Long-term missions

There is an incredible thing that happens when a missionary commits to a place and comes prepared to sow into an area long-term. We believe that when there is a long-term commitment and unity in a place, blessing flows. So, we are excited that you are interested in joining us long-term.

We know that it can be both a daunting and exciting thing to be praying and thinking about committing to the mission field long-term, so we aim to help you along the way as much as possible. Below is an outline of the application process, so that you know what to expect.

TRAINING

Kaleo is the official Iris Global base in Mexico. Anyone wanting to join our team long-term needs to have attended an Iris Global School/Kaleo School of Missions along with the Kaleo School of Leadership. This ensures that you know and understand our values as an organization and that we know who you are as an individual.

CORE VALUES

If you are wanting to serve with us long-term, you will need to be familiar with and agree to the Kaleo Core Values, as these are values we live out daily.

LANGUAGE

You must be able to speak the local language (at minimum, be able to converse and navigate daily life without assistance in the place where you are wanting to serve).

HEALTH

If you are wanting to apply for a long-term position with Kaleo, you need to be able-bodied and in good health due to the demanding physical condition and schedule of the areas we work in. If you have any ongoing medical conditions that you are concerned about, please feel free to contact us.

AGE

An applicant must be 18 years old, or coming as a part of a family unit.

COMMITMENT

Long-term service with Kaleo is a commitment of at least 2 years. The reason behind this is that it usually takes at least 6 months to become independent and effective in a new culture. We are wanting people to come and be ready to put down roots and sow into a community, and this can only be achieved when you are willing to establish a place as your home. For senior leadership/base leaders, we require a 5-year commitment.

FINANCES/SUPPORT

Long-term missionaries are responsible for their own financial support as this is a volunteer position. Even so, long-term missionaries are accountable to the leadership of Kaleo and should seek to function in a manner that respects and honors leaders and other missionaries, including travel schedules and holidays.

Teachable
Culturally acceptable
Wise
A positive attitude towards national leadership
Willingness to work under the Kaleo vision and values
Accountable
Able to receive direction well versus having a “lone-ranger” attitude
A servant heart that shares the day-to-day responsibilities of community living, walks in God's love, and gives out of the overflow

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If you would like to apply to serve long-term with Kaleo International, email admin@kaleointernational.org expressing your interest.

You will be sent a long-term application form to complete and return.
When returning the completed application form, you will need to also provide the name and email address of both a Pastoral and Professional reference, and you will need to provide an up-to-date CV.

Please note that each base has specific times in which new missionaries can arrive and begin to serve due to the flow of busy seasons.

After the completed application is received and the reference forms have been filled and returned by your referees, the Kaleo International Leadership team will review and decide if you will proceed. During this time your referees may be contacted by phone. When Kaleo reviews applications, we work under the guidance of the Holy Spirit’s direction to match prospective missionaries with the current needs and opportunities at the Kaleo Bases.

If you are accepted to move on through the application process, you will be contacted and a time will be set for an interview. This will most likely occur via Zoom; however, if you are in the same location as one of our base leaders, this can be done in person.

You will have an interview with the Kaleo International Leaders and the local team. You will be sent some topics in advance that will be covered during the interview so that you can come prepared. This interview will also include an informal assessment of your language ability, where we can discern if attending a language school is required.

During this time, if it is appropriate, the possibility of a visit to the base before being accepted will be discussed. We want to take this opportunity to get to know you and also allow you to get to know us. This time will also give us a guide to which base you would be best suited for.

Acceptance!

Kaleo will make a final decision and inform you of what to expect next.

If accepted, you will be put in contact with the appropriate base leaders and begin to discuss the timeline and expectations.

RAISE SUPPORT AND GO!

Kaleo International

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING

CORE VALUES

LANGUAGE

HEALTH

AGE

COMMITMENT

FINANCES/SUPPORT

Long Term Missionaries with Kaleo should have the following traits:

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