General Qualifications for all International Workers

Applicants for International Worker positions must:

• Be an individual from the U.S.
• Be 21 years or older
• Be a committed Christian and an active church member
• Have a clear sense of call
• Be affirmed for service by your church community
• Be able to relate in constructive and pastoral ways with local people, coworkers, sister agencies and ecumenical partners
• Be a team player
• Be adaptable and resilient in stressful and complex situations
• Have the ability to learn cultural norms and appreciation for and sensitivity to cultural norms beyond North American customs
• Be able and willing to relate your ministry constructively to those who are supporting your call
• Be in basic agreement with the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, not feeling a need to promote your own views in areas of disagreement. A summary statement of the Confession can be found at MennoLink.org.
• Be willing to live according to Mennonite Mission Network’s Organizational values, cultural attributes and core competencies and Lifestyle Expectations

Important information for non-U.S. residents
Mennonite Mission Network is the mission agency of Mennonite Church USA, one of 95 Mennonite World Conference (MWC) member churches. At MWC’s 2003 assembly in Zimbabwe, a new Global Mission Fellowship was formed to encourage collaborative mission work around the world. Mennonite Mission Network deeply respects the call to mission and the gifts of individuals from countries other than the U.S., and participates in many partnerships with international churches. Mennonite Mission Network does not seek to be the hiring agency for individuals from outside the U.S., but rather we encourage them to explore ministry opportunities with the churches in their country or region. These international partner churches and agencies generally hire personnel from their own locations. Mennonite Mission Network will receive inquiries and applications from U.S. individuals for international opportunities.