National Leadership Trainer

At a Glance

LocationGoroka, Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea

DepartmentSending & Planting

Ideal ProfileSingle or married man

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 toPapua New Guinea Field Director

LanguageTok Pisin and English are required; protected language-learning time is tailored to the role.

Initial ministryLearn language and culture, build relationships with local pastors, and assess training needs.

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

HousingStation housing is available subject to space, without a separate housing charge.

The Opportunity

Equip local leaders to strengthen their churches.

We are seeking an experienced Pastor or Missionary to come alongside the local church in Goroka.

Your primary focus will be equipping the saints for the work of ministry, specifically targeting national pastors and lay leaders across 14 local churches. This role requires a heart that prefers empowering others over holding the spotlight.

Equip pastors and lay leaders across 14 partner churches, helping local churches grow in maturity and prepare disciple-makers for outreach into remote communities.

What You’ll Do

Pastoral Training: Design and facilitate theological and practical ministry training for national pastors.
Mentorship: Provide one-on-one discipleship and counseling to local church leaders facing ministry burnout or complex community issues.
Itinerant Ministry: Regularly visit the 14 associated local churches to encourage congregations and assess leadership health.
Curriculum Adaptation: Contextualize biblical teaching materials to fit the cultural context.
Support: Learn the logistics of missionary life and assist in general station duties on an on going basis.

Language & cultural learning: Develop proficiency in Tok Pisin and English for pastoral training and cross-community ministry. Protected language-learning time supports readiness to teach clearly and adapt materials to local understanding.

Regional church planting: Work with local pastors to equip disciple-makers for ministry in their own churches and outreach into remote communities, in alignment with field leadership.

Who We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Senior Pastor/Teaching Pastor or Lead Missionary.
Strong theological background (Bible College or Seminary degree preferred).
Experience in cross-cultural communication and teaching.

Core Competencies

Adaptable

You thrive in “The Land of the Unexpected.” When plans change due to weather or culture, you remain gracious.

Community Focused

You are willing to live in close proximity to fellow missionaries and nationals, maintaining healthy boundaries while being accessible.

Disciple-Maker

You view every interaction as an opportunity to point people to Jesus.

Resilient

You maintain a strong work ethic even in difficult, emotionally draining, resource-limited situations.

Team Player

You are willing to step outside your official role to help the team (e.g., helping with a move, manual labor, or emergency transport).

Lifelong Learner

You approach the culture as a student, not just a teacher.

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Life in Goroka

Make room for everyday ministry.

Life near Goroka combines local church and community relationships with the wider mission station’s ministry.

Station housing is available subject to space, without a separate housing charge.

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

The person serving in this position raises funds for their salary, ministry expenses and benefits. When you accept the position we will provide you with a fundraising coach who will guide you through the entire process.