions about your calling and the possibility of long-term global service, is to let us come alongside you. Tell us your story. Ask your questions. Investigate your longing. Tune in to the Spirit. Let\u2019s walk and wonder and grow\u2026together. And let\u2019s see where God takes us!<\/p>\n

Jeni<\/p>\n

To speak with Jeni about long-term (5+ years) global service opportunities, contact her at:<\/em>
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