Make Arizona Your Next Adventure!
Engage college students with the gospel
Develop disciples of Jesus Christ
Mobilize servant-leaders for the church
Are you seeking what's next?
Have you sensed an urge in your life for adventure? Do you wonder if God may be calling you to a new ministry endeavor? Have you felt a desire to go where the Gospel is not yet known? God may be leading you to Christian Challenge AZ and a two-year collegiate missions assignment. Scroll down to find out more, or click "Apply Today" to begin a conversation.
Christian Challenge AZ is the collegiate ministry of the Arizona Southern Baptist Mission Network. We endeavor to partner with local churches to advance God’s Kingdom on every college campus in Arizona.
Opportunities:
CAREER ADVENTURE
Serving Christ in the Grand Canyon State, full of exciting opportunities and beautiful places
Living on mission to reach the next generation on college campuses
Working with a phenomenal team of missionaries with a vision of impacting the world for Christ
Partnering with local churches to engage their campus and community with the Gospel
Developing a team of personal ministry partners who will pray for and financially support your ministry
CULTURE OF MISSIONS
Integrated Christ-centered vision and mission that permeate all facets of ministry
Relational evangelism is the heart-beat of our vibrant campus ministry culture
Defined strategies for Evangelism, Discipleship, and Leadership Development
Streamlined and ministry-focused budgets and organizational structure
Continual alignment of vision, structures and people to maximize ministry effectiveness
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Networking and community with both regional and state-wide ministry teams
Abundant mentoring, training, and growth opportunities (personal and ministry leadership)
Healthy work/life balance with a focus on whole-person health (heart, soul, mind, body)
Top-level personal ministry partner development training and coaching
Partnership with Gateway Seminary (link) with opportunities for ongoing professional development and theological training
Requirements:
CHARACTER
Fully-devoted follower of Christ who walks in the power of the Holy Spirit
Theological alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 (link)
Passion for engaging the lost, developing disciples, mobilizing servant leaders
Committed to relational evangelism, experience in leading others to faith, and ability to train others to do the same
Heart for the next generation and a willingness to learn the culture and adapt to reach as many as possible
HISTORY
Clear personal salvation testimony and experience of believer's baptism
Current church membership and letter of recommendation from your senior pastor
College graduate with at least a bachelor's degree or commensurate experience
Some biblical and theological training (seminary preferred)
Previous ministry experience (volunteer or vocational)
AVAILABILITY
Commit to serving a minimum of two-years in an assigned ministry location in Arizona
Ability to pass a thorough criminal background check
Provide three references (as least one personal and one ministry)
Demonstrate a Christ-centered life as evidenced on all personal social media accounts
Willingness to raise personal financial support (Ministry Partner Development) and attend required training