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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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2011-2012
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At the 2007 ICMC, campus disciples in the International Churches of Christ heard a stirring call to take a year during college or immediately afterward to serve the Lord wherever the need was around the world. Many lives have been permanently changed by this experience. See the Real Stories on this site.
Today, God is multiplying opportunities around the world for not only campus disciples but also singles, marrieds and empty-nesters to "go into all the world" and help churches on the frontiers of the mission. (Click on the Find A Need page to see all of these opportunities.)
This page is devoted to the campus One Year Challenge sites that have been officially reviewed and certified by the ICOC Campus Service Team. They ensure that each of the sites has been screened and approved as an optimum experience for our campus students. Churches who want to be included can apply at our Register tab on Disciple Adventures. Students who want to go can apply on our Register page.
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Auburn, Alabama
Charleston, West Virginia
Portland, Maine
Portland, Oregon
Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
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KIEV: On the Edge
People always wonder "What's in a name? A name? It could just be a name, or it could hold within its ancient symbols one's destiny. Simon was inspired to be a rock; Saul became a Paul; Levi became a Matthew. The name doesn't guarantee the fulfillment of God's vision for your life, but it can inspire, and help you recognize the opportunity to be who you were meant to be.
It has been exciting this last year to see some young men and women of God take a break from their pursuit of setting up an ordinary life after college to come and live in Kiev, Ukraine. As it turns out, the name "Ukraine" means "on the Edge" Although it's just a name, it has turned into a vision and a lifestyle for these five brothers and sisters. A new language, a new culture, a new climate, and a new life in the former Soviet Union has pushed these bold disciples to the edge of their faith.
After many years I have learned that it is not blessings that develop our character, but trials. After taking their first steps and jumping off the edge, I have watched their lives be transformed. It reminds me of when I took the jump into the Soviet Union almost 15 years ago. Converted and inspired by the great church in Kansas City, I was blessed with the opportunity to come overseas to serve God! It was scary of course, but after all the seemingly impossible trials, jumping off the edge of a normal, comfortable life ended up landing me in the loving and caring arms of my Creator. When I left everything I thought I needed, I found what really mattered.
PART I Chris Bekker
Let me introduce my friends. First to the USSR was Chris Bekker. Chris is from Johannesburg, South Africa. He has served full time with HOPE worldwide in Kenya and Somalia. A faithful and adventurous brother, he found himself in Moscow. Practically, he came to teach English, but in his heart he was continuing to build his picture of God by living in yet another country with Disciples. Chris then made the move from Moscow to Kiev with our family last year. Chris shares,
Wow, where do I begin? I have always had a desire to travel, to experience being with different churches around the world. It always moves my heart that every country, every church I go to has people who are willing to lay their lives down for what they believe. I was looking for a new adventure, and got a job offer in Moscow, so after prayer and many people saying 'GO GO,' I went.
Moscow was a SHOCK, but was hugely encouraging. At the first service, I met Shawn and was immediately welcomed into a new family group and have been constantly encouraged since. When the Wootens and Ryan moved to Kiev last year I was asked to think about moving down, too, so I agreed and said that if I find a job there, I will. I was in Kiev for one day and found a new job!
Honestly though, I often feel like I want to do more and give more. It's easy to get comfortable anywhere, but thank God for putting Shawn, Ryan and John in my life. I would not trade the times, memories and challenges of the last year and a bit for anything. If your heart is calling you, set your heart free and listen! I could not imagine not having met the people I have met, seeing the places I have seen, eating the food I have eaten. Sometimes I feel like the most fortunate of people to be living the life I am living.?
Chris' sense of mission and desire to serve the poor inspires me! He has been a real blessing and a great friend!
PART II Ryan Brown
The next courageous soul to arrive "on the edge" was Ryan Brown. Here is an amazing brother, whose life was changed over a piece of cheesecake. On one of our trips through the USA, we were in L.A. in the Orange County Region. Sunday after church the Wooten family shared in the blessing of having lunch with the Tom and Kelly Brown family. Ryan, their son who had recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCLA, had been visiting orphanages in Mexico and giving his heart to the kids there, and had dreamed of serving God further in this way. Ryan asked how he could help the orphans in the former Soviet Union. I suggested he move. That would be the best way to help the kids. I think he had expected that I would suggest something simpler, and there was a pause in eating the cheesecake as the idea of Ryan moving to Russia sank in with everyone. Something moved in Ryan's heart. As he asked more questions, the more real it seemed!
