The Urban Cause Missionary | Cross-Cultural Church Planter (USA/Canada)

Ministry Type:
Administration Children's Ministry Church Development Compassionate Ministries Evangelism
Region: United States/Canada Region
World Area: United States
Length:
2+ Years
Is God calling you to urban missions—ready to cross barriers, plant churches, and raise up leaders wherever the church needs you in the USA/Canada Region?

Responsibilities:
The Urban Cause Missionary will serve as part of a team to:
  • Cross cultural barriers to spread the gospel and scriptural holiness in urban contexts where the church is least present
  • Pioneer new missional activities that engage communities far from traditional church culture
  • Plant churches that embody the historic Nazarene essentials of compassion, evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, education, and holiness
  • Advance the Cycle of Resurgence through intentional, strategic urban church planting
  • Disciple and raise up local leaders from within the urban community who will shepherd and multiply the work
  • Develop effective and contextual ministry that addresses the holistic needs of urban residents
  • Resource a growing church presence by modeling healthy, accountable urban ministry approaches
  • Collaborate with team members to create sustainable, transformative ministry in the urban context
Requirements:
  • Attend in-person urban ministry training
  • A willingness to further educational and theological studies
  • Build and maintain a fundraising and support network 
  • Bilingual capabilities are a plus
  • Additional certifications or degrees in counseling, social work, community development, urban ministry, etc. are a plus
Ministry Support Structure
The candidate will receive:
  • Ongoing coaching and mentorship with care and connection
  • Denominational support and resources
  • Access to regional ministry networks and partnerships
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Fundraising training, financial accountability, and stewardship support

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