Real LIfe Missions Team Leader Job Description

Time Requirements
 · 9 weeks (summer) or 12 weeks (fall) on field
 · Leader training I, a weekend in the spring
 · Leader training II, immediately prior to the trip
 · Leader debrief weekend immediately following the trip

Pre-Field Preparation Duties
 · Read and know required leader training materials
 · Read and prepare to teach the Real Life Missions Teams discipleship curriculum
 · Receive office updates on field logistics, schedules and team members
 · Leaders will be asked to send out letters to raise both prayer and financial support for your team
 · Participate in pre-field communication with your team, pass along information and begin building a relationship with your team
 · Participate in a leader training weekend
 · Help with field set-up of the trip as needed

On-Field Duties
 · Stay true to the vision and objectives of Real Life Mission Teams
 · Set an example to your team thru daily quiet times and consistent Christian character
 · Demonstrate integrity and love in all things, encouraging your team to do the same
 · Assist your team with personal and ministry goal setting and hold them accountable to them
 · Maintain discipleship/mentor relationships with your team members
 · Teach and train on the required topics
 · Handle crisis situations as they arise
 · Develop and maintain a good relationship with our partnering ministries and churches
 · Enforce stated behavioral standards and guidelines
 · Participate in regular leader meetings
 · Coordinate and facilitate ministry opportunities for your team
 · Keep team expenses on or below budget
 · Manage and record receipts
 · Regularly report to the AIM office
 · Oversee maintenance and general running of your team’s lodging facilities and vehicles
 · Take promotional photos

Post-field
 · Reconcile all receipts and turn in balance of team funds
 · Complete an evaluation of program
 · Attend leader debrief immediately following your trip

Qualifications
 · Solid commitment to Christ
 · Evidence of growth and maturity
 · A heart for ministry, missions and discipling young adults
 · Previous leadership experience
 · Previous experience in ministry to young adults and/or cross-cultural missions
 · Comfortable and capable of teaching and discipling young adults in a group and one on one setting
 · Available for all required leader training, actual trip dates and leader debriefing
 · At least 24 years of age
 · Strong people skills or strong management skills, or a blend of both
 · Creativity and flexibility to work with constant change

Team Leaders may receive a monetary stipend. Stipend is determined by personal need and ministry experience. For more details contact us.

If interested please contact Marcia Borg by phone at 800-881-2461 ext. 222 or by Email.