Qualifications and Opportunities for Serving as a Cadence MIssionary
Qualifications
Those desiring to serve must meet the following criteria:
- A clear testimony and a current, vibrant faith relationship with Jesus Christ
- Active fellowship with a local church that will endorse your service with Cadence
- A heart for ministry to the military community
- Full agreement with Cadence Core Values and Doctrinal Statement
- Relevant training and/or ministry experience appropriate to the particular service assignment desired (Qualifications will vary between types of ministry)
- Completion of Cadence’s application and appointment process
- Willingness to raise one’s own and full financial and prayer support
Opportunities
Taste & See Trips
These trips are for those seeking a brief (1 to 3 weeks), hands-on experience in a particular Cadence ministry. Applicants must be flexible, servant-minded, and enjoy meeting and interacting with new acquaintances.*
Short-Term Service
Internships—Internships are available for people desiring formal, ministry-specific training in an on-field setting. Internships range in length from 9 weeks to 12 months.*
Support—Support staff help Cadence with short-term needs throughout the mission. They may serve in stand-alone assignments or alongside current staff, depending on their qualifications. These support opportunities range from 1 to 12 months in length.*
Alpha Staff Service
Alpha staff service is for those seeking long-term ministry opportunities with Cadence (minimum 4-year commitment for most; minimum 2-year commitment for some). There are two categories of Alpha Staff service:
Alpha Ministry Staff—Alpha Ministry Staff serve primarily in the roles of spiritual mentors and disciplers, with an emphasis on the communication of the Word of God. Alpha Ministry Staff service requires a college degree, a minimum of 30 units in collegiate-level Bible/theology coursework, and demonstrable experience and proficiency in relevant ministry skills. (For married couples, the minimum educational requirement applies only to the husband.)
Alpha Support Staff—Alpha Support Staff serve primarily in logistical and support roles alongside Cadence ministry staff. Examples would be hospitality hosts, missionary children teachers, facilities maintenance, and administrative assistants. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in relevant ministry skills is necessary.
* Taste & See Trips and Short-Term opportunities are subject to availability and mission needs.