Sixteen!

A few weeks ago, in early November, the Alliance "Board of Directors" (of whom our very own Dr. Karen Gustafson is a member) met for their regular meeting. Part of the agenda was to approve and appoint new IWs. They approved, and appointed, 16 new workers. Among this number are 2 couples from the NCD, actually 2 couples from one church in the NCD! Both will be working with ENVISION, in separate countries, in the "vocational track." Both families will be relocating in 2021.

In total, for 2020, 48 individuals have been approved and appointed for overseas ministry within all 4 branches of the Alliance — aXcess, CAMA, Marketplace Ministries, and Envision. Twenty-seven people with aXcess. Four people with CAMA. Twelve going with Marketplace Ministries and five with Envision (four of our own from the NCD).

What do our IWs agree to do? Here's an edited peek behind the curtain at their official agreement to serve with the C&MA:

• I, the undersigned, a career international worker appointed by The Christian and Missionary Alliance, in response to the call of God and about to proceed to my assignment…

• I leave for my overseas assignment committed to Christ and His Church and The Christian and Missionary Alliance. I appreciate all that has been done for my welfare and am content to trust God for all my needs. I will seek to promote healthy working relationships by avoiding a critical spirit and by processing my grievances in a God-honoring way with those in authority over me. If I can no longer maintain this commitment, I will ask to be released from my responsibilities and will seek other channels to serve God.

• My ultimate purpose in going overseas is to glorify Christ, to contribute to the planting of Great Commission Churches, and to assist in completing, as quickly as possible, the task of world evangelization.

• I will pray consistently for the fulfillment of this purpose in and through my own life and the lives of my fellow workers.

As you identify people whom God is calling into ministry, and as you develop these new leaders, what does the pathway look like for them? Here's an infographic that could be utilized as a "roadmap" to launch the next 16 new IWs from your local church!

Whom, in your sphere of influence, is God calling?

Whose heart has been touched by the Spirit of God to "glorify Christ, to contribute to the planting of Great Commission churches and to assist in completing, as quickly as possible, the task of world evangelization"?

Dave Manske

Missions Mobilizer
North Central District of The C&MA