Mission Priority Positions

These three to four-year positions meet a critical need for our partners. Anyone interested in serving as a mission co-worker should contact James Semmelroth Darnell, the International Recruitment and Training Coordinator. Our online application is available here.

Zimbabwe – Physician, Chikore Mission Hospital (download job description)

East Timor – Physician, Imanuel Clinic (download job description)

Philippines – position to be determined

Process to be considered for Mission Co-worker Positions:

1. Apply here.
2. If your application is eligible for consideration, the International Recruitment and Training Coordinator will schedule an interview with the candidate to begin discernment if there is a match between the needs of international partners and the candidate’s gifts and skills.
3. If approved by the International Recruitment and Training Coordinator, a follow up interview will be held with the candidate, International Recruitment and Training Coordinator, and Global Relations Minister(s) for the region(s) in which the candidate is considering service.
4. If approved by the International Recruitment and Training Coordinator and Global Relations Minister, an interview will be held with the candidate, International Recruitment and Training Coordinator, and Global Relations Minister(s) for the region(s) in which the candidate is considering service, and representatives of the international partner organization.
5. If the partner organization is ready to invite the candidate to serve, the Mission Personnel Committee of Global Ministries will invite the candidate for an in-person interview with staff. A psychological and medical evaluation by medical professionals will take place at this time as well.
6. If the Mission Personnel Committee approves the candidate, their candidacy will be shared with the Disciples Overseas Ministries, United Church of Christ, and Common Global Ministries boards of directors.
7. The candidate will be present at either the Fall or Spring meeting of the Common Global Ministries Board, which will vote on the candidate.
8. If affirmed by the board, the candidate will be commissioned as a mission co-worker.
9. The candidate will participate in the Mission Conference for mission co-workers.
10. The mission co-worker will be sent out to their place of service and begin their ministry. Please note that this process can take 6 months to 1 year to complete, depending on availability of positions and partners’ readiness to receive mission co-workers.