Join the Staff Team
What sort of person
would likely do well in the Antioch Network ministry environment? A person
who:
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is a dedicated and passionate follower
of Jesus Christ
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desires the inward transformation of
the soul that comes from following Jesus
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loves the church
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is committed to work as a member of a
team
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thrives in community
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is a self-starter
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cares deeply about the nations, and
especially about those who are still unreached
Each potential staff person’s situation is
unique and no one process will fit all. Realizing that, and with our
intention of entering in to a discernment process that fits each persons
situation, these are some of the steps a potential candidate for joining the
staff might take:
1.
Comes into relational contact with an existing staff member who
becomes his/her “champion” in pursuing God’s will in this matter. (This
staff member may in fact be the leader of the staff team the candidate would
like to join.)
2.
Reads selected books to become more familiar with Antioch Network and
its calling, history and ethos.
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“Loving the Church…Blessing
the Nations” by
George Miley
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“The Divine Conspiracy”
by Dallas Willard
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“The Cost of Discipleship”
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
3.
Begins to connect with Antioch Network activities.
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Joining the Staff phone calls
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The Staff Gathering
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Outreach opportunities with
existing staff members
4.
Introduces the “champion” to the leadership of his/her home church,
seeks their counsel and ultimately their blessing, to move in this
direction.
5.
Participates in a period of internship, formal or informal, under the
supervision of the “champion” but with other staff members also involved.
6.
Establishes a budget, which serves as a fund-raising goal, with the
help of the “champion”, which is approved by the Executive Team. This
budget is a realistic reflection of what will be needed for salary and
ministry expenses, based on personal and family circumstances.
7.
Receives the blessing of the Executive Team to begin fund-raising.
8.
Is welcomed by the Executive Team officially as a staff member when
o
The home church gives its
blessing
o
The executive team gives its
blessing
