Quest: Disciple Maker – Poitiers, France
Make disciples in one of the most unreached cities in France—and one of the most strategic university hubs in Europe.
Poitiers, France is a city of around 250,000 people, yet less than 0.25% are active evangelical or Protestant Christians. Roughly 5% identify as Muslim, and fewer than 5% as practicing Catholics. Most residents do not practice any religion at all.
In this spiritually dry environment, you’ll work alongside one of the few local evangelical churches to equip and disciple believers in Disciple Making Movement (DMM) strategies , with the goal of launching house churches throughout Poitiers, across the region, and even throughout France.
Poitiers is also home to the University of Poitiers , one of France’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, with over 30,000 students from more than 130 nations—including many in the 10/40 Window. This unique setting provides incredible opportunities to disciple students who may later return to their home countries as trained disciple-makers.
Ministry Responsibilities
Required Activities
- Study French at the University of PoitiersUniversity French Program
- Build relationships and friendships among classmates
- Prayer walking and spiritual disciplines (Scripture, prayer, etc.)
- Participate in team meetings and local church activities
- Join youth ministry and prayer efforts
- Lead or participate in Three-Thirds discipleship Bible studies
Optional Activities (based on skills and language development)
- Help facilitate worship
- Preach or teach at the local church
- Teach English to locals or students
Time Commitment
Minimum: One semesterPreferred: Two semesters (late August – early June)
Two semesters allows time to gain confidence in French, build relationships, and make a lasting impact. A full academic year also better prepares you to serve long-term in a French-speaking country—whether in France or elsewhere in the francophone world.
Summary
- Role Type: Short- to mid-term (1–2 semesters)
- Location: Poitiers, France
- Support Raising Required: Yes (Donor-supported position)
- Reports to: Field Team Leader