Be a part of a one-year Inbound Team in eastern DRC (Congo). Team members will be inserted into one of three ministry teams, according to their passions, abilities, and giftings. These teams will work in partnership with local church ministries engaged in: -equipping church leaders for ministry (theological education, professional capacity building, chaplaincy, arts ministry, etc) -equipping children/youth/young adults leaders for ministry -equipping national missionaries and evangelists for ministry and supporting indigenous missions efforts Day to day, team members will have opportunities to engage in discipling believers and church leaders, making a an impact on church growth and the communication of the Gospel in the region. *Some French language abilities are required for this team. Inbound is a one-year, team-based training and mentoring program designed to equip new missionaries with practical skills and knowledge for long-term cross-cultural life and ministry among unreached people groups. Led by an experienced missionary, Inbound prepares new full-term missionaries for service as well as providing a one-year missions exposure for short-termers interested in considering full-term work.

The Kilwa Inbound Team will be based in a small town among a coastal Swahili people group on the Tanzania coast. Inbound is a one-year, team-based training and mentoring program designed to equip new missionaries with practical skills and knowledge for long-term cross-cultural life and ministry among unreached people groups. Led by an experienced missionary, Inbound prepares new full-term missionaries for service as well as providing a one-year missions exposure for short-termers interested in considering full-term work. The Kilwa Team will consist of 7-12 adults, and is open to singles, couples, and families with children. Team members must be able to live simply and be life-long learners. The team will focus on 5 key strategies: 1. Language learning - Our focus will be on the value of learning local language, and also of learning the skills for language acquisition. Each participant will learn Swahili to focus reaching certain milestones. 2. National Church Partnership - Team members will partner with a local church and serving the church body. The goal is that team members develop an appreciation and understanding of the national church. 3. Team growth – The team will learn how to work together and thrive as a team, cultivating the necessary personal and corporate disciplines for effective team ministry. 4. Culture/religion study – Each team member will pick a topic of study in their community and conduct research to write/record an ethnography about this subject and to share with their team. 5. Boundaries and healthy lifestyle – Team members will develop a plan that models a healthy lifestyle for sustainable full-term service. Learn more:

The Mahajanga Inbound Team will live and work among the Sakalava people in northern Madagascar. Inbound is a one-year, team-based training and mentoring program designed to equip new missionaries with practical skills and knowledge for long-term cross-cultural life and ministry among unreached people groups. Led by an experienced missionary, Inbound prepares new full-term missionaries for service as well as providing a one-year missions exposure for short-termers interested in considering full-term work.

Join us in the North Region Inbound Program, a one-year orientation designed to equip you with vital skills for serving among the unreached peoples of northern Africa. You’ll engage in practical learning that will ground you in ministry, strengthen team unity, sharpen language and cultural adaptation, and explore effective ministry methods, all while preparing you to share the hope of the gospel among the predominantly Muslim communities of this challenging region. As a participant, you’ll learn from an experienced team leader, grow through close mentorship, and receive coaching in business development to build meaningful relationships within your community. After this foundational year, you’ll transition to a two-year assignment with a new team in North Africa, ready to foster connections, engage thoughtfully with local cultures, and make a lasting impact for Christ.

Inbound Teams run for one year and help orient and prepare new missionaries for long term service. Live, learn, and minister in Torit, a hub city in South Sudan. Torit provides opportunities for exposure to many people groups, cultures, and local church partnerships. Be mentored by experienced missionaries as you receive practical training in a real ministry setting. New missionaries will be trained for onboarding into full term AIM teams; learning core values such as Abiding, Language Acquisition, Church Relationships, and Team Unity. Members will discover how to use their specific skills, talents, and training in South Sudan ministry (i.e. agriculture, medical, teaching, engineering, logistics, and more). Team members will also be learning Juba Arabic during their time in Torit. Inbound is a one-year, team-based training and mentoring program designed to equip new missionaries with practical skills and knowledge for long-term cross-cultural life and ministry among unreached people groups. Led by an experienced missionary, Inbound prepares new full-term missionaries for service as well as providing a one-year missions exposure for short-termers interested in considering full-term work.

Join us in partnering with a local ESL non-profit to engage with the unreached African community in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. In your first year, you'll immerse yourself in learning how to be an effective cross-cultural worker through our Inbound program. As you do, you'll have opportunities to encourage and educate local churches in intentional connection with the immigrant community. Your efforts will help spread the Gospel, encourage individuals to follow Jesus, and integrate them into local churches. As a member of the ESL program, you'll participate in various activities, engage with students at different sites, and connect with the immigrant community in your neighborhood. You'll also attend and participate in a local multi-cultural church plant, research the community's needs, and actively proclaim the Gospel. This role offers opportunities to lead Bible studies, engage in spiritual conversations, and serve in Christ-like ways. Your involvement will help develop reproducing followers of Jesus and create a welcoming environment for those from all nations to gather and worship together. This one-year opportunity will prepare you for at least two years of service within Borderless. Borderless is a ministry initiative of Africa Inland Mission. Borderless works with local churches in cross-cultural mission, reaching African immigrants and refugees who are building new lives in our communities.