Avant and Crossworld are both Great Commission organizations committed to reaching unreached people groups around the world. As cross-cultural ministries, they operate in a combined total of 70 countries.

Avant is an interdenominational, global mission agency founded in 1892. It pioneers church planting and development among unreached populations and operates with a global budget of $25.25 million and serving in 50 countries around the globe.

Crossworld was established in 1931 (formerly UFM), is a global Christian missionary organization with over 260“disciple-makers” serving in approximately 35 countries. Its operating budget is $18 million.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing all financial affairs for both Avant Ministries and Crossworld. The CFO leads the Finance Leadership Team of both organizations through a unique and deeply collaborative Shared Services Alliance and serves as an ex-oficio member of the executive leadership teams of both organizations. The CFO provides regular financial reporting to their CEOs (Avant and Crossworld) and Board finance committee (Crossworld). Key responsibilities also include overseeing the budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with financial policies and FASB standards, managing investment advisory relationships and 403(b) retirement plans, and maintaining appropriate business insurance coverage. Additionally, the CFO supports strategic business development in unreached countries and participates in board and committee meetings as needed.