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Gain hands-on, cross-cultural ministry experience

While Christians anticipate the second coming of Jesus, many people around the world have still not heard of his first coming. You can become a part of the Great Commission by helping some of the world’s least-reached people meet, know and follow Jesus through a Converge [IM]PACT Global Missions Residency.

The [IM]PACT Global Missions Residency is an opportunity to serve two years in a Converge International Ministries initiative. During your time on the field, you will gain hands-on, cross-cultural ministry experience and engage in theological education.

Do Ministry

Your residency training will prepare you for the rigors of being a missionary and becoming a leader who helps raise more leaders to reach the unreached with the gospel. As part of your residency, you will:

• Do meaningful work
• Direct ministry projects
• Build healthy leadership habits
• Be mentored by an on-site coach who will serve as your emotional and spiritual supporter
• Develop as a leader

Learn Ministry

In addition to doing ministry, you will spend 6-8 hours per week focusing on the academic component of your residency through the Kairos University. By the end of your residency, you will have:

• Earned a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies tied to what you are doing in ministry
• Gained two years of cross-cultural ministry experience
• Become bilingual
• Prepared to transition into full-time, long-term service
• Have an unforgettable international life experience

How we support your leadership

The Master of Arts is 48 credit hours and consists of the following outcome-level courses:

Year One

Starting Well (3)

Areas of focus: journey preparation, mentor team development

Christian Spirituality (6)

Areas of focus: spiritual formation, life in Christ, fruit of the spirit

Biblical Literacy (6)

Areas of focus: Old and New Testaments, Bible interpretation

Christian Theology (6)

Areas of focus: God, Christ, humanity, creation, Spirit, church, global theology

Culture and History (6)

Areas of focus: early church history, the reformation, modern church history, historical theology

Year Two

Contextual Project (6)

Areas of focus: ethnohermeneutics, project research, project/thesis, doing theology in context, cross-cultural immersion

Reflection in Community I (6)

Areas of focus: high-level integration, diversity of perspectives, empathetic listening

Mentored Life (6)

Areas of focus: Christian discipleship, walking with fellow Christians, vocational resilience

Continuing Well (3)

Areas of focus: program reflection, building a community of support, and lifelong learning preparation

Steps to become a resident

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  • Application & interview

    If God is stirring your heart for the nations, the [IM]PACT Residency could be your next faithful step. Complete our short form now or connect with our staff to start the conversation.

  • Attend Missionary Discovery & Assessment

    Converge’s Missionary Discovery & Assessment will help you discern your calling and spiritual, psychological and cultural fit for ministry success.

  • Receive a “Go”

    During Missionary Discovery & Assessment, earn approval to be considered for an [IM]PACT Global Missions Residency.

  • Choose your ministry location

    Several Converge International Ministries initiatives welcome residents on their team. Decide which people group you want to serve. Meet with and be accepted by the initiative.

  • Apply to Kairos University

    Submit your application to Kairos University, through which you’ll pursue a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies during your residency.

  • Ministry Partner Development

    Raising a team of financial and prayer partners is necessary before deploying to the mission field. We’ll help you by providing training, fundraising tools and guidance. Reach 100% of your budget.

  • Pre-departure paperwork

    Once you have turned in your paperwork, you’ll be ready to take on the challenge and adventure of serving on the mission field.

  • Experience global ministry

    Join the team at the ministry location and begin your cross-cultural educational experience.

Discern your fit for a cross-cultural ministry opportunity abroad for 2 years.

If God is stirring your heart for the nations, the [IM]PACT Residency could be your next faithful step. Complete our short form now or connect with our staff to start the conversation.