International Personnel Resources & Services
IPRS journeys with missionaries, families, and field leaders from the moment God stirs a calling through every transition home. We pair decades of experience with personal, responsive care.
Mission Statement
We provide world-class personnel support so missionaries can focus on ministry. Every team member is empowered with the resources they need, while we uphold the highest standards of integrity and care.
- Global onboarding, relocation, and return services
- Holistic care for families and wellbeing
- Partnership with divisions, institutions, and leaders
Potential ISEs
Discover the steps, preparation, and support available as you explore an international calling.
ExploreCurrent ISE Resources
Find payroll, benefits, travel, and care resources to help you thrive in your assignment.
ExploreContact IPRS
Connect with the IPRS team for personalized assistance or to begin a conversation.
ExploreWhat Sets IPRS Apart
We collaborate with treasury, secretariat, education, and care partners to steward the entire lifecycle of an International Service Employee.
360-Degree Support
From application to repatriation, each assignment receives coordinated care, communication, and expertise.
Field Partnerships
We equip divisions, unions, and institutions with accurate guidance and responsive service.
Family Wellbeing
Missionary care specialists surround families with resources for resilience and thriving ministry.
Trusted Processes
Leaders rely on proven policies, digital tools, and seasoned staff to keep things moving.
We listen first, act quickly, and stay with you.
Whether you are discerning a call, navigating paperwork, or supporting personnel in the field, IPRS matches expertise with the care of a close partner.
Guiding With Experience
Meet the directors who coordinate an interdisciplinary team dedicated to missionaries worldwide.
Karen Porter
Leads Secretariat initiatives that keep personnel assignments moving, from appointments and policies to member care coordination.
German Lust
Provides strategic oversight for treasury and financial services that sustain missionary placements around the world.
Lissy Park
Partners with leaders across IPRS to coordinate operations, support staff, and nurture a culture of care for missionaries and their families.
Specialists Focused On You
Every assignment is supported by collaborative teams that steward key steps of service.
Annual Leave
Manages leave schedules so personnel can rest, reconnect, and return to ministry refreshed.
HR Relocation
Coordinates global moves – appointments, visas, shipments, and onboarding – so missionaries can focus on their calling.
Missionary Care
Provides holistic support – emotional, spiritual, and practical – for individuals and families in the field.
Benefits
Guides missionaries through healthcare, insurance, and financial support so their families are cared for while serving.