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At Reliant we love to see our employees called into greater opportunities. On a regular basis our employees sense God is calling them from the U.S. to an international ministry. This page is intended to help you understand the steps along the way and the timeline needed. The transfer process includes an assessment and a Hiring Decision between Reliant and the leadership of the international ministry. That decision may result in identifying areas in which the employee needs to develop before being invited to this new role. The employee is only free to announce a change and officially raise funds for the new ministry after the hiring decision has resulted in a New Ministry Offer. For these reasons, we encourage current employees to communicate wisely to friends, family and ministry partners. Helpful language includes comments like: "I believe God is calling me, and I've started a discernment process with my leadership"; "I hope to be released to an international assignment"; "Our hope and dream is to minister internationally, and we are preparing ourselves for that"; and "We hope you will continue supporting us if we are released to our new ministry."
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Steps in the Transfer Process
The process for a current U.S. employee with Reliant to transfer to an International role includes the following main stages:
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Application
Interview Process
Decision
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Assessment Process
As you begin your transition from US Missionary to International Missionary there are various processes that are similar and others that are different from a ministry change in the US. There will be a look into the key things that are changing in the new role, without redoing the entire assessment process. However, this does mean that an abbreviated assessment process will be done. It will include things such as:
- Spouse reference
- updates on job description or ministry skills
- Call to Ministry
- International testing
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New Ministry Offer
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International Orientation
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Typically, US-based employees will need to raise additional funds for their international assignment, both monthly and one-time expenses. Once International Transfers have determined thier new support goal, they will be required to raise:
The amount of time needed for this fundraising varies greatly depending on things like the amount of funding currently developed and the amount of time the employee can give to the process. Once you reach your goal, you will be approved to buy plane tickets and leave! |
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Reliant employees who are serving internationally for more than 9 months are required to have cross-cultural training. Usually Reliant employees utilize EQUIP training through CIT and COMPASS training with MTI. Reliant's International Program Team needs to approve any alternate cross-cultural training. The request for acceptance of alternate training needs to be initiated by the leadership of the supervising ministry. You should plan to attend 1-2 months prior to launch. |
Getting Started
When you wish to move internationally, it helps if you reach out to Reliant 6-12 months prior to your desired deployment. Answering the following questions will help us serve you and begin the transfer process.
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International Orientation
During the transfer from a US missionary to an International missionary, you will not need to go through another training, but attend an international orientation. During this orientation, Reliant will call you and explain the aspects of employment that are unique to you, discuss your anticipated timeline and other specific next steps.
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Differences between U.S. and International Employment with Reliant
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As U.S. employees with Reliant consider transitioning to an International role, there are various aspects of employment with Reliant that are similar and others that are different from employment in a U.S. role.
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- Salary will change from market base to needs base and SGW will reflect that
- A new tool is used (not SG calculator)
- Need budget information from future supervisor
International Checklist and Other Logistics
- At 50% of your international support goal, register for COMPASS training with MTI – make sure these plans have been approved by Reliant and your current supervisor first
- Between 50-80% of your international support goal, contact finance@reliant.org to set up a time to discuss international banking plans & international reimbursements
- At around 80% of your international support goal (or around when you attend MTI), email international@reliant.org requesting an official transfer date (submit a Missionary Change Notification form with your international ministry assignment, supervisor, etc.?)
International Release to Assignment
link release to assignment (intl missionaries)
- There is a new RTA required
- Plane tickets are purchased after RTA is confirmed
- Salary & Insurance will change to int'l
Differences between US and Int'l ______?
- insurance
- salary
Email international@reliant.org if interested in transferring to international
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