Missionary - Adult Ministry

Cadence International is a support-based mission. All appointed missionaries are required to raise their individual support before they are released to the field. 

Purpose: 

The Missionary Field Staff Adult Ministry position exists to facilitate ministry strategies and programs to accomplish the sharing of the gospel and your life with military people and their families.  

Time Commitment: Minimum of 4 years 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create an inviting environment that reflects the kindness and graciousness of our Lord. 
• Offer relationship with people that allows them to see what life as a believer looks like. Be authentic. 
• Evangelize the lost. 
• Equip participants with skills that mature their walk with the Lord and create character traits in line with Christ. 
• Engage participants with opportunities to be servant-minded and share their time, treasures, and talents. 
• Initiate and maintain contact ministry among military personnel and families in the community. 
• Plan and execute regular programs Bible studies, small groups, etc. 
• Practice hospitality, including planning menus, purchasing food, and preparing meals. 
• Plan and execute retreats/special events. 
• Recruit and train volunteers. 
• Create opportunities for participants to be involved in both local outreach and global ministry opportunities. 
• Support the chaplain and the religious activities on the base. 
• Complete required reports and administrative duties according to deadlines. 
• Attend and participate in Cadence events (monthly meetings, staff conferences, combined retreats). 
• Provide caring and sympathetic advice, encouragement, support, and Biblical direction to participants. 
• Travel (possibly international) will be required. 
• Build a donor support team, raise all necessary funding for their Cadence position, maintain that financial support level, and maintain communication with that donor support team. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Born again, mature Christian with an affinity for the mission and work of Cadence International.  
• Because of the distinctly Christian emphasis of Cadence’s mission work, willing to sign and comply with Cadence International’s Code of Christian Conduct.  
• Thirty (30) hours of Bible training.  
• Demonstrated spiritual, emotional, marital (if applicable), and financial health.  
• Specific Skills:  
• Knowledge of standard business written communications. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Proficiency in general computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  
• Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient in software applications used by Cadence.  
• Strengths in administration, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Able to handle administrative and financial tasks required by Cadence.  
• Ability to graciously re-prioritize workload as demands change throughout the day.  
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a dynamic work environment.  
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and discipleship.  
• Demonstrated ability to share the gospel clearly and effectively.  
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and equip volunteers. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master of Divinity or education beyond Bachelor’s degree: preferably ministry focused. 
• Experience working with adult ministries in a hospitality/retreat setting. 
• Previous experience preparing and delivering sermons or group discussions. 
• A variety of craftsman skills is useful. 

Character and Competencies for Success: 

• Able to spiritually self-feed. 
• Teachability - willing to accept guidance and direction from all levels of leadership and learn from peers. 
• Communication skills, including conflict resolution. 
• Team skills - able to partner with others to do ministry, within Cadence and without. 
• Demonstrate planning and organizing skills. 
• Adaptability to culture, change, and tempo. 
• Servant leadership based in humility. 
• Willingness to develop, embrace, and maintain a ministry that reflects the Cadence Road. 
• Heart for reaching the military and the world reflected through the personal serving of others and sharing resources. 
• Able to develop and teach Bible studies.