How we discern, form, and send
Ruach Global Missions believes that mission is not an impulse but a calling that is discerned, formed, and stewarded with care. We exist to walk with believers, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as they respond to God’s call to serve the nations.
This page outlines the pathway for those who desire to serve with Ruach Global Missions long-term (at least one year). Every step is designed to honor Scripture, protect people, and ensure that those who are sent are supported, prepared, and spiritually covered.
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Discerning the Call
Mission begins with prayer and discernment. Those sensing a call to missions, ministry, leadership, or service are invited to seek the Lord and explore whether Ruach Global Missions is the right spiritual and organizational home.
At this stage, individuals may engage through prayer, conversation, or by exploring the vision and values of Ruach Global Missions and the House of Prayer. We affirm that calling can emerge in many seasons and contexts, and discernment is not rushed.
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Application and Initial Review
Those who wish to move forward begin by completing an application. The application helps us understand an individual’s faith journey, sense of calling, educational background, and readiness for formation.
This step allows both the applicant and Ruach Global Missions leadership to prayerfully discern alignment. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or deployment, but begins a relational process of discernment.
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Formation Through Ruach Global Missions Institute
All individuals serving with Ruach Global Missions complete training through the Ruach Global Missions Institute of Missiology and Leadership prior to deployment.
The Institute provides certificate programs in Missiology and Leadership designed for both emerging global leaders and practitioners already serving in ministry. Formation includes theological grounding, missional training, leadership development, spiritual reflection, and applied learning.
This training pathway was intentionally created to affirm BIPOC leaders and remove unnecessary barriers while maintaining biblical faithfulness and academic rigor.
Formation is not optional. It is an act of stewardship, care, and obedience.
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Commissioned Through Ruach Global Missions and HOP
Upon completion of the Institute training, missionaries are prayerfully commissioned through Ruach Global Missions and House of Prayer. Commissioning affirms spiritual covering, accountability, and alignment with the mission, values, and leadership of Ruach Global Missions.
This commissioning is rooted in prayer, discernment, and communal affirmation. Leaders are known, prayed for, and entrusted with responsibility before being sent to serve. Commissioning reflects a commitment to ongoing care, oversight, and spiritual formation throughout the duration of service.
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Serve on a Mission Base
After commissioning, missionaries are sent to serve on one of Ruach Global Missions' regional mission bases. Service assignments are determined through prayerful discernment, gifting, and the needs of each location.
Mission bases currently operate in South Africa, Chile, Haiti, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United States in Columbus, Ohio.
Service opportunities may include prayer and worship, discipleship, leadership development, pastoral care, humanitarian outreach, nonprofit support, or community engagement. All service is conducted in partnership with local communities and leaders.
Ongoing Support & Oversight
Missionary service is never done in isolation. Those serving with Ruach Global Missions remain connected to Sawubona House and the broader Ruach Global Missions family.
Ongoing support includes spiritual covering, leadership care, accountability, and opportunities for renewal and reflection. We believe faithful mission requires long-term sustainability, not burnout or abandonment.
Ways to Participate
Not everyone is called to go in the same way. Ruach Global Missions affirms multiple faithful expressions of obedience.
You may be called to:
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Train and prepare through the Institute
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Serve on a mission base
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Pray faithfully as part of the House of Prayer
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Partner financially to support leaders and mission bases
Every role matters. Every act of obedience advances the mission.
Is This Pathway for You?
The Mission Pathway is for those who:
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Sense a call to missions or leadership
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Desire biblical and spiritual formation
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Are willing to serve with humility and accountability
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Believe that BIPOC believers belong fully in God’s global mission
We welcome emerging leaders, practitioners, and those discerning their next step.
Your Next Steps
If you are sensing a call to missions or leadership formation, your next step is to apply to the Ruach Global Missions Institute.
If you are still discerning, we invite you to pray with us, explore the mission, and seek the Lord’s guidance.
If you are called to partner through prayer or financial support, we welcome you to stand with us as we go together.
We Go Too because God sends His people from every nation.
We Go Too because formation matters.
We Go Too together.
Available Positions
Mission Base Leader (s)
Committment: 1 year*
Join Christ in His mission to make disciples by serving as a Ruach Global Mission Base Leader (s). This husband/wife team will function as
co-pastors sharing responsibility for supervising House of Prayer Interns, conducting/scheduling daily prayer meetings, leading weekly Encounter God Services, coordinating and overseeing community outreach programs, and discipleship groups, as well as hosting overseas missionaries. These Mission Base leaders will work alongside local co-lead pastors. They will collaborate with HOP leadership on the topical development of sermon series, outreach programs community discipleship, and building the House of Prayer community.
*must raise support
NPO Support Staff
Duration: 1 year*
Support a local parachurch organization in fulfilling its mission! Parachurch organizations are often the backbone of humanitarian work in Africa and Latin America. Due to their Christian emphasis, many parachurch ministries are not eligible for government funding, leaving them with staffing shortages. NPO Support Staff missionaries will have the opportunity to utilize their unique skill set to assist NPOs with various tasks relating to their mission. This could include marketing/social media management, fundraising, program development, or clerical support. NPO Support Staff missionaries will also have the opportunity to participate in all House of Prayer activities including daily evangelism and local discipleship groups, as time permits. This is a unique opportunity for ANYONE to join Christ in His mission to make disciples of all nations. Join the mission today!
*must raise support
Pastoral Care Leader
Committment: 1 year*
Ruach Global is committed to a holistic spiritual formation and whole-person transformation approach. Pastoral Care leaders will serve on the Mission Base leadership team to assist with the staff's and the local community's social and emotional needs. Pastoral Care Leaders will have the opportunity to teach local emerging pastoral leaders and churches how to effectively engage in counseling and other mental health services within a Biblical context.
*must raise support
**must have an advanced degree
Theological Educator
Duration: 6-12 weeks
$4000*/per person
Serve as a guest facilitator with a local Bible College. Theological Educators will teach courses in accredited** and non-accredited programs designed to produce quality pastoral/church leaders. Guest facilitators will teach a variety of courses focused on developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively lead within a local church or parachurch context. Theological Educators will also have the opportunity to participate in all House of Prayer activities including daily evangelism and local discipleship groups.
*Fees include: Round trip flight, accommodations, meals, and transportation
**Seminary degree required
House of Prayer Intern
Committment: 1 year*
Join Christ in His mission to make disciples by serving as one of the ministers who keep the incense burning on the Altar. House of Prayer Interns lead prayer and worship sets targeting regional transformation, participate in daily evangelism projects, and lead community discipleship groups. In this role, the House of Prayer Intern will have the opportunity to grow in their spiritual formation within the context of day and night prayer and worship while journeying with others.
*must raise support
ENTAT Short-Term Missionary
Duration: 14 days
$3000*/per person
Short-term missionaries will have the opportunity to experience the life of a missionary while serving at the local House of Prayer and mission base. Short-term programs are designed to immerse participants in the local culture and introduce them to evangelism and disciple-making in a cross-cultural context. Moreover, short-term missionaries will have the opportunity to discover the heart of the Father through participation in the teachings and activities of the resident House of Prayer. We aim to stir a personal devotion to Christ through day and night prayer and awaken participants to their call to fulfill the Great Commission during these action-packed trips. Short-term missionaries will also have the opportunity to explore the local community through a variety of planned day trips. Short-term missions are ideal for students on break or anyone ** with a love for the nations.
* Fees include: Round trip flight, accommodations, meals, transportation, admission fees
** We can accommodate large groups
Join A Mission
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