Avant believes in self sustainability and equipping churches in the development of small business that can support the ministry and ministers’ families. Many pastors and ministers are prevented from continuing in ministry because of lack of funding. We have started small business initiatives but realize that we need people gifted in the area of finance and business to help coach, teach and encourage leaders starting in business.

Many times it is the woman who have the drive and aptitude to grow and maintain the business because the full weight of ministry responsibilities do not rest on them.

Avant is looking for a couple or a single who have a willing heart for this kind of ministry. It requires travel to the various business and ministry locations. The missionary must be willing to coach and encourage those starting a business through the long term, personally on the ground. We have the desire for unified teaching materials and the individual or couple must be able to develop their own curriculum. Many women are unable to read and write therefore auditory materials may be needed.

Avant believes in an incarnational approach to missions. The couple or individual must be willing to be a student of the culture, learn the language and or languages, take a posture of humility and always assume good will.

Life in East Africa can be sad and difficult. Although there are days you must be more driven and serious, continuing in such a state can be hazardous to your health.