Join the AIA team
Start with
one yes.
You’ve seen God use you on a team, on a trip or at camp. AIA walks with you, one step at a time, from your next yes to a team that sends you, so more athletes meet Jesus.
Start with
Someone believes in you
You don't need it all figured out.
People who know you see what God is doing in you, and they want to help you take the next step. We felt the same questions once. Someone believed in us first.
From “Am I ready?” to “I’m sent.”
The path
One yes at a time.
1
Go
Join a sports trip, Ultimate Training Camp or an internship. Get a taste of the work.
2
Grow
See God use you, and build your gifts alongside a team that cheers you on.
3
Step in
Talk with a staff member who knows you, and take the next step together.
You won't go alone
Straight talk about support.
Raising your support sounds like the scariest part of saying yes. With training, a coach and thousands who’ve done it before you, it becomes the moment you build the team that sends you.
- Training. 40+ hours of support-raising training at New Staff Orientation.
- A coach. A personal coach who walks with you until you’re fully funded.
- A team for eternity. People who know your name, pray for you and look forward to your updates.
Common questions
How does support raising work?
Like all Cru staff, AIA staff build a team of people who pray and give monthly so they can serve full time. You build that team before you start, with training and a coach.
Will I be trained?
Yes. New staff attend a 10-day New Staff Orientation with 40+ hours of support-raising training. Then a coach works with you on a personal timeline until you’re fully funded.
How long does it take?
It depends on the role. For a one-year internship it can take a few months. For full-time ministry it can be closer to a year.
What does my support cover?
Your salary, benefits (health plan, disability and life insurance), retirement, and ministry costs like training and materials. Even Cru’s president raises support.
What if I've never asked anyone for money?
Most new staff haven’t. It’s a skill you learn with a coach, not a personality type. Cru has walked thousands of staff through it since 1951.
Find your fit
More than one way to serve.
Pick the one that fits where you are today.
Students
Internships
Spend a year serving athletes, growing as a leader and seeing God use you. Interns get a coach and training too.
Graduating soon
Full-time staff
Lead on a campus, with a sports team or in AIA’s national office, with a team that sends you.
Bringing experience
Part-time field staff
Serve athletes near you while keeping your career, with the money facts up front.
Skilled roles
Hourly and salaried
Use your professional skills for the mission, with clear pay and a fast reply.
See athletes meet Jesus
Give your life to something real.
Watch athletes, teammates and coaches find hope, and see the good a life of faith can do.
The difference a yes makes
Don't carry the question alone.
Without a next step
You stay unsure for years and carry the question alone. “Someday” turns into five more years of wondering what God might have done through you.
With a team behind you
You serve with friends who believe in you. You know how support works, a team stands behind you, and you get to see athletes meet Jesus.
Your next step
Start the conversation.
No application required yet. Talk with someone who has been where you are.
Talk
Talk with our staff
Share what you’re sensing and ask anything. We’ll connect you with someone who has been where you are.
Apply
Ready to apply
Start your application to join staff through Cru, AIA’s parent ministry.
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