Two year residency program equipping International Worker candidates and preparing them for long-term service with Alliance Missions.
Designed to prepare those with a call to long-term cross-cultural missions, this two-year program is cohort-based and intentionally aimed to develop, train, and mobilize the next generation of Alliance International Workers.
The beginning of your journey with Alliance Missions
There is a great need for more workers to go to the harvest fields across the globe. The Alliance is committed to going to the hard places and being a gospel presence among those who lack gospel access. It does so by sending long-term workers through Alliance Mission's four specializations—(CAMA, marketplace ministries, aXcess, and Envision). The Envision residency program lays out a pathway for long-term service with Alliance Missions in the specializations listed above. It combines hands-on experiences providing practical opportunities to gain and refine ministry skills, life on life discipleship helping embrace the pursuit of Christ and the whole life, and tailored educational classes strengthening the residents' candidacy and preparation for Alliance Missions service.
Envision residents are those who have discerned God's call upon their lives and are willing to take the next step towards their unique role in God's mission.
We are looking for residency candidates who:
Residents will be developed in the areas of:
Next Cohort launch points will be:
Here's what you can expect!
As a missional leader of the next generation, I am encouraged by the relevance of the material and questions I have engaged with. Coming to the end of my residency, I am eager to further use skills and concepts the program has equipped me with.
Rachel
My time as a resident with Envision has sharpened and strengthened my walk with Jesus while assisting me as I discern my missional calling. Through this program, I have been deeply immersed in a new culture, cultivated genuine friendships, and been able to serve God using my passions and gifts.
Sam
My time as a resident has been a season of my life marked by the Lord's faithfulness to develop me in humility, compassion, and perseverance... a challenging, rich curriculum of Christlikeness, taught by Christ Himself. May every resident to come be left with the fruit of their own soul's sanctity by receiving the Lord's perfect will each day, as has been true for me.
Bailey
The residency program has provided invaluable space to grow. The material covered has been relevant, practical, and intentional. Combined with one-on-one mentorship and an emphasis on spiritual development, I have felt equipped for the work God is doing in my life. The realities of living overseas can be difficult, and Envision has proved a supportive environment. I am thankful for this program, and the groundwork it has laid for me both spiritually and interculturally as I look towards the future.
Josh
While placement cannot be guaranteed, the Envision residency program is designed to move candidates towards placement with Alliance Missions.
You’ll receive personalized support to help you succeed in your fundraising efforts. Each participant is paired with a dedicated fundraising coach, with whom you’ll meet weekly to strategize, set goals, and stay on track.
In addition, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive fundraising course and toolkit, to guide your outreach and communication.
To help offset any expenses, your program budget will also include some designated funds specifically for fundraising-related costs, such as printing materials, hosting events, or using fundraising platforms.
While it is possible to work a job while preparing and fundraising for the Residency Program, we recommend keeping in mind that fundraising is a time-intensive process that often requires the focus and commitment of a full-time role.
We understand that each person’s situation is unique. If you do choose to work while fundraising, we encourage you to plan carefully and communicate regularly with your fundraising coach to ensure you stay on track with your goals and deadlines.
Yes, you'll need to meet specific financial benchmarks before departing for your residency. By the 10th of the month prior to your launch date, you are required to have: