ReachGlobal FAQ
The following Frequently Asked Questions section is a quick reference for you. If you would like additional information, please click on additional links provided in the below answers. If you have further questions regarding ReachGlobal, please contact reachglobal@efca.org.
Overview of Questions
Opportunities and Application Questions
- How do I apply to serve with ReachGlobal?
- What is the application process like for ReachGlobal?
- What ministry opportunities are available through ReachGlobal?
- What is the difference between the various ReachGlobal applications?
- What if my church wants to go on a short-term missions trip? Who do I contact for information?
- What is the difference between short-term team opportunities and short-term individual ministry opportunities?
Where We Serve Questions
- In which countries does ReachGlobal do ministry?
- What is the process for starting ministry in a new area of the world for ReachGlobal?
Resources Questions
- Why can’t I find missionary names on the Web site and where can I find them?
- Where can I get curriculum created by ReachGlobal for Outreach English, children or missions committees?
ReachGlobal Ministries Questions
Give Questions
- How do I find out the support needs for a specific missionary?
- How do I include ReachGlobal in my estate plans?
- How do I make a check out to ReachGlobal if I want to give a financial gift?
Prayer Questions
Miscellaneous Questions
- Does the EFCA Statement of Faith apply to ReachGlobal?
- What is the VBS Project?
- How do I contact ReachGlobal departments or ministries?
- What are GodSightings?
- What were the previous names of EFCA ReachGlobal?
- Are ReachGlobal and TouchGlobal the same thing?
Opportunities and Application Questions
How do I apply to serve with ReachGlobal?
For a term of service that is seven months or more, a Preliminary Information Form (PIF) needs to be submitted. This form is considered an inquiry that will start the screening process for service with ReachGlobal. The inquirer will receive a phone call to see if there is a potential fit with ReachGlobal. If both ReachGlobal and the inquirer agree to moving forward, the application process moves to the written application.
To apply for a term of 6 months or less, download the Explore 1-6 Application and submit it.
You can read more about ReachGlobal opportunities or submit the PIF.
What is the application process like for ReachGlobal?
For a term of one year or more, there is a written application phase that begins with filling out the Preliminary Information Form (PIF). The submission of this form is followed by an interview. After the interview, we invite long-term prospective staff to come to an event at our national office. Following acceptance at that event, there are a number of training events and support-team building before departing for the field. Short-term staff would hear about acceptance after the interview.
Applying for 6 months or less or less consists of the application plus four forms and a phone interview prior to acceptance.
Read more about ReachGlobal opportunities or submit a PIF.
What ministry opportunities are available through ReachGlobal?
There are short-term opportunities to serve for 6 months or less with a program called Explore 1-6, or for longer than 6 months with a program called Explore 7-23. Any service opportunities longer than 23 months are available through Long-Term programs. There are also MK Educator opportunities available with schools all over the world.
What is the difference between the various ReachGlobal applications?
The application processes are different based on the applicant’s intended ministry term length and focus. Detailed outlines of the application processes are available via the ReachGlobal opportunities page.
What if my church wants to go on a short-term missions trip? Who do I contact for information?
You can find information on short-term teams on our EFCA CONNECT page or by visiting the short-term team opportunities page.
What is the difference between short-term team opportunities and short-term individual ministry opportunities?
Short-term individual and short-term team opportunities operate out of different divisions of ReachGlobal. The applications are similar, but the logistics of getting an applicant or team to the field vary. Individuals and families apply through the ENGAGE department. Teams associated with churches or organizations apply through EFCA CONNECT.
Where we Serve Questions
In which countries does ReachGlobal do ministry?
Austria, *Bangladesh, Belgium, *Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, *Burundi, *Cambodia, *Cameroon, Central African Republic, China, *Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, *Dominican Republic, *East Timor, Egypt, England, France, Germany, *Guatemala, *Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, *Laos, Lebanon, *Liberia, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, *Myanmar, *Nepal, Netherlands, *Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, *Rwanda, *Singapore, *Slovakia, Spain, *Sri Lanka, *Sudan, *Syria, *Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, *United Arab Emirates, *Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, *Vietnam
* indicates countries we do not have ReachGlobal personnel, but do have national partners and spiritual influence.
What is the process for starting ministry in a new area of the world for ReachGlobal?
There are a number of factors involved with answering this question. The primary factor is the assessment of the potential field. What is the opportunity for the gospel? Who and what are the ministry partners ReachGlobal has currently? What is the field assessment by the ReachGlobal International Leader? After the answers to these questions have been determined, individuals or churches would work with the ReachGlobal International Leader to develop a strategy to open a new field.
