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Current AMP Opportunities
There are many ministry opportunities available for professionals wanting to serve short-term. Browse the list below to find something that interests you!
Administration
Bangladesh: Administrative Assistant needed to work on the