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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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Differences between US and International Employment with Reliant
As US Missionaries 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 US role.
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Bonuses | Ministry Expense Bonus planned into support goal | International Bonuses requested as applicable, instead of a monthly ministry expense bonus |
Transfer Process
The process for a current US Missionary U.S. employee with Reliant to transfer to an International role includes the following main stages:
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New Partnership:If the church or ministry that the missionary wants to transfer to has not worked with Reliant previously, a new partnership needs to be established. The standard New Partnership process is followed in that case including:
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Application
Interview Process
Decision
Assessment ProcessAn abbreviated assessment process will be completed at go.reliant.org, looking into key things that are changing in the new international role. It will include things such as: Documentation (application)
Supervisor InterviewAfter submitting an application, an interview will be held with your anticipated future supervisor for the international role. Reliant InterviewYou will also talk with a Reliant interview, which will include discussing some of the information reported from your international testing packet. DecisionLast, your anticipated future
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 Support Goal and Bonuses
International Checklist and Other LogisticsAt 50% of your international support goal
Between 50-80%
Around 80%
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International Release to AssignmentSince this transfer involves a new ministry assignment and new international support goal, a new release to your international assignment will be required. A few key things happen once new Release to Assignment is official:
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