Initial Questionnaire for Short-Term and Long-Term Servants

Thank you for expressing your interest in cross-cultural service with International Ministries! We are so excited that you are stepping out, looking to answer God’s call, and we want you to know that it will be our privilege to walk with you along the way. As we explore and discern God’s intent for your involvement in global service together, we want you to know that you can contact us at any time. Our door is always open.

Disclaimers

International Ministries (IM) requires that its global servants raise support to underwrite their work and ministry through network-building, fundraising, or other personal efforts, and does not provide the financial means for global servants to conduct their ministries. Do you understand this statement and agree to operate within the stated framework?

I understand and agree with this statementI do not understand or agree with this statement

Due to legal constraints, International Ministries can endorse only United States citizens and legal residents for cross-cultural ministry. Are you a US citizen or legal resident?

Yes, I am a US citizen/legal residentNo, I am not a US citizen/legal resident

Application Interest

Please check the appropriate boxes next to which types of service opportunities interest you.

Short-Term Missions: Cross-cultural engagement and faith formation through international service opportunities lasting ten days to five years.

1-2 weeks0.5-1 year1-2 years

Long-Term/Vocational Mission: Immersive cross-cultural service of five years and more (terms usually four years of international service and one year of domestic deputation and network-building). Multiple categories of appointment to suit needs. Language acquisition and cross-cultural orientation required as necessary.

5+ years

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Name for Use in Communications ("Nickname")

Professional Title

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

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Gender

Home Church

Home Church Address

Home Church Denomination

If "Other Denomination," Please specify

Contact Information

Personal Email

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Work Email

Alternate Email

Preferred Email

Home Phone

Work Phone

Mobile Phone

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Preferred Phone

Address Information

Primary Address Type

Mailing Street

Mailing City

Mailing State/Province

Mailing Zip/Postal Code

Mailing Country

Ministry Interest

1. How, or through whom, did you learn about the work of International Ministries?

2. Please describe your interest in cross-cultural ministry by listing the country(ies) or region(s) and ministry area(s) you have served or have been invited to serve in. Please also share the IM missionary(ies) or IM partner(s) you feel called to serve with, (please specify dates of travel if applicable)

3. What role do you see yourself playing in cross-cultural ministry?

4. What special skills or certifications to you bring to cross-cultural service?

5. Why do you want to serve in cross-cultural ministry?

6. What is your definition of “mission” and serving cross-culturally outside the US?

Contact Information