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Assistant Missionary Program (AMP)
Endless opportunities are available for short-term vocational ministry through ABWE’s Assistant Missionary Program (AMP)! AMP is ABWE’s short-term program that provides opportunities for individuals who are post-college. Whether you are a nurse, educator, computer technician, pastor, engineer, etc., you can be used to the fullest in cross-cultural service as a part of our global team.
Check out our AMP microsite where you can watch and listen to video testimonies of past AMPers as they tell of their journey and relate their experience.
Pre-AMP Seminar
If you plan to serve as an assistant missionary for six months or more, you are required to attend the PreAMP Seminar. PreAMP is held on the campus of Messiah College in July of each year, simultaneously with the annual ABWE Missionary Enrichment Conference. You will be introduced to ABWE, the organization and our global family, and you will receive invaluable training that will enable you to have an effective assistant missionary ministry.
What are the Qualifications?
Testimony. Applicants for the AMP program must evidence that have had a salvation experience and reflect the essential characteristics of a Christian as found in Acts 11:24—a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and leads others to Christ.
Citizenship. Citizenship must be of the USA or Canada, regardless of ethnic or national background. Legal immigrants (alien residents) who have resided at least four years in the USA or Canada and have applied for citizenship are also eligible.
Doctrine and Core Values. As we follow a Biblical model and strive for team unity, it is important that all AMP applicants be committed to the Baptist distinctives and be in complete agreement with ABWE’s doctrinal statement and Principles and Practices.
Church Membership. ABWE is committed to the local church and your membership in a church is imperative. We partner with churches whose doctrinal position and practice are compatible with that of ABWE’s. Approved partners include Baptist churches, Bible churches, and unaffiliated churches (i.e. Grace Community Church).
We also encourage you to check out our What You Need to Know page.