Preparing for the 10/40 window takes many forms. You can start now, anywhere.

The fundamentals of the Christian life are indispensable. Pursue growth in your love for and understanding of God. Learn to understand and enjoy the scriptures. Develop your prayer and devotional life. Pursue relationships of peace, honor, and service with your church family, your coworkers, and your neighbors where God currently has you. Pay close attention to developing Christian virtues.

Develop your skills. It is amazing how many skills translate directly to the work. Almost any skill that you can develop in the context of a balanced and godly life will be an asset. Pursue excellence at your place of employment. Develop your interests whether by fixing cars, fixing computers, doing design or writing, serving with your local emergency services etc.

Take initiative in group efforts. Offer to organize a workday or outreach event for your church. Develop a plan for improving something at work and get your boss’s authorization to implement it and see it through. Success in a team depends on multiple members taking this sort of basic leadership initiative.

Learn and study. Find opportunities to meet people different from you. Go to events. Take trainings offered by us, or by other groups. Read extensively and intensively. We’ve got a list of books to get you started.

Workers in Training Opportunity

Workers in training are people who are committed to serving on the field in the 10/40 Window for a minimum of two years with Kingdom Channels and who have been formally accepted by the organization with an approved preparation track.

Process to become a worker in training

 Complete General Information Form

 Secure two references

 Complete initial interview and discussion

 Either: Apply and receive approval to join an existing field or work with the personnel team to develop a plan for discerning where you are called. (One can become a worker in training before location is determined.)

 Work with the personnel team to propose a preparation track*

 Complete proposal to become a worker in training

 Receive final acceptance from the organization

Once a worker in training is accepted

 Preparation costs are eligible to be sponsored**

 Receive a KC prayer card

 Receive a sponsorship link

 Begin developing an update group

 Attend Synergy

 Assist with 1040 Day

*The time frame as a worker in training and the extent of the preparation track will vary widely depending on destination.

**Preparation expenses need to be paid personally by the worker or covered with funds that are given specifically for training and worker preparation. In the event that sponsorships exceed their training expenses, the remainder will be used to support their future work.

For more details request the Workers in Training Framework sheet.