Tom and Kelly have done so much to serve the kingdom in advancing Campus ministry, and one of Tom's visions is for Campus students to take a year off and go somewhere to serve, before their lives settle down. It was great to see the dream come true in his own family! I am grateful for the faith and encouragement Tom and Kelly have planted in Ryan's heart to chase his dreams, no matter what the obstacles! I think we were all really inspired to see Ryan's faith take off! His heart for the Orphans and desire to serve launched him into getting ready to move. He had to buy his first winter coat and a few other things to prepare him for the transition from sunny California to the -30 degree winters of Russia, so he sold his car and many of his possessions and followed his vision.
Ryan is a gifted writer as well, and has been able to serve the church and HOPE worldwide in many ways. Ryan shares about his decision to move:
I was living in Los Angeles, CA and traveling across the border into Mexico every month to visit several poor orphanages there with a group of caring disciples, when I realized that I didn't just want to live an ordinary life. I wanted to live my life to help others. At that time I was fortunate enough to meet Shawn Wooten, who had been leading HOPE work in Russia for many years. He invited me to come to Russia, and now I am living in Kiev, Ukraine helping with HOPE programs there.
I love kids, I think, because I am still one myself, and I love to see them come out of their shells and find their true potential. I like to lend a smile and a helping hand to those less fortunate, and to remind them that they are no less valuable than anyone else. I believe it is God's will for all of us to help those less fortunate, and even if God decided not to give us rewards in Heaven for our good deeds done on Earth, helping other people is its own reward. I am never happier than when I am helping others, and all of life's problems seem to slip away when I am involved in other people's lives."
I was so encouraged by Ryan and the way he lets God use him. I remember when he first moved. He also got a job teaching English to help support himself. A lot of the lessons were early in the morning or late at night. It was January, and one of the coldest winters in years. Here is a brother who is used to waking up in sunny Orange County, California, getting in his car, driving to work, enjoying the sun, mountains and ocean. Now he is getting up, walking to work in -28 C. temperatures, so that he can give his heart to a child, who has no mom and dad, no one to hug, no one to tell him he is special. Well now they have that person.
Thanks to the Jesus living in Ryan, he chose not to love what the world has to offer, but love the Orphans, and this has filled his heart with the true religion! I am thankful for the friendship, the encouragement he has been. I am thankful for the piece of cheesecake that changed both of our lives! He has become part of our family, as he has turned my little girl into a kissy monster.
PART III - Petra Avsec
The next to step out on the Edge" was Petra Avsec. A great sister converted in London, she was then sent to her home country on the mission team to plant the church in Ljubljana, Slovenia. God has used her life to impact so many Christians. No matter what church I visit in Europe, someone wants me to give Petra his or her love! Petra has served so many, and now she has found herself in yet another country, continuing to love and reach out to others. Petra Shares about her moving to Kiev:
After being a disciple for 15 years having gone through several "desert" years and many times swallowed by work, including many weekends, I began to ask God in October 2005 to give me again the heart that is first and foremost committed to Him and His Kingdom. I asked Him to give me the heart to be willing to go anywhere, do anything. That was the prayer that changed the direction of my life.. And He answered!
About six weeks later I went to the Budapest conference. Several heart-touching lessons and a short conversation with Shawn Wooten stirred my heart enough to come to Ukraine for three weeks in February 2006. Seeing several programs in orphanages in Kiev and many programs involving orphans and elderly in Moscow, I knew God wanted me to serve people and especially those in need. Like the Bible says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
In April that same year I moved to Kiev, wanting to give but having no idea I would receive so much more back: spiritual encouragement and training, friendships, I love being a part of a big church where there is a healthy balance between those in need and those who can give help, since most of the time we are both needy and still able to give. Living in a foreign country reminds me more about me being a foreigner in this world. As much as sometimes I do not understand what people are saying (language difference) or what they are doing (cultural difference), in the same way I am a foreigner in this world to those who are not God's.. Being in the church of over 2000 disciples with many single brothers and sisters (just as I am) also gave me vision and desire to share about my experience with the disciples from smaller European churches and some in US. I would so much love to see more fellowship between these countries.
