If you’re looking to see how God can use you in Africa, AIM’s short-term Ignite program is a great place to start.

With a flexible attitude and a servant’s heart, you’ll be a blessing to many and be blessed yourself. You will not return home the same person. 

Ignite assignments vary widely. Every effort is made to match your gifts and abilities to an assignment that suits you.

SHORT-TERM FAQs           

Who can be a Short-Termer?
Vibrant, growing Christians 19 years old and older, or those who have finished at least one year of college.

Who pays?
It's up to you to raise your full  financial support from interested churches, family and friends.

How much will this cost?
Basic costs include: transportation to and from our headquarters in Toronto, cultural orientation, visa fees, medical insurance (if not already covered), administration, round-trip airfare, room and board, debriefing upon your return.

Estimated costs:
INDIVIDUALS
3 months :  $5,000
6 months :  $8,000 
12 months: $15,000
FAMILY w/ (e.g. 3 kids):
12 months: $40,000
SUMMER TEAM: 6-8 weeks: $5,000 (includes stipend for team leader and project expense for ministry)

Who makes travel arrangements?
We do the hard stuff. You arrange transportation to Toronto headquarters for orientation and de-briefing. AIM offers both individual and team assignments.

Individual assignments are unique. You tell us the kind of ministry you'd like to be involved in, how long you'd like to serve, where you'd like to serve, and when you want to go. We do our best to find a legitimate ministry that capitalizes on your strengths. Rotations for 4th-year medical students must be a minimum of eight weeks. All other individual assignments range from three months to one year.

Opportunities exist in the areas of Administration, Agriculture, Church Work, Community Development, Education, Engineering, Finance, Health Care, Missionary Kids, Theological Education, and Youth Work. If your area of interest isn't listed here, don't hesitate to contact us. We'd be glad to explore other possibilities with you.

Teams - AIM sends a number of summer teams to a variety of locations in Africa. Teams generally serve from six to eight weeks. Being part of a mission team is an excellent opportunity to serve while establishing quality interpersonal relationships with other team members and nationals. You'll need to be willing to give up personal rights and be vulnerable and accountable to the team. Together, you'll make a difference in each other's lives and in the lives of those you serve in ministry.

Summer team ministries can include: Aviation (AIM AIR team), Construction, Discipleship, Medical Ministries, Prison Ministry, Sports Ministry, Teaching, Youth Ministry, and Prayer Teams.