SERVE WITH US
WHAT'S YOUR GREAT COMMISSION CALLING?
Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI) has been training church planters for 30+ years, with the goal of training leaders in every country. Our God-given vision is to help plant five million churches worldwide. We have seen God do some amazing things along the way, and we believe God will give us everything we need to fulfill His vision. Come join the adventure!
Jobs
Do you have a heart for global missions? Our team of missionaries and office administrators is based in the United States and works internationally to equip national leaders to bring effective church planting practices to their people and nearby unreached people groups. We believe that, as Americans, one of our greatest resources is training. Our missionaries travel worldwide equipping, training, mentoring, and encouraging local church planters, pastors, and national leaders, so that they can reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ! We invite you to pray about joining our team!
Internships
Discover your passions and calling, gain valuable experience, and develop your gifts under the mentorship of a Dynamic Church Planting International team member. Our internships are two months to a year long, unpaid or support-raised, to equip you for a future in business, non-profit management, or global missions! We have local, international, and remote (digital) internships that build meaningful experience, as you support our mission to train church planters to plant 5 million churches worldwide! We can’t wait to help you grow into your calling with a dynamic internship!
Volunteer
Ready to make a difference with a unique skill you have? Everything we do at our Dynamic Church Planting International offices has ripple effects throughout the world, so when you volunteer your time with us, God uses it for kingdom impact in really cool ways, in really far-away places! Whether you are looking to give just a little bit of your time each year, or you are available to get involved a little deeper in what we do at DCPI, there’s a space for you here! We invite you to experience the thrill of contributing your God-given gifts to reach the world for Jesus Christ!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH DCPI
Passion for Christ:
As believers in Jesus, we are called to reach the world with the Good News! Our number one passion at DCPI is Jesus, and we believe that planting local churches is the most effective way to reach the lost and disciple them to grow up in Him.
Effectiveness:
We have developed powerful tools to support the planting of local churches that are simple enough to be used all around the world, but are powerful enough to establish churches that last. We keep our focus on supporting national believers, so they can reach the ends of the earth as quickly as possible.
Kingdom Bringing:
The world needs salvation! Nations who are lost and enslaved by the Evil One are desperate for God’s kingdom to come. As we have been working with local church planters, throughout the history of DCPI, we have seen true change in really dark places around the world! Expanding the local church is kingdom-bringing, and the world needs God’s kingdom to come!
International Teamwork:
We have partners and team members all over the world, who are just as passionate about planting local churches as we are! We continue to be amazed at the people God brings into our ministry, as we travel and serve internationally. We can’t wait to introduce you to the community of kingdom servants you’ll get to be a part of!
Everywhere Impact:
Dynamic Church Planting International has helped plant churches on 6 continents, in hundreds of countries, and in thousands of villages. When you join DCPI, you multiply your ministry to touch the farthest places, even the unreached peoples of this world through local church planters!
Significance:
There’s just something beautiful about getting to be a part of what God is doing among the nations! God has equipped you to make your unique contribution to His work according to your gifts, and we can’t wait to see how He’ll use you.
Current Job Openings
What is the DCPI Pitch Deck?
What is the DCPI Pitch Deck?
At DCPI Central, in the United States, we have been working at organizing DCPI training into an entire system, so that our partners who use our training within their movements can be even more effective.
In order to communicate the benefits of the New DCPI System, we have put together a "Pitch Deck"--a presentation that you can print or use digitally to explain how DCPI works and how we can help church planting movements accelerate.
Check out this video that walks you through the entire Pitch Deck, so you can start using it in partner conversations today! 👊
Here are some things you'll love about the pitch deck! 👇
1. Clear description of a DCPI church
In the Pitch Deck, you'll find slides that explain the definition of a church. At DCPI, it's not enough just to plant churches, we want to be training leaders to plant HEALTHY, REPRODUCTIVE, and DYNAMIC churches. This means, we teach our church planters to be ever-innovating to reach their communities with the Good News about Jesus. If something is "dynamic," it can never die. It ever-evolves to stay relevant and life-changing for its community.
2. Clear picture of DCPI's training tracks
DCPI offers 8 training tracks. Up until this point, we have always offered our training tracks as individual options. Many people attended more than one training track, but our presentation of them was more of a menu--where people could choose one that they wanted to take. Now, the training tracks fit within the entire DCPI system, so leaders can see how each training track applies to them within their context and their church planting movement. That means, the training tracks' objectives are clearer.
3. Clear picture of our relationship with CPMs
Our primary focus, in using this Pitch Deck, is on church planting movement leaders. Church planting movements will each receive a customizable church planting training plan that's relevant to their context and leadership structure. In the flywheel graphic, the movement leader and trainers are all at the center of the circle. Our goal is to place ourselves beside our movement leaders, helping them to keep their training system going, so they can continue to accelerate the number of church plants in their movement. This calls for a longer-term relationship with our movement leaders, and it calls for us to engage them deeper in the ongoing work of getting their leaders trained. We are like a coach cheering them on, as they build their movement.
4. It's a new way of communicating
You'll notice in the Pitch Deck, that most of the language is "you-focused." That means that we are doing less talking about how great we are at DCPI and more about how we want to help our partners dream bigger. We've included actual images of our trainings. We've included a lot more color. We've included a lot more talking about the other person, and our goal is to adhere to the concept of StoryBranding by Donald Miller. We want to talk to them as the hero of their story, and we are the compassionate coach who comes alongside them to help them get to their goals. This way of communicating is more in-line with who we are at DCPI, anyway. We are a group of individuals around the world who want to see their visions come true in Jesus' name!
5. Regular updates to the Pitch Deck
We are releasing the Pitch Deck for the first time in fall 2023. Our primary objective in Q4 is to receive feedback about the Pitch Deck and the DCPI system, so we can make it as helpful as possible for our leaders around the world. As we receive this feedback, we plan on releasing regular updates, so be sure to check back here and on our resources page for the most updated version.
Download Your Copy of the Pitch Deck Today!
Start using the Pitch Deck Today:
Here is a quick checklist to get you started with using the DCPI Pitch Deck today. Remember, we are using this primarily to attract new partners, but this can also be used in donor conversations and more!
Set up an appointment with a movement leader to discuss the new DCPI System of Training
Present the Pitch Deck to the leader and offer to help them build a customized plan
Schedule them into a nearby DCPI training in your world zone, so they can see what DCPI training looks like in action
Follow up with them after they attend the DCPI training to get their training plan going
Keep a regular relationship with this leader, so we can deepen their engagement with DCPI content and expand their impact through church planting.
Don't see a job that fits your skills and experience? We often customize positions based around our needs and your unique skills and calling. So, if you don’t see a job opening that is a perfect fit with your skills and experience, please apply anyway. We are happy to meet with you and help identify a position that fits YOU!
LOOK INSIDE
What is the DCPI team like?
Our DCPI Central team is made up of adventurous, fully-devoted disciples of Christ, who love starting new things, meeting new people, engaging cultures, and helping global leaders plant dynamic churches throughout the world! We are adaptable, persistent, generally autonomous individuals, who work together in unity. We come from a variety of Christian denominations, and we support the planting of churches that believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We respect fresh ideas, and we love providing coaching and growth opportunities for those who are ready for more! We are fun and playful, we’re passionate about reaching the world! Many of us live throughout the United States and around the world, yet we work together seamlessly using technology. We would love to make a place for you within our team!
TO APPLY
Be a Part of a World-class Team!
Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI) is continually hiring passionate individuals who want to reach the world for Jesus! DCPI is a 30-year-old, stable, not-for-profit organization that is growing!
We are continually looking for people who:
Have a passion for reaching the lost with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Aspire to be a part of a great organization that reaches into the farthest corners of the world, providing training and support, so that national leaders can carry the torch farther than we could reach on our own.
Are hard-working team players, who work with integrity and purpose, focus and autonomy, and a love for God’s Kingdom.
Learn continually and who take ownership of their role. We are engaged at work and we need people who work wholeheartedly to fulfill their duties while exhibiting integrity, agility, process improvement, stewardship of the resources entrusted to them, and who thrive in a productivity-driven environment.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today!
TRUTHS & MYTHS ABOUT SUPPORT RAISING
Truth #1
TRUTH #1: God sends you, and God provides for You.