Although Petra is learning Russian to be able to communicate, it didn't stop her from reaching out to people in Kiev and giving them a chance to know about Jesus. In June, Petra was at a while studying her Russian. A young girl named Lena was their waitress. Petra started to share with Lena, and Lena came out to church. A month later Lena was baptized and became our sister!
PART IV - Rebekah Weidner
The fourth chapter of this story starts with a bold young lady from the Chicago area. Rebekah shares:
"'He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom what He is doing from beginning to end.' Ecclesiastes 3:11
I ended my senior year of college in, well, not the best place I've ever been spiritually. I felt the tug of the world and worldly ambitions, and God did not really have first place in my life. If things had gone according to my plans, after graduating from the University I would have immediately started my advertising career and moved to Chicago. The idea of moving to Ukraine had never crossed my mind! But God's plans aren't our plans. As I'm learning, they are so beyond what we can ever ask or imagine.
I spent this past summer living at home and getting back on my feet spiritually. During that time, I heard about the One Year Plan, a challenge for recent high school and college graduates to spend a year serving a church in the U.S. or abroad. As I have always dreamed of joining a mission team abroad, this idea really struck a chord with me. So I began investigating the idea of moving to Kiev. At the same time, I was still trying to pursue my advertising career, but God kept closing doors in that arena and opening them for me to come here. I began taking a Russian course and preparing to teach English as a foreign language, booked a flight, and started corresponding with the disciples here. It couldn't have been clearer that this is where God wanted me to be.
Today, after a week on vacation in Poland with disciples (an adventure in and of itself), and just having finished my second week living in Kiev, all I can say is a resounding GOD IS GOOD! For the first time in my life, I have to completely depend on God every day for my strength and security. And every day I see glimpses of his goodness. Simple things like figuring out how to plug in my computer, navigating the Metro or buying groceries have become my daily victories. Be it ever so slowly (ok, well it's only been two weeks...) I can see my priorities shifting, and new dreams stirring in my heart. I am still trying to figure out how I can really serve this church and use my talents, and what my life here is going to be. But I have no doubt that God is working in my life and in my heart. I am excited to experience what it means to live as a disciple in a foreign country, and pray that many others will be inspired to do the same. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me here!"
We are so blessed to have our first sister from the USA here in Kiev. I am thankful for the joy she has brought, and the desire to trust God.
There is quite a culture shock when moving to a new country, and Bekah has been quick to rely on God, and has given her heart to the sisters here in Kiev. I am thankful for her example, and am excited to see how God will use her here in Kiev. Bekah is also teaching English, and as God would have it, one of her students is in the Ukrainian Parliament, and another student owns the largest shopping mall in the Ukraine. I believe God is going to use Bekah to do something to change this nation for eternity!
PART V John Malutinok
The latest chapter arrived just last week! John shares a little bit about what brought him here:
"My name is John Malutinok. I came to Kyiv about a month after I graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I have only been here a few days, but so far it has been a pretty amazing experience already. The decision to come here was not that difficult. I kept hearing the "one year challenge" from Tom Brown and decided that I wanted to dedicate some of my life to God after I graduated. Much of my family heritage is Russian-Ukrainian and I have always had a dream to come to this part of the world and preach and help people here. I had dinner with Shawn and Lena Wooten over this past summer and as they talked about the culture, people and church in Kyiv, my heart longed to come here.
As the time grew nearer for me to come over, it all started to hit me: I was going to a place where I barely understood the language. I would be paid little for teaching English and would probably have little time or things for myself. I thought to myself, 'Couldn't I serve God a different way? Couldn't I just stay in the U.S. and do something a little "wiser" for beginning my career?' But as I was able to talk, pray, and think through these feelings, I realized that a step of faith in coming over here would totally fire God up, and that he would grow me and change me in ways that I could never be changed in my comfortable environment.
