Since 1887, Alliance people have sought to reach the lost with the whole gospel – in their own communities and around the world. The need is still there today.

International Workers from the Central District

View a list of International Workers sent from the Central District of The Alliance at CMAlliance.org/district/central.

NOTE: You can contact the District Missions Mobilizers for a more complete list.

Pathways to Serving

The Alliance provides several pathways to overseas service, also known as specialized structures, that are outlined in the following paragraphs. While each pathway calls for academic and professional qualifications specific to that specialized structure, all international workers (IWs) are expected to be able to verbalize and exhibit God’s call on their lives, demonstrate spiritual and character development, and be in alignment with the values and vision of The Alliance. Commitments range from one to four years. Most IWs are expected to become proficient in a local language.

aXcess

https://cmalliance.org/our-work/alliance-missions/axcess/

aXcess workers proclaim the gospel and multiply networks of faith communities among the least reached. These roles are filled through clergy and vocational workers.

International Worker Clergy Track (IWC)

www.CMAlliance.org/serve/international-work/#iwc

Typically, an IWC is involved in church-planting ministries, community development, holistic outreach, evangelism, theological training, leadership development, or other outreach. IWC roles require the applicant to be consecrated and ordained. If applicable, the spouse must be accredited by their district. Consecration and ordination is encouraged but not required for the spouse. Completion of the consecration and ordination process is not required prior to completing a MOD (Ministry Opportunity Description) preliminary application. 

International Worker Vocational Track (IWV)

www.CMAlliance.org/serve//international-work/#iwv

An IWV is typically involved in community development or educational, financial, medical, logistical, or other business-driven ministries. All IWV applicants must meet specific qualifications to serve.

Compassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA)

www.CAMAServices.org
www.CMAlliance.org/our-work/alliance-missions/

CAMA's mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ through short term relief and long term development that leads to transformed lives and restored communities.  CAMA works in the development context of Rural and Urban Poor, Internally Displaced People (IDP) and Refugee care, and Disaster Relief.  Our CAMA workers also serve with specialization in 5 fields of practice: Agriculture, Business Development, Community Wellness and Advocacy, Education and Healthcare.  In accordance with CAMA’s values of being collaborative, evangelistic, local and learning, CAMA uses relief and development to alleviate suffering and poverty, and invests in local solutions led by local leaders and local churches.   

Marketplace Ministries (MM)

www.CMAlliance.org/our-work/alliance-missions www.joinmm.com [email protected] // 380-208-6056

mm facilitates the placement of marketplace professionals (business,   medical, academic) who are called to serve Jesus internationally through their vocation. It is an association of Alliance lay professionals serving internationally in secular cross-cultural settings.  The primary motivation and ministry is to make disciples and establish them in the local church where permissible, with emphasis on restricted or potentially restricted access.  mm personnel seek to be self-supporting through their vocations; however, many rely upon partial support from the Alliance family and other financial partners.

Envision

www.WeAreEnvision.com www.CMAlliance.org/our-work/alliance-missions

Envision is a community of leaders and environments committed to the identification and development of missional leaders. Our Envision staff is postured both to host and develop participants while remaining committed to long-term impactful ministry on the ground. Our sites are hospitable environments which are designed to invite, mobilize, and multiply those exploring their role in God’s mission. Our staff and ministries are proudly a part of Alliance Missions, a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, committed to fulfilling our role in completing the Great Commission. The Envision team includes the National Office staff in Reynoldsburg, Ohio and over 70 full-time site workers serving around the world and in the U.S.

Additional information about this topic is available in the printed (or PDF) version of the Handbook. It is excluded from the online version for security reasons. To request a printed (or PDF) copy of the Handbook, contact the district Missions Mobilizers.