As stated in I Thessalonians 5:24, “Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” God sends individuals into the world with a purpose—to effect significant change (Matthew 9:37-38, Romans 10:14-15). His mission involves bringing hope and redemption to a broken world (Matthew 9:36; Romans 3:23, 6:23, Matthew 11:28-30, John 3:19b, John 11:25-26). When God calls you to go on a mission, He ensures your needs are met because His resources are boundless (Psalm 50:10-12) and His provision is abundant (Ephesians 3:20). Providing for your necessities, especially financial ones, is an inherent part of God’s character (Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:14) and is particularly evident when you are serving on His mission.
Myth #1
MYTH #1: Support-raising is like asking for handouts and begging for money.
Think of it this way: when you see a billboard encouraging you to buy a Big Mac, you don’t consider it begging for money. Similarly, when inviting God’s people to invest in something as extraordinary as spreading the Gospel, it’s not begging but an opportunity to be part of the greatest cause ever known. If some choose not to contribute, there will always be others eager to seize that chance. In fact, you are inviting them to step into a great faith adventure of participating in the Great Commission and trusting God to provide. Their faith will grow, and this will be good for them and for you!
Truth #2
TRUTH #2: God provides for His ambassadors through His people.
2 Corinthians 5:20 emphasizes that “we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, ‘Be reconciled to God.'” When you embark on a mission, you represent not just yourself but God, His Gospel, and all of His people to those you encounter.
It is crucial to understand that God’s people are genuinely eager to invest in Missions. Many individuals work diligently for 40-60 hours per week, allocating a significant portion of their earnings to support their families. However, they also possess a deep desire to impact the world positively. Consequently, they actively seek ways to support God’s work in various capacities. In fact, God commands His people to contribute to His mission, whether it be supporting the church, ministers, or missionaries, all of which help spread the Gospel and aid those in need. God delights in working through His people to provide for His noble causes.
Myth #2
MYTH #2: I won't get paid while I raise support.
We're happy to say that this simply isn't true. At DCPI, from the time you have money in your support account, you will be able to draw a paycheck. We expect all of our missionaries to reach 100% support before they step into their official DCPI job. This means that the entirety of your job, for the first few months, will be raising support. You will get paid during this time. And, after you have reached 100%, you will continue getting paid. We will even give you 10% of your time to maintain your supporter relationships.
Truth #3
TRUTH #3: I can do this in 100 days.
We encourage all of our DCPI missionaries to take a prayer retreat, attend support-raising bootcamp, read The God Ask, and lay out a plan to meet with and raise 100% of their support in 100 days. Even missionaries who have had very high support targets, based on their housing and insurance expenses, have been able to raise 100% of their support in 2-3 months. Our goal is to walk you through the process from start to finish, so that you can confidently trust God and walk through your support-raising season with faith and victory!
Myth #3
MYTH #3: God doesn’t know who will support me.
Although it might sound absurd, the reality is that God already has a team of prayer and financial supporters lined up for you, even months before you embark on your journey. Your role is to pray and seek out those individuals, and you will undoubtedly be amazed at how God provides when you find them. We believe a more accurate way to understand support-raising is actually supporter-raising or "friend-raising," because this is more about the relationships than the money.
Truth #4
TRUTH #4: My paycheck will cover my expenses.
At DCPI, we take into consideration your needs for insurance, housing, travel expenses, ministry expenses, and even support-raising expenses, and we calculate your support target based on all these factors. This means that the amount you raise for your support will be different from nearly everyone else's, and it is designed to ensure that you will have what you need to stay in ministry for the long-run. Our goal is to set you up to be able to continue working and living in a healthy environment, as you would in any other career. So, when you consider raising support, know that you will not be leaving your family destitute. You will be making a reasonable paycheck, including the expenses you need to continue doing this ministry.
Myth #4
MYTH #4: Support-raising works great for short-term trips, but I could never do this for my salary.
While it’s true that support-raising is very effective for short-term missions, there are many missionaries who choose support-raised careers on purpose. The spiritual and relational benefits of having men and women on your team, praying for you, encouraging you, and fully-committed to your ministry are immeasurable. And, if you ask most support-raised missionaries, they will tell you that, though they don't know how, they have never been without. God supplies all your needs, and a support-raised missionary salary doesn't mean you will go without provision.
