Join Our Staff · Raising support
Your ministry.
Your team.
Most Athletes in Action staff and interns build a team of ministry partners who pray and give. You will not do it alone: we train and coach you every step of the way.
Your ministry.
How will I be paid?
Raising support, explained.
Athletes in Action, as part of our parent organization Cru, is a faith-based missionary organization. Most full-time staff, part-time field staff and interns build a team of ministry partners who pray and give for their personal ministry. Even the President of Cru raises funds to cover their own salary.
This is called “raising support,” and it is common among mission organizations. At Cru, we call it Ministry Partner Development, or MPD. It goes back to biblical times: the Philippians supported the Apostle Paul (Philippians 1:3-5, 4:10-19).
Early in our history, we learned that having each staff member raise support lets us grow the missionary force needed to help fulfill the Great Commission. As a result, God has made Athletes in Action, as part of the Cru family of ministries, part of one of the largest mission agencies in the world.
The details
What to know.
Compensation
What is included?
Your support covers your salary, benefits, and ministry and training expenses. Funding goals depend on many factors.
Training
You are not alone
A whole team helps you raise support. You will learn the basics of MPD at your first training, and a coach works with you to reach your goals.
Length
How long does it take?
It can take a few months for a one-year internship or closer to a year for long-term ministry. Your coach helps you set a personal timeline.
Your next steps
How to join.
01
Read the Staff Guidebook
Learn about applying, how staff are paid and key qualifications in our Getting Started on Staff Guidebook.
02
Talk with our recruiting team
Email recruiting@athletesinaction.org with your questions about raising support.
03
Apply With Cru
Athletes in Action is a ministry of Cru, so you apply through Cru. Start your application.
Be a missionary with Cru.
Our parent organization, Cru, has more resources about joining staff, raising support and training.
Still have questions?
Email our recruiting team at recruiting@athletesinaction.org. We would love to help.
Find your fit
Ways to join our team.
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Serve athletes full-time on campus, with a sport team or at our national office.
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