A couple is needed to work with the Kanazawa Baptist Church in Japan. With a large influx of internationals, English is the predominant language, however very few of the church staff are proficient. One worker would assist with connecting through out the city and building relationships, conducting services in English, etc. One worker could also be utilized in the church’s kindergarten to assist with bi-lingual parents. (Other ministry options are available throughout the community). Some funding is available (room, board,)
WHERE: Japan WHEN: Anytime LENGTH: One Year
Medical Training
Doctors, nurses, and dentists who can lead seminars and train medical personnel are needed in Armenia. Seminars and skills training will be held in hospitals, the medical school and at the ACMA training center. there would also be the opportunity for hands on work with doctors, residents, nurses and dentists in hospitals/clinics and medical outreaches through churches depending on the skills of the individual. Volunteers are free to pray and share their faith with patients. many have come to know the Lord through these clinics.
WHERE: Armenia WHEN: April, May, and September 2010 LENGTH: 1-2 weeks up to a month
The Timothy Project
The Timothy Project coordinates mission trips and activities for church groups (primarily youth) in the southeastern United States. They work with groups to coordinate their missions activities, lodging, meals, and more. Groups can do VBS or Back Yard Bible Clubs for at-risk children, ministry to homeless, construction, environmental stewardship, or a
combination of options. (Click For More Information)
WHERE: Variety of Locations in the Southern U.S. WHEN: Summer 2010 LENGTH: 6 days
Boarding School Ministry
Teams are needed to travel to the far north of Chile (in the Andes) to minister to children who are left at government run schools for months at a time. Feeling abandoned, the children need love and attention. Groups could provide sports clinics, craft activities, and English classes. Time, love, and attention are needed most. Because this is an impoverished area of the country, groups will need to provide ministry materials (craft supplies, sports equipment, etc.). When: Anytime except January and February (due to weather)
WHERE: Arica, Chile WHEN: Anytime except January and February (due to weather) LENGTH: Open
Ministering among the "Lead" people
Medical teams and professionals are needed to work among the "Lead" people of Arica. In the far north, several thousand people (men, women, & children) have been exposed to lead, mercury, and other heavy metals due to chemical waste dumping. Barrels of toxic chemicals continue to seep into the ground and drinking water around their homes. Basic medical attention as well as specialized services (optometrists, gynecologists, dermatologists, hematologists, etc) is desperately needed. Local officials are unable to provide adequate treatment.
WHERE: Arica, Chile WHEN: Ongoing LENGTH: Open
Urban Summer Day Camp
Summer mission teams will provide a ministry that goes a long way to bring the presence of Christ to this area of need. Part of the ministry will include a VBS-like summer day camp experience for neighborhood children. Other work will include maintenance projects, backyard bible clubs, music group performances or work at other ministries in the community.
WHERE: San Antonio, TX WHEN: Summer 2010 LENGTH: 1 Week
All Church Challenge
Individuals/teams will work in the impoverished areas of Phillips and Lee Counties. Projects will include VBS/Sports camps, Bookshelf Buddies (a mentoring literacy program combining light construction with reading times), Stories on Wheels, community garden,and blessing ministry.
WHERE: Helena, Arkansas WHEN: July 2010 LENGTH: 1 Week