The DCPI team is full of people like you who sought the Lord, heard Him lead, took a huge step of faith, and watched God provide for them every step of the way. This can be your story, too.
Internship Opportunities
Materials/Graphics Intern (Remote)
This internship will work alongside our Director of Materials and Translations to create and rework PowerPoint presentations to match our new branding to help people around the world be able to learn how to plant churches. By the end of the internship, this individual will have robust experience designing PowerPoint presentations and will have a variety of graphic pieces to add to his/her portfolio.
Social Media Intern (Remote)
This internship will work alongside the Director of Communications to outline a social media plan for DCPI going forward. This intern will help develop and schedule social media content for Facebook, Instagram, Google Local, YouTube, and other platforms in order to reach our target markets with appropriate calls-to-action (CTAs). By the end of this internship, the individual will have robust experience strategizing, developing, and scheduling social media in a non-profit setting.
Human Resources Intern (Remote or Oceanside, CA)
This internship will work alongside our Director of Human Resources as well as our Director of Recruitment and Retention to provide support to maintain and enhance DCPI’s human resources procedures from talent acquisition and employment in-processing to employee relations and termination. This position will also enhance staff and volunteer appreciation and team-building. By the end of the internship, this individual will have in-depth experience with human resources processes to apply to business and/or non-profit work in the future.
Writing/Copy Editing Intern (Remote)
This internship will work alongside our DCPI Communications team to help revise a book that was published over 20 years ago. This intern will work in Google Docs to input chapters of Paul’s book and proofread them for content and typographical errors. This intern may also assist in the creation of other writing for web pages, blogs, emails, and social media. By the end of this internship, the individual will have a robust understanding of the editing process in both digital and written formats.
Storytelling Intern (Remote, Option to Travel)
This internship will work alongside our Director of Training to gather stories of those whose lives have been impacted by the DCPI trainings we’ve offered around the world. This individual will interview (via phone, WhatsApp, Signal, or Zoom) our contacts from other countries and type their stories into reports for future use. They will also work alongside our Communications team to write stories into a format that can be used for blogs, emails, and social media. During the internship, this individual will have an opportunity to raise funds and travel with one of our DCPI teams to another country to participate in a training. By the end of the internship, this individual will have a greater understanding of the impact of global missions and communications and will be more prepared to do missions work in the future.
Operations Intern (Remote or Oceanside, CA)
This internship will work alongside our DCPI Operations team to orchestrate the office environment of DCPI, including supporting administrative staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining standard operating procedures for DCPI systems. By the end of the internship, this individual will have hands-on experience with administration and leadership to apply to missions, business, or other fields going forward!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Events
Our DCPI events are so much fun! Join our team of volunteers who plan and coordinate events throughout the year! We’d love help with connecting with partnerships, inviting philanthropists, and choosing all the details to make the events great! If you are a photographer, worship leader, audio/visual tech person, we’d love your help making our events great!
Storytelling
Do you like to travel? We are constantly working to keep our organization personal by capturing the stories of the people impacted by our trainings and the churches planted as a result of them! Capturing these amazing stories in video, written story, and photo would be fantastic! Plus, you get to travel and meet some truly amazing people!
Legal
If you are a lawyer or have experience in Human Resources, international affairs, tax law, or other, we would love to have your advice!
Graphic & Web Design
Our website is our hub for communicating with people around the world! We also develop a lot of communication pieces, reports, banquet/events, powerpoint presentations, and fundraising materials. If you know graphics or web design, we invite you to jump in with us for a project or two!
IT
Our offices communicate globally, and having the right IT setups is really important for us. If you have a heart for IT, we would love your help! We’re always grateful for a system that’s set up right!
Financial
Are you experienced with finance? Our organization is always looking for leaders with insight into financial management and stewardship. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we strive to be as transparent as possible, and we would love your help to make our finances organized, healthy, and public!
Will you volunteer with us?
The gifts and talents God gave you are meant to be used as a part of His Kingdom.
When you serve with us at DCPI, you’ll experience the joy of participating in the Great Commission and seeing His Kingdom Come on earth.
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