That being said, I am so encouraged to be over here. The few brothers and sisters I've already met are so encouraging, warm, and faithful. I feel so taken care of by the relationships here. The Wooten family has taken me in and it has been so encouraging to meet and build with their loving family. I am so encouraged to have my roommates, Chris and Ryan, who both speak English. Their hearts of generosity have already been extremely inspiring and convicting. All this being said, it is tough sometimes to think of the obstacles here like the language, getting around the city, lifestyle change, etc. But God is really working on me to become more adventurous and faithful and to really lean into the challenges with Him. A scripture that I've held onto for a long time, and that helps me here is Jeremiah 17:5-8, where the Bible describes a man that trusts in the Lord. My prayer is that God could use me in Kyiv this year to impact people for Him, whether it is through the orphanage or showing the Gospel to someone, or anything else. I know that God can do amazing things when we just have faith in his incredible power. Amen!
It has been so great to have John arrive. Last night we went out for dinner to celebrate his 22nd birthday! As he blew out the candle I thought of all the things God is going to do in his life this next year. The year 22 will be like no other year of his life. A year John will see God in a way he has never seen him. John has such a kind and loving spirit about him, and a character of integrity and gratefulness.
It's also so encouraging seeing the impact he is already having. We had a meeting of Parents of Teens for the church, and John shared about what it is like growing up in the church, and what helped him to fall in love with God. For the parents of the Kiev church to look at a boy who grew up through kids kingdom, pre-teens, teens, campus, and be faithful and excited about his relationship with God, was so inspiring for them! A real vision of how we want our kids to grow up. So a thank you to Dave and Peggy for being such great parents and raising a true Kingdom Kid.
Well that is the first five chapters of this story! I am sure the book does not end there! ;) I am sure the spirit is moving in many of your hearts even as you read this article. I want to encourage you, no matter what stage in life you are, take a step of faith. Climb out of the boat, go out to the deep water, and pray for the mountain to move! Break through the crowd and yell out for your king! Touch the edge of his clothes; fall on your knees before Him.
I can't think of a time I have given up something for God, and regretted it. I can think of a few times I held back and regretted it. Whether you move to a foreign country, do mission work, go on a HOPE worldwide volunteer vacation, serve locally or internationally, it all brings God glory! Put up a map! Pray for countries! Get a pen pal! Visit the nursing home! Pass out sandwiches to the homeless! Vacation in India with HOPE. Visit Europe, go to the Middle East, and visit Africa. Go teach! Preach! Serve and LOVE! Don't miss a chance to change eternity! The mission field is everywhere, because this world is not our home!
One-Year-Challenge: A Day in the Life
Life on a mission team is filled with ups and downs. Two years ago my wife and I came, with seven other Christians from the U.S., to start a campus ministry in a country where our churches exist underground because of government repression. Those first few months were especially filled with excitement, nervousness, fear, adventure and delight.
One thing I dont recall feeling: boredom! Every day brought something new.
Thanks to the One Year Challenge spirit that is sweeping our campus and singles ministries, we've been blessed with the arrival last year, and again this Fall, of several new disciples coming to help. These new disciples provide fresh enthusiasm for the mission. Critically, they fill the gaps left by team members who came for a year or more, then return to their home churches. In this way we're able to keep advancing the kingdom and training the new Christians as well.
One of my greatest joys is watching new arrivals. They come full of faith but also fear. Will I really be able to make it here, in another country, where everything is so new and different? Their humble, trainable spirit always inspires me. They want more than anything to be effective in sharing the gospel in a foreign culture.
But first things first. Learn the money. Buy a subway pass. Learn how to crowd onto the train. Get a bicycle (and for some, practice riding again). Learn where you can order food, and how. Get a cellphone. Learn how to strike up a conversation with someone who speaks English, but not natively, who may be nervous at first. Pray like never before, especially on those days when you wonder, Did I make a big mistake by coming here?
And then--sooner or later, they have a day that reassures them the sacrifice is worth it. God is at work, and I love hearing from them on those days especially. Not only is their effectiveness growing, but their faith is growing, too.