Resources Questions
Why can’t I find missionary names on your Web site and where can I find them?
For security reasons, we do not post the names of our missionaries or their contact information. If you are looking for the name of a missionary or their contact information, you can go through the following process: contact the national office at reachglobal@efca.org or (800) 745-2202. Let the national office know which missionary you are trying to find contact information for. The national office will then contact the missionary and have them follow up with you or will get permission from the missionary to give out their contact information.
Where can I get curriculum created by ReachGlobal for Outreach English, children or missions committees?
EFCA CONNECT is the ministry of ReachGlobal that provides Outreach English Class materials, training and resources for missions committees, and other resources for local U.S. churches seeking to reach the world for Christ.
ReachGlobal Ministries Questions
How do I contact ReachGlobal departments or ministries?
To contact ReachGlobal with any general questions, email reachglobal@efca.org.
To contact ENGAGE, email engageteam@efca.org.
To contact EFCA CONNECT, email connect@efca.org.
To contact EFCA EQUIP, email equip@eca.org.
To contact EFCA TouchGlobal, email touchglobal@efca.org.
To contact ENHANCE with questions on missionary care, email enhance@efca.org
For other contacts within the EFCA visit the EFCA Yellow Pages.
Give Questions
How do I find out the support needs for a specific missionary?
For security purposes, we do not post this information on the Web. If you would like to know the support status of a specific missionary, please contact the national office at (800) 745-2202 or reachglobal@efca.org. You can also learn more about supporting a ReachGlobal missionary or project by going to the Give page.
How do I include ReachGlobal in my estate plans?
It is best to designate any bequests to, "ReachGlobal, the international ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of America, 901 East 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55420." Federal ID number: 41-0721672. Learn more about planned giving with the EFCA.
How do I make a check out to ReachGlobal if I want to give a financial gift?
All donations should be made out to the EFCA with a note as to the intended ministry (i.e. missionary support, missionary project, ReachGlobal, Global Vision Partners, etc). However, a check made out to "ReachGlobal" will be accepted by the EFCA. Donors can rest assured that these tax-deductible charitable gifts will be recorded and receipted in full compliance with IRS regulations. You can learn more about Giving to ReachGlobal or Giving to the EFCA.
Prayer Questions
How can I get stay up-to-date on ReachGlobal prayer needs?
The ReachGlobal Prayer Blog shares current prayer requests, updates and encouragement from staff based around the globe. Join with ReachGlobal personnel in unified prayer for specific needs and the advance of the gospel. Subscribe to the RSS feed and receive prayer updates directly into your inbox.
Miscellaneous Questions
Does the EFCA Statement of Faith apply to ReachGlobal?
Yes. ReachGlobal is held accountable for the same adherence to the EFCA Statement of Faith. Our theological stance and biblical values have not, and will not, be separated from the larger EFCA movement.
What is the VBS project?
The Vacation Bible School (VBS) project changes from year to year depending on the most immediate and greatest need identified by EFCA ReachGlobal. You can learn more about this year’s VBS project.
How do I contact ReachGlobal departments or ministries?
To contact ReachGlobal with any general questions, email reachglobal@efca.org.
To contact ENGAGE, email engageteam@efca.org.
To contact EFCA CONNECT, email connect@efca.org.
To contact EFCA EQUIP, email equip@eca.org.
To contact EFCA TouchGlobal, email touchglobal@efca.org.
To contact ENHANCE with questions on missionary care, email enhance@efca.org
For other contacts within the EFCA, visit the EFCA Yellow Pages.
What are GodSightings?
GodSightings are stories about the way God moves and works. They are testimonies that illustrate the evidences of God in today’s world. To learn more about GodSightings or to submit a GodSighting, visit the EFCA GodSightings Web page or email godsightings@efca.org.
What were the previous names of EFCA ReachGlobal?
EFCA International Mission, Evangelical Free Church Mission (EFCM), EFCA Overseas Missions Department.
Are ReachGlobal and TouchGlobal the same thing?
No. EFCA TouchGlobal is a compassion-centered ministry that serves the whole EFCA, both nationally and internationally. In 2006, for legal purposes, TouchGlobal changed their ministry name from EFCA Compassion Ministries to EFCA TouchGlobal. You can learn more about TouchGlobal’s ministry by going to the TouchGlobal Web site.
