Position Summary:
The Field Catalyst will find, engage, and lead non-believers to faith in North America. They will actively disciple new believers, equipping them to share the gospel. The catalyst will engage in contextualized effective church planting, training and evangelism efforts as directed by the Supervisor. This role is responsible for consistent communication with their supervisor to provide ministry assessment and other information as requested.
This is a fully support-raised position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work among unreached and/or unengaged peoples and/or places to evangelize, disciple, and plant churches which result in movement
Study the target ministry group language and participate in on-the-job training focusing on movement skills
Meet organizational and team responsibilities
Attend team meetings and functions, promote East-West, maintain one-on-one periodic meetings and evaluations with the Team Leader, maintaining a calendar
Lead, attend, and/or contribute to East-West sponsored spiritual formation activities and perform other duties as assigned
Develop and maintain a network of personal support
Qualifications
Ability to raise personal support as well as develop and manage personal ministry budget
Ability to learn languages, preferred
Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
A baptized believer of Jesus Christ
High commitment to, and practices, regular prayer and time in the Word
Faithful member of a local church
Experienced in sharing his/her faith with a clear, concise gospel message
Experienced in effectively discipling new followers of Jesus, preferred
BA degree preferred
Trained biblically and theologically
Experienced in cross-cultural ministry, preferred
A willingness to engage other cultures
Willingness to challenge fears, paradigms, and ministry methods.
Ability to promote obedience to Christ and multiplication
Able to function in a team environment