GFA World's Staff

"The Lord impressed upon my heart that there is a real need for people to stand in the gap for the most unreached, and that He was leading me back to GFA World to serve in the UK office…How wonderful to think of the people who will be in heaven because of national missionaries sharing Christ's love, and what a blessing to have a part in that!"

— Caroline

What do we do?

We serve in many different roles

GFA's New Zealand office plays a vital role in bringing the transforming grace of Jesus to people in Asia. We raise awareness about the needs on the mission field, process donations, garner financial and prayer support for ministry in Asia, and report to donors about what God is doing through the ministry.

Here are some of the roles we serve in:

• Accounting
• Broadcast media communications
• Donation processing
• Writing/editing
• Direct mail/marketing
• Facility maintenance
• Graphic design
• Human resources
• Print-room operation
• Shipping and fulfilment
• Donor Relations
• Web development

"Being part of GFA World is such a great privilege. Knowing every day, every minute, every key stroke, is making a difference for God's eternal kingdom fills me with tremendous joy and gratitude. There is such purpose to life, and there is no other place I would rather be."

— Joan

Minimum requirements

Each staff member must:

• Be a believer in Jesus Christ who adheres to GFA World's Statement of Faith.
• Have had consistent growth in godliness and spiritual maturity in their Christian walk over at least the past three years.
• Have a passion to share Christ with those who don't know Him.
• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent New Zealand resident.
• Have good English communication skills.
• Be humble in spirit and willing to serve where most needed.
• If you are married, your spouse must share the same calling, as you will apply to serve together (to the extent possible given family responsibilities).

We raise our own support so we can use more funds for ministry projects.

Staff members develop and maintain teams of supporters who will contribute toward GFA's home team staff needs. GFA provides training, materials and a mentor to walk alongside each new staff member through the support-raising process.

Having staff support teams offsets GFA's personnel expenses, and as a result, enables us to utilize more resources to support the work in Asia and to voice the message of the ministry. Another major benefit of having support teams is the prayer support they provide, especially during seasons of difficulty.

Support levels are adequate to live modestly in the North Harbour, Auckland area and are determined by need and family size.

"In 2006 I heard a GFA speaker talk about the unreached villages of Asia. I suddenly understood how desperate so many people on the other side of the world are and how my privileged existence was only available for an elite few. I joined staff a few years later, ready to give up everything. I arrived expecting nothing but harsh treatment in the face of such an urgent reality, but instead was relieved to find a community of grace, love and patience. I found a small family within the Church. . . focused on reaching Asia with the Good News."

— John Paul

High-priority Staff Needs

We are especially in need of people who have skill sets in the areas below. If you sense God's call on your life to join GFA's staff, meet the minimum staff requirements and have one of the skills listed below, send us your resume and a letter of interest to infonz@gfa.org for immediate consideration. Otherwise, please follow the steps listed below.

First Steps

If you believe the Lord may be calling you to a radical commitment to help reach men and women in Asia for Christ, here are the first few steps you should take:

1. Learn more about GFA World. Our website is filled with free downloadable materials to better acquaint you with our mission and vision.
2. If you haven't read K.P. Yohannan's book Revolution in World Missions, make sure to order your free copy as soon as possible. Another book that will help you understand GFA's culture is Touching Godliness.
3. It is generally wise to seek counsel from those in spiritual authority over you, such as your pastor and others. Ask them if they see the Lord's calling on you for this kind of full-time ministry.
4. Set apart some time to fast and pray for God's wisdom and direction.
5. Let GFA know about your interest in joining. Fill out a preliminary application form.