STEPS TO THE FIELD

FULL TERM / SHORT TERM

Full Term

The journey for new Full-Term workers – from that first conversation to the start of your assignment – can take about a year or two. Our team walks with you through all of the steps, together seeking God’s direction and purposes in every part of the process.

Application
Preparation
Appointment
Coaching
Departure

FULL TERM APPLICATION

1-4+ Months

As you express interest in Africa Inland Mission, a regional Mobilizer will connect with you. When you are ready, you’ll apply online – starting with a simple Interest Form, followed by the longer Member Application. Once your references are received and all materials are reviewed, your Mobilizer will set up an in-person interview with you.

PREPARATION

1-5+ Months

Upon completion of the interview, you’ll make preparations to attend Engage AIM, a week-long event held at our U.S. Headquarters just outside of Atlanta. These events are held in March, July, and November, with the deadline for attending coming one month before. As you prepare to attend, you’ll complete a Bible Assessment and work through an online checklist.

APPOINTMENT

1-2 Months

Engage AIM will orient you to AIM, provide further opportunity for in-person discussions, and train you for support raising. A decision on your provisional appointment to AIM will come shortly after the event. From there, you will be asked to complete a series of psychological surveys and a clinical interview to determine readiness and timeline for departure.

COACHING

6-12+ Months

After appointment, you’ll be given a Coach who will walk alongside you in determining and confirming your ministry assignment. Your Coach will then guide you through support raising and assignment preparations. You’ll continue working together through your online checklist in ensuring all requirements are met prior to leaving for the field.

DEPARTURE

3 Days

After saying goodbye to your family and friends back home, you’ll return to AIM Headquarters for Checkout. This will include final logistics, a time to both reflect and celebrate, and one monumental ride to the airport! In the early months of your new assignment, you’ll attend Africa Based Orientation, AIM’s 3-week field training held in Kenya.

Short Term

Short Term opportunities range from a month to a year in length, and the on-boarding process can take 6-9 months – so it’s important to start the process well before your intended term of service. Our team walks with you through all of the steps, and we typically can accomplish everything with you virtually.

Application
Appointment
Support and Prep
Checkout
Departure

SHORT TERM APPLICATION

1-3 Months

As you express interest in Africa Inland Mission with either an Inquiry Form or Interest Form, a regional Mobilizer will connect with you to discuss your heart for missions. If AIM seems like a good fit for you, you will be sent a longer Member Application to complete. Once your finished Application is received, you will have a zoom interview with the Short Term Coordinator. When all materials are reviewed, a decision will made by AIM about your next steps.

APPOINTMENT

1-2 Months

After an application is approved, we will discuss ministry options with you and confirm your assignment.

SUPPORT RAISING AND PREPARATION

2-4 Months

Once your assignment is confirmed, we will work with you through support raising, immigration, travel details, and training specific to your assignment. You will receive an online checklist to complete, to ensure that all requirements are met prior to leaving for the field.

CHECKOUT

1 Month before departure
The month before departure, mandatory requirements are reviewed for completion, international flights are purchased, and you’re ready to leave for the field.

DEPARTURE

You will depart from an international airport close to your residence, on your way to your assignment destination.