Calvary International
Organization
Founded in 1981
Vision
Calvary International, in global partnership with the body of Christ;
-trains leaders to change nations
-ignites the fires of evangelism
-brings hope to the hurting
-plants strong national churches
This is accomplished by envisioning, mobilizing, training, and serving the Church worldwide to conduct cross-cultural mission ministry.
Networks/Affiliations: EFMA,AIMS,ECFA
Staff
24 full time employees inside North America.
208 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
3-18 months
2-4 years
4 years or longer
Qualifications for Applicants
1-3 months of service requires candidate to be physically able to work in hot and rugged environments. A criminal background check is required for any length of service.
Service greater than 3 months requires the candidate to have completed 1 year of Bible training and serve in a local church for a minimum of 1 year.
18 months to life service requires the candidate to complete our 3 tier training process which involves a rigorous evaluation and consultation with the pastor which they are submitted to. Upon approval for service the candidate is required to raise 100% of funding including medical insurance, travel/set-up costs, language school and on-going ministry/personal expenses.
Application and Candidacy Process
The following are components of the process for service with CI:
Formal Application Papers
These include questions on personal background, employment history, vision for ministry, doctrinal convictions, etc. We will also ask for academic transcripts and photographs.
Missionary Preparation & Orientation (MPO)
We require active participation in the 10 day orientation by candidates before acceptance as a missionary. This normally happens twice a year: during the first two weeks of February or the last two weeks of September. Orientation will acquaint the candidate with our history, our vision for the future, our approach to ministry and an overview of World Missions.
Interviews
Our Member Care staff and Field Ministries Department will consult with each candidate twice during MPO.
Recommendations
We will send four recommendation forms to be submitted by pastors, church leaders, employers and friends.
Upon completion of all of these steps, the candidate application will be reviewed by the VP of Field Ministries.
Once candidates are appointed as missionaries with Calvary International, the following steps must be taken before they can begin active service:
Funding
They are expected to raise the specified support, travel expense, language school, orientation and other costs of induction into the work. CI requires that 100% of the agreed-upon level of financial support be raised prior to leaving for field of service.
Personality Profile Evaluations
CI administers tests to help the candidate identify strengths and weaknesses within their personality, marriage as well as preparation for cultural adaptation. These tests are not used to "screen" applicants, rather, they are used to help applicants understand themselves and how they may best serve the Lord.
Timothy Internship Program (TIP)
CI conducts internships in Burkina Faso, West Africa, Peten Region of Northern Guatemala at our Global Training Ministry Base and in Iloilo, Philippines. Each new missionary is required to complete a 10 week internship consisting of:
* Language Learning
* Team Skills
* Cross-Cultural Experience
* Conflict Resolution
* Understanding Culture Shock
* Reaching Unreached People
* Community Development
* Medical Outreach
* Financial Accountability
Medical Requirements
We require a physical examination for each candidate and family member who will be serving. We also require health insurance to be in force at the time of acceptance as a Calvary Missionary.
Individual Training Issues
Preparation needs differ for each candidate. CI may also require additional theological education for a particular area of service, specific ministry training, individual counseling, etc.
Training Program
Calvary employs a three tier training process for new missionaries. 10 day orientation held at our world headquarters in Jacksonville, FL; 10 week internships in Africa, Guatemala or Philippines; 10 month apprenticeships in various field locations being mentored by veteran missionaries.
Funding
Each missionary is required to build a support team consisting of funding and prayer partners who assist them in their journey. We provide the training and mentoring tools to help them become successful, long-term missionaries.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-North American Candidates
- Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc.
- Divorced candidates
Statements
No Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. Yes Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. Yes Children are included in our orientation and on field support. Yes Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. Yes Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. Yes Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. Yes Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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