Here's a message I got from a brother who had such a day recently (some names omitted or changed for security):
Yesterday was the best day Ive had on the campus yet. I taught class in the morning near the ____ metro station, had lunch with [new friends] Daniel and Barry at ___ University, ate ice cream at a restaurant near campus with [new team members] Sandy, Helen and Janelle, rode bikes with Helen and then we went on a prayer walk on a wooded island on the campus of _____ University.
I ate dinner with [new local Christian] David, Helen, William, Chuck and three other new friends at ____ University, roller skated with my friends William and Steven, hung out a bit with [new team couple] Derrick and Patricia then stayed the night with Ronald. Man, I was beat and blistered last night, but it was awesome!
Not long after, one of his new friends decided to start studying the Bible.
To be a friend to sinners, and having daily fellowship with brothers and sisters who are about the same task--this truly is our mission!
"Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field" was Jesus instruction to his disciples. But be careful when you pray this--you may find God is wanting to send you!
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The churches in Scandinavia lost a whole generation of students a few years ago. Now they are rebuilding the campus ministry. Kim Reed, who leads the women in the church, is thrilled by the fact that help is coming from various corners.
Students from the United States like Alicia and Lindsey from Ft. Collins, Colorado and Ashley from Milwaukee, Wisconsin have taken a year off their studies to work as English teachers so they can support the revival of the campus ministry in Stockholm, Sweden.
Students from other parts of Scandinavia have also joined the effort. As the new year began the first campus Bible talk had 13 visitors. Students are starting to visit the church again and studying the Bible. In a part of the world where God is not foremost on students minds this is very encouraging news indeed!
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Blog Journals the Journey of One Year Challenge
Ever ponder taking a "One Year Challenge" for God in a foreign land to help the poor and help Christ's church? Elizabeth Ann Deam has kept a blog journal of her journey anecdoting such an adventure in South Africa.
"I got my visa! Like, I actually have it IN MY HAND!! Flight updates soon to follow. :)"
"Today (Saturday), I went to "Kids Club". This is a section of an area that is full of people living in shacks; complete shantytowns. Every Saturday morning, from roughly 9am to 1pm, over 200 kids come to this...area (that is really all it is...a fenced off area with trailers, kiddie tables, a few computers, and nowhere near enough coloring books or frisbees)...to play, to wait, to sit. Most of them get dropped off while their parents go to the store or just try and get things done. There are so many kids; and from ages two to 15. ... I truly respect that and agree with it; especially coming from a country that floods the news with "starving children in Africa", but really, is desensitzing us to it. Hopefully as I spend more time there, I can earn enough trust to take some pictures, because it is apart of my life now."
"There have been so many times in preparing to come here, and even since being here, that I have felt unequipped and plainly, not the best person for the job. But I do feel so needed. Im reading a book by Max Lucado called Outlive Your Life, and in the chapter I just read, he says: God doesnt call the qualified. He qualifies the called. This statement stopped me in my tracks when I first read it because it humbles me and encourages me tremendously, at the same time. Even though, yes, I wanted to come here on my own, God planned this for me; therefore, I am qualified to be here. "
"So the whole reason I'm here is actually to work with the campus and teen ministry of the Johannesburg Church of Christ. I'm doing this because I want to (obviously) and because they need help. It has been overwhelming the number of people who want to study the bible. On UJ (University of Johannesburg), we had our first bible discussion of the year (they don't do semesters here) this past Thursday and had 30 visitors! People are definitely just more pleasant here and don't like to say no to an invitation, but I do think they are also very open and looking for God. Realizing firsthand how many people need help knowing God in Jo'burg is opening my eyes to how many people need help knowing God everywhere!"
Enjoy the blog , and offer prayers as it is updated!
WARSAW, POLAND
Duration: One year or longer
Poland is a great European country with a population of 40,000,000--but with no International Church of Christ there at the moment. Planting a church in Warsaw will mean that one in ten Europeans will have a better chance to come to know God. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of this Godly task.
Volunteers would share their faith, study the Bible, baptize people and be an active part of the Warsaw church planting mission team. More people will hear the gospel, and more people will have a chance to be saved during the first year of the church. With the help of Disciple Adventures volunteers, the church in Warsaw will be started more powerfully with God acting through more disciples of Jesus with His Spirit.
