Evangelist/Church Planter – Chad

Use your experience and training in the Bible to engage in church planting that holistically ministers to the people of Chad. Share the gospel with those you connect with and help them to grow spiritually. Share the word of God within an unreached people group. We are seeking individuals to engage in evangelism and discipleship with an unreached people group. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Biblical and theological training (formal or informal) with a strong understanding of scripture, the ability to lead Bible studies, and the discernment to recognize and address problematic theology (a persistent problem)Exposure and competence with a variety of evangelism methods (e.g., Oral Bible Storying and other interactive small/family group outreach) for reaching an unreached Muslim people groupExperience and training in discipling MuslimsA desire to participate in implementing creative church-planting and multiplication strategiesA heart for focusing on the spiritual journey of people, working collaboratively with teammates to provide holistic ministry opportunities.Good language learning skillsGrit: ability to live in a challenging environment. The Guera region is hot and dry for much of the year, while during the rainy season, the desert blooms—but travel becomes more challenging. Many comforts common in the developed world are non-existent, intermittent, or costly. Despite these challenges, the unreached people are very hospitable, and the government is appreciative of missionaries. This role involves serving the local people and building strong relationships with all stakeholders, creating opportunities to share the gospel individually and as a team. Learn the local language to cultivate deep interpersonal relationships with an unreached people group.Collaborate well with teammates and national church missionaries and leaders to develop strong relationships with an unreached people group that will serve as a platform for sharing the gospel.Collaborate well with other missions working in the area, including initiatives such as Bible translation and literacy, evangelistic outreach programs (e.g., Jesus Film showings), and other Christian development work.Develop good relationships with local leaders to learn about local challenges and needs, connecting them with teammates or other organizations that can address those needs.Partner well with NGOs and government officials to meet needs within your local sphere of influence. An intermediate level of French will be needed to accomplish this.