Because of the short-term nature of The CoMission ministry, applicants have no language requirements. The Alliance concentrates on church planting in close cooperation with the indigenous churches of the former Soviet Union and East Central Europe. It's goal is to see 5,500 new churches established in five years and to conduct training conferences for pastors leading these new congregations. Eight hundred church leaders from the former Soviet Union and East Central Europe attended this May 1992 meeting in Riga, Latvia. Seventeen participating ministries have a goal of placing 400 long-term missionaries.
Language study is required.
Candidates raise support according to marital status, family size, and other requirements of respective member ministries of The Alliance. The Russia 250 Project assists CIS national church leaders in the recruitment, training, and support of indigenous workers whose goal is to establish 250 new congregations by December 1995. Ministry specialists with experience on many continents are assisting Christians from Soviet successor states in the development and implementation of church planting strategies. Western missionaries can also serve in support roles as consultants, resource providers, teachers, and prayer partners. Similarities and Distinctives The CoMission, The Alliance, and Russia 250 Project goals are complementary rather than competitive.