We prefer to hire a qualified fulltime worker, but will accept self-supporting volunteers. We will provide a brothers' apartment and a sisters apartment.
To learn more about opportunities to serve in Poland, register here.
CHINA
Duration: One year or more
Our churches in China may be underground but the gospel can't be stopped! Come help us build a new campus ministry in the world's most populous nation. Most of our mission team is self-supporting, and teaching positions are readily available.
You'll eat with chopsticks in the university cafeteria while getting to know Chinese students, many of whom are open to learning more about Christianity. We'll teach you how to study the Bible with people who have been taught since primary school that there is no God, and you'll see God working in their hearts in ways that will build your faith!
Don't speak Chinese? No problem...many students speak English well and are happy to have opportunities to practice with a native English speaker.
To learn more about opportunities to serve in China, register here.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Duration: One Year or Longer
The Greater Pittsburgh Church serves a campus population of nearly 50,000 students, and we have hosted two successful summer internships in the last three years. The evangelist is a member of the ACR teaching staff and we have a documented history of training campus leaders from Boston, Philadelphia, Roanoke Valley and Northern Virginia churches. We are training students to support plantings and campus ministries at Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Rochester, NY.
The students will evangelize and train younger disciples, lead devotionals, Bible talks and participate in staff meetings and worship services as skills and gifts determine. Some may also support our teen ministry. The congregation may hire one or more of these volunteers for full time ministry locally or regionally.
The program will contain the following elements:
We can only accept self-supporting volunteers. We may be able to provide limited housing for some volunteers, or create a group housing situation depending upon transportation and other variables.
To learn more about this opportunity, register here.
ASHLAND, OREGON, USA
We are looking for disciples eager to reach out at Southern Oregon University (6,000 enrollment) and Rogue Community College. We are also looking for married couples or strong singles who can help us develop our married and singles ministry.
Our church started with two disciples and has grown to 35 members with no paid staff members. Our campus has doubled this year and we have raised up one evangelist already who is now leading Arizona State. We are a proven training ground for growing disciples. We started 2011 with 25 members. By August, we'd already had 15 baptisms. Our goal is to grow to 150 members within five years and plant two churches in Eugene and Bend, Oregon during that time. Eugene is home to the University of Oregon and Bend is critical to reaching central and eastern Oregon. Any participant would make a difference reaching our area of 200,000 people and the future of Oregon.
Our program consists of academic training, practical evangelism and discipling groups. The participant will have an opportunity to develop their preaching and teaching and will learn from being around a high-powered, fast-growing mission planting. This is a proven program having already raised up an ordained evangelist (Chris Schwartzenberger) who is now full time in Arizona.
We may be able to raise some money for a nominal stipend ($200/month). Other than that, they will need to support themselves. We will pay $300 for the person's move to Ashland.
See the recent ICOC Hotnews video !
PORTLAND, MAINE, USA
Do you want to be a part of mission team? Then Operation Vacationland is for you! Come take the one year challenge in Portland, Maine. Maine is known as vacationland because of it's beautiful beaches and oceans, mountains, lakes and countryside. Even though physically beautiful, it is spiritually desolate with so many that are lost. Come be a part of making history and starting a church from scratch. You will never forget this year and it will forever change your life. We seek to train people to go on staff, to grow in leadership and faith. Those that come for a year will learn how to evangelize more effectively, study the Bible all the way through with people, learn how to speak publically, learn apologetics and grow in overall bible knowledge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to say "I was on a mission team!"
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CHARLESTON & HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, USA
The Kanawha Valley Church Mission Team would like to invite One Year Challenge candidates to join us as we plant the church in Charleston/Huntington, WV and start the Campus Ministry at Marshall University! This is a great opportunity to use your one year to be a part of a mission team AND establish a Campus Ministry at the second largest college in the state of West Virginia! We have a handful of students that will be attending Marshall in the fall and are praying for the OYC to provide a shot of spiritual adrenaline to get the Campus Ministry off to a fast and solid start! You will play a critical role in establishing the church in the Kanawha Valley area and launching the work of evangelizing the entire state of West Virginia!
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, USA
Duration: Short term and long term
We are a small church with limited funds, but a big heart. Although no financial support can be provided, we can house many young and eager students willing to step out on faith and help make a difference in Jackson, MS. We can only accept self-supporting volunteers.
We're seeking disciples who can bring Energy, happiness, excitement, faith, love, young people, and family. A breath of fresh air and a renewed sense of commitment and conviction. We need help with developing small groups, setting up and cordinating activities, serving the poor, reaching out, organizing the order of worship, working with other campus ministries in the MidSouth, leading songs and preaching, giving midweek lessons, and leading communion. Above all, we're seeking volunteers who will love God, love Jesus, abide in the Spirit, and live as a disciple.
We specifically are seeing disciples who can help us start campus ministries at multiple universities. We have several major campuses with no disciples on them: JSU, 9,000 students, MS College, 4,800, and many more. Presently the youngest disciple here is 38. We need younger men and women to fight the good fight.
BAHAMAS
Duration: 1 Month
Summer Internship
The Bahamas churches of the International Churches of Christ are hosting an amazing summer internship opportunity in 2011. In the Summer, we will have our BSI-Bahamas Summer Internship program. Last year, we had 10 Interns. We are making preparation to have at least that many or more. Please apply as soon as possible. For US Applicants, it is will be an NON-PAID Internship. We will cover housing,some food costs and travel once you are in Nassau. You will be responsible for your airfare here and back. The Internship will run from May 28th-June 21st. We look forward to receiving your info.
To learn more about opportunities to serve in the Bahamas, register here.
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
We are re-starting the campus ministry in Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), Fundão island campi. UFRJ is one of the largest federal universities of Brazil, where public universities comprise the majority of the best and most qualified institutions.
We have only three disciples there; the campus has more than 20,000 students. The disciples are very young in their faith and we need help to evangelize the Campi.
Our church has 300 members and only two employees, the administrator (Marco Ribeiro) and the evangelist, Alexandre (his wife is not paid by the church, she has a Job and helps the women on her extra time).
As all the disciples on campus are men. It would be great if one of the program member that we would host could be a woman, to help to evangelize the women at college.
We can only accept self-supporting volunteers, but we are open to help with transportation/food/housing costs. The program member will be hosted in our members' household.
For more information, register here.
SOUTH AFRICA
Duration: One Year
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth Campus Ministry
We are looking for students or graduates who want to take a year off to come and help serve in the campus ministries in the churches in South Africa in 2011 & 2012. Churches in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth are looking for young men & women with leadership experience in campus ministry who would devote themselves to helping win souls and change lives in these cities. Isaiah 6:8 - Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
To learn more about opportunities to serve in South Africa, register here.
PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING AFRICA
December 15, 2011 to January 15,2012
Luanda, Angola & Maputo, Mozambique
A group of Christians from around the world are planning to go to encourage two Portuguese-speaking churches in Africa: Luanda, Angola and Maputo, Mozambique.
The purpose for this trip would be for disciples to spend time with the local disciples: encouraging, praying, evangelizing and doing whatever God desires for those two churches and for your spiritual growth.
In addition to the trips, there would be a fund raising aspect that we are doing that would go 100% to support the work in those two countries.
Take the challenge! Register here.
PORTUGUESE:
Queridos irmaos e irmas, em Dezembro 15 de 2011 a Janeiro 15 de 2012 um grupo de cristaos de todo o mundo estarao indo a uma viagem missionaria e de encorajamento a duas igrejas de Lingua Portuguesa na Africa: Igreja de Luanda, em Angola e Igreja de Maputo, em Mozambique.
O Proposito desta viajem sao os seguintes: visitar os irmaos e irmas destas igrejas, encorajando-os, orando com eles, evangelizer juntos, e tudo mais que o Espirito do nosso Querido Deus nos guiar a fazer para o crescimento spiritual destas igrejas.
Estas duas cidades sao estrategicamente localizadas a beira do mar, ricas em artezanato e belezas naturais and animais e passaros que so podem ser encontrados na Africa. Fazendo desta uma inesquecivel viagem para toda a familia.
Nos tambem estaremos angariando fundos que irao 100% para o supporte do trabalho de Deus e ajuda aos irmaos destes paises.
Venha conosco nesta inesquecivel aventura!!
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