Opportunity Title: Volunteer Visiting Lecturer
Location: Mbale, Uganda
Number of Positions: 1
CRCNA Ministry Involved: Christian Reformed World Missions
Time Commitment: 2 to 4 weeks
Dates Opportunity is Available: Immediately – Some options for dates include October 13-28, 2008; December 1- 16, 2008; and March 16-31, 2009.
Purpose:
- To teach a course in Old Testament (Pentateuch), Missiology, or Pastoral Ministries at the Pentecostal Theological College (PTC), which is the theological school of our partner, the Pentecostal Assemblies of God in Uganda (PAGU).
- To strengthen the PAGU in leadership and capacity development by teaching courses and helping to meet the staffing need at PTC.
Specific Responsibilities:
FIELD RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach a course in Old Testament (Pentateuch), Missiology, or Pastoral Ministries
NORTH AMERICAN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Educate the CRCNA and others about the nature of the global church and its mission.
• Encourage CRC churches to develop a deeper passion and involvement in international missions.
• Communicate the nature and value of CRWM's ministries to the CRCNA and beyond and participate in support-raising for those ministries by developing and maintaining a network of supporting churches and individuals which will provide prayer, care and financial support for the ministry.
Qualifications:
• Mature Christian committed to Christ, who is a Canadian or US resident
• M.Div. or equivalent theological training
• Pastoral and/or teaching experience
• Compassionate and respectful of other cultures
• Flexible, adaptable and able to view life with a sense of humor
Expectations of the volunteer:
1) Complete and submit a volunteer application form and resume/CV;
2) Ability to pass a background check;
3) Raise prayer and financial support by inviting individuals, businesses and /or churches to give to this opportunity;
4) Attend an orientation session in the Home Office
5) Adhere to CRCNA Standards of Conduct
Budget: please note that costs are estimated and listed in US funds
$5000 US for transportation to and from the field, transportation on the field, housing and utilities, ministry expenses and miscellaneous expenses.
Benefits:
1) Growth in your faith and relationship with God;
2) An opportunity to foster new attitudes, perceptions and relationships;
3) A chance to learn from, serve and be served by a different culture;
4) The opportunity to share your Christian faith with others who may not know the Gospel;
5) Serve as an encouragement to Christians in Uganda;
6) Apply your current gifts and talents and discover some new ones;
7) Develop a personal perspective on poverty, missions and/or development work;
8) Grow in your understanding of the basic principles for international missions
9) Gain personal satisfaction by seeing first-hand how your prayers and contributions to CRWM have impacted communities in Uganda;
10) Assist in educating and raising awareness within North America about the social/political situation in Uganda.
11) Expenses directly related to this volunteer opportunity are tax-deductible.
Support Services Provided: ServiceLink and CRWM agree to provide:
- orientation materials as well as ongoing logistics and support to meet the needs of the volunteers and local community;
- pre-trip orientation (required)
- consultation and/or visits by missionary staff when available;
- opportunity to help volunteers link their individual/church’s mission and vision to work being done;
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please contact us today at volunteer@crcna.org.
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