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international workers called into greater opportunities. On a regular basis, our

international workers sense God is calling them from the International back to U.S. ministry. This page is intended to help you understand the steps along the way and the timeline needed.

Steps in the Transfer Process 

The process for a current International

worker with Reliant to transfer to an U.S. role includes the following main stages:

Getting Started

When you wish to move back to the US and continue to be employed with Reliant,  it helps if you reach out to Reliant 6-12 months prior to your desired

return. Answering the following questions will help us serve you and begin the transfer process. 

• When do you hope to move to a US ministry location?
• Do you need to complete any MTD for the US role? If so, would you like an MTD coach?
• When do you plan to transition away from current job responsibilities?
• Do you need to change your employment status while you raise additional support (you have the opportunity to change to Associate or a Part-Time status in order to accrue funds more quickly)? If so, when?

• Are you on Reliant's International Insurance? 

• When do you

• plan to make a Ministry Change (this can be different than your re-entry date). 

We encourage current international workers

to communicate wisely to friends, family and ministry partners. It is recommended that you don't communicate to donors more than 6 weeks in advance. This is because some donors will view the change as a reason that their gift is not needed. Helpful language includes comments like: "I believe God is calling me, and I've started a discernment process with my leadership"; "I

am planning to

return to the US to continue ministry";  "We hope you will continue supporting us if we are released to our new ministry." Following up your letter with a phone call is a helpful and healthy way to maintain the relationship with your donors.