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Welcome to your one stop for Mission Service Corp (MSC) information! 

 

What is a Mission Service Corp missionary?

     A Mission Service Corp missionary is someone who is commissioned by
              the North American Mission Board (NAMB) to serve 20+ hours/ week
              for two years or more in the areas of START, SHARE, or SEND.
              MSC missionaries are self funded (raise/ provide their own support).
              Click Here and then select "Mission Service Corps"

     Don't qualify for MSC but would still like to serve?   
              Click Here for details on an alternate form of service called MOST

 

SIGN ME UP!  How do I apply to be MSC?

     Step 1:   Click Here and then select "Mission Service Corps" to see necessary requirements.

     Step 2:   If you are looking for an opportunity in Canada Click Here  
                     If you already have a place of service in Canada, ensure the local pastor/ leader has sent in a
                                  Position Request Form to NAMB Canada Region - Mobilization (more info below)

     Step 3:  Download and complete MSC Application Form available at AnswerTheCall.net.

     Step 4:  Email completed Application Form with photos directly to North American Missions Board
                    Alternate:  You can mail your Application with passport size photos attached to:
                                       North American Missions Board
                                       4200 North Point Parkway
                                       Alpharetta, GA, USA     30022

                     NOTE:  NAMB communicates closely with CNBC & NAMB Canada offices

     Step 5:  Call your references to let them know NAMB will be contacting them & ask for their quick reply
                    NOTE:  If an MSC application is delayed, it is most often due to slow responses by references.

     Step 6:  Plan to attend the next possible Support Development Training.
                    Next opportunities available at AnswerTheCall.net

     Step 7:  If you are coming from outside Canada (including United States), apply now for your passport.

     Note:  The expected processing time of an MSC application for service in Canada is 6-8 weeks
     once CNBC/NAMB have received the MSC Application Form from the applicant and the Position
     Request Form (see below) from the field.  This timeline is contigent on references responding in
     a quick and timely manner.
 

How do we request a Mission Service Corp missionary? 

      Step 1:   To ensure that the position you are seeking to fill fits requirements, go to AnswerTheCall.net
                          and click on "Mission Service Corps"
                      Email If position/ individual does not appear to meet requirements or
                                      if alternate avenues of service are needed.

      Step 2:   Email to receive a"Position Request Form"

      Step 3:  If you have a specific individual in mind for this position, please list their name
                     where asked at the bottom of page one on the Position Request Form

      Step 4:   Email completed Position Request Form to NAMB Canada Region
                      Alternate:  Fax or mail to CNBC, Attn: MSC (info listed at the bottom of this screen)
                      NOTE:  If you have not received confirmation of receipt within one week,
                                    please call 1-888-442-2272, ext 112 (Canada only) or 1-403-932-5688, ext 112

      Step 5:   If the local supervisor has not yet completed NAMB supervision training, ask the supervisor
                      to do so through e-quip.net.  Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 
                     These sessions will enable the local supervisor to be familiar with the specific expectations
                     of MSC supervision.  
                      Once all six sessions have been viewed, training is considered complete.

 

Questions?

    Contact: Peter Blackaby, Canadian Moblization Director, Email / 1-888-442-2272 x112