Missionary of Discipleship and Next Gen Ministry

At a Glance

LocationFirst Nations community in Ontario, Canada; community determined during placement.

DepartmentSending & Planting

Ideal ProfileSingles, married couples, and families

Commitment3–5 years+

PreparationIndividualized with your church and To Every Tribe.

Financial supportSupport-funded salary and approved expenses; full approved monthly support and one-time costs raised before departure.

Reports toFirst Nations in Canada Field Director

LanguageLearn the language and communication patterns of the assigned community.

Initial ministryBuild trust with the community and team while learning and assisting discipleship and youth ministry.

AvailabilityStart dates are arranged individually after preparation, funding, and field approval.

HousingField housing is available subject to space. Housing costs are included in the missionary’s support budget.

The Opportunity

Strengthen the church and nurture its next generation.

This position is responsible for strengthening a young, reproducing indigenous church by joining an existing missionary team in a remote First Nation community. Working alongside a missionary family already on-field, your goal is to edify the church plant through intentional discipleship of men and women while simultaneously building a robust youth and children’s ministry. You will utilize the Eight Phases of Pioneer Church Planting to move the congregation toward maturity and self-sustainability.

Strengthen a locally led First Nations church through adult discipleship and youth ministry, equipping believers to serve their community and share the gospel with others.

What You’ll Do

Collaborative Partnership: Work constructively alongside the existing missionary family to maintain a unified team presence in the community.
Adult Discipleship: Come alongside indigenous men and women to provide deep, scriptural discipleship that strengthens their spiritual walk and leadership potential.
Youth Programming: Lead programs for children and youth that teach the narrative of the Bible and clearly proclaim the gospel.
Phase Implementation: Apply the Eight Phases of Pioneer Church Planting to guide the current plant toward a healthy, reproducing status.
Biblical Counseling: Provide counsel from the Scriptures to individuals and families seeking help with the complexities of following Jesus.
Crisis Support: Be available to help and support community members during times of crisis, demonstrating the love of Christ through presence and action.
Equipping Believers: Host gatherings focused on teaching God’s Word with accuracy, with the goal of equipping local believers to eventually teach others.
Cultural Learning: Maintain the heart of a student, learning the local culture, language, and community values to enhance relational trust.
Holistic Service: Assist the community in meeting felt needs, which may include areas such as literacy, education, or social justice.

Who We’re Looking For

Commissioned by a local church as a missionary and in agreement with To Every Tribe’s mission and Statement of Faith.
Completion of the missionary training and preparation agreed for this assignment
Ability to work together constructively with teammates in a remote, isolated environment.

Core Competencies

Team Synergy

You thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting and being supported by fellow missionaries while maintaining healthy team dynamics.

Next-Gen Heart

You have a specific passion and giftedness for engaging youth, viewing them as vital participants in the current and future church.

Resilient Patience

You understand the long-term nature of remote ministry and are committed to 3–5 years or more to see deep fruit.

Humble Learner

You approach the First Nations culture with respect, seeking to understand community values before implementing new programs.

Life in Ontario

Faithful presence. Shared life.

Live and serve in a First Nations community identified during placement, learning from local people and serving alongside experienced missionaries.

Field housing is available subject to space. Housing costs are included in the missionary’s support budget.

Families arrange schooling with field-team guidance.

The practical picture

Practical expectations

Start dates are arranged individually after preparation, funding, and field approval.

Full approved monthly support and one-time costs raised before departure.

Missionaries obtain healthcare coverage; costs are included in the approved support budget.

To Every Tribe and the field team guide visas, work permits, and residency preparation. Missionaries provide the required documents and raise the associated costs.

Required transportation costs are included in the approved support budget.

Preparation & support

You won’t take the next step alone.

Develop an appropriate training and practical preparation plan. This may include the cohort, an internship, an apprenticeship, or the one-year training.

Career missionary service may be pursued directly; a separate internship or apprenticeship is not a universal prerequisite. Field apprenticeship is a recommended supported first term for new missionaries: learn the language and culture, contribute to ministry, and serve under experienced missionaries with supervision, mentorship, and ongoing training.

Everyone has protected language-learning time tailored to the role.

Regular field-leader check-ins, with mentoring tailored to experience and needs.

Salary

This position is full-time and fully support-based. The worker is required to raise a team of financial and prayer partners to fund all salary, taxes, and ministry expenses. A fundraising coach is provided upon acceptance.