Serve with AIM

Ready to step out in faith?

If you’re exploring Christian mission opportunities, we’d love to help you discern whether God is calling you to serve in Africa.

Missionary life is not an easy path – but it is a unique opportunity to be part of God’s plan to seek and save the lost.

And with AIM, you’re tapping into over 130 years of experience reaching Africa’s peoples for Christ.

Explore Opportunities to Serve

Take your place in God's global mission

Sent by your Home Church

We will assist your church in sending you on mission.

Explore Your Christian Mission Calling

Discern how God may be leading you to serve cross-culturally.

Reach Unreached Communities

 Share the gospel with communities who need to hear about Jesus.

Individual & Team Opportunities

Join a training program or serve with a ministry team.

Long Term & Short Term Opportunities

Serve from a few weeks to many years.

Prepare With AIM

Complete vital pre-field tasks so you’re ready to serve cross-culturally.

“I learnt that God could graciously equip me along the way to be used for his glory and, as I trusted in him, he turned my fears into his strength.

It is not about going to places of need to “fix” them. It is about joining God where He is already at work. Listening, serving, and allowing Him to transform both the people we serve and ourselves.”

Julia

AIM Short-term missionary, Sudan

As an AIM missionary you could…

Share The Gospel

Build relationships in local communities and share the good news of Jesus.

Equip Church Leaders

Train and encourage pastors and leaders so local churches can grow and flourish.

Use Your Professional Skills

Use your skills and training to serve communities and open doors for the gospel.

Here’s how it works…

 We partner with your church

AIM exists to serve in partnership with churches who share our heart and vision for God’s glory to be made known among all peoples, and share a priority to reach the unreached.
 
The Bible tells us that it is the church who is primarily responsible for sending people on Christian mission, so AIM will only send you in partnership with your home church.
 
Your church knows you best and carry an ongoing pastoral responsibility for you as part of their local body, even as you are sent to serve away from home.
 
AIM will help them prepare to send you on mission, and provide resources and ongoing opportunities for connection as you serve.

We'll help you prepare

Our application process is detailed and comprehensive.
First, in consultation with your local church, we’ll make sure we’re a good fit, and then we’ll help get you ready to confidently step into God’s plans for you to serve.
We’ll provide you with thorough orientation programs both at home and on assignment. 
This means you’ll have the skills and resources you need to adapt to new experiences and make the most of gospel opportunities.
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You'll join an experienced agency

When you serve with AIM, you’re joining an international organisation with well-tested pathways and processes for mission amongst Africa’s people.  With a wealth of experience that comes from over 130 years service in the region, we’ll work with you to make your assignment as strategic, safe and sustainable as possible.

There's support for every step

On the ground you’ll join a Team which will be under the supervision and care of a Receiving Region. AIM operates like a family as we all seek to actively support, equip and encourage one another to serve Jesus on mission. In Africa, AIM has professional counseling, mental health and relationship programs available, for times where extra help is needed. 
Our Asia-Pacific office remains in contact with you and your Receiving Region, with the Receiving Region being your primary supervisor in Africa. If you serve long-term, when you return for Home Assignment the Asia-Pacific office will again provide more direct input.

And back home, you will be prayed for by your church family, financial supporters and by AIM and our broader praying network.

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Wondering if you're ready?

These experiences and qualities are things we look for in those wanting to serve on the mission field:

An active and growing faith in the Lord Jesus

Experience serving and leading in your local church

A growing sense that God may be calling you to serve cross-culturally, and an interest in mission opportunities in Africa

Experience in sharing the gospel and discipling others

Willingness to build a team of people who will support you through prayer and financial partnership

Time to complete any required training

We’d love to help you explore where God might be leading you, and what your next step could be.

Jesus invites us to join his mission to seek and save the lost.

So – are you ready to step out in obedience? 

To take the gospel to the ends of the earth?

It’s an extraordinary call.

And it’s meant for faithful Christians like you.

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