There are several general steps in the process of joining NAIM as a staff member:

SMI-Summer Ministry Initiative
Anyone interested in joining NAIM should participate in our eight-week Summer Ministry Initiative program. This gives you an inside look at NAIM--how we function and our approach to ministry. You will begin to build relationships with Native people and NAIM staff. This program also helps us to get to know you and see you in a ministry setting. Exceptions may be allowed depending on the position the person will fill and on previous missions experience.
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Formal Application
In most cases, formal application for full-time staff is completed after one participates in SMI. The application includes references, college transcripts and doctrinal statements. The Operations Council reviews applications and if qualifications are met and references are in good order, you will be approved as an Applicant.

Interview and Orientation
Orientation and interviews are usually held at the NAIM office in the course of a week and includes a personal interview, oral Bible review, support development training and a full orientation to NAIM. The Operations Council reviews all the information gathered and as the Lord leads, the Applicant can be granted Accepted Candidate status.

Support Raising
The Accepted Candidate's first job is the requirement to raise prayer support and financial pledges for NAIM for their ministry position.

MDP-Ministry Development Program
This ten-week training program is held once a year, and so can be fulfilled either during support raising or after taking your field assignment, depending on the timing.

Field Assignment
Once an Accepted Candidate reaches their full support, they assume their field assignment. A tentative field assignment, including location and ministry focus, is agreed upon between the Accepted Candidate and the Operations Council early in the support development phase. This decision is confirmed when the Accepted Candidate reaches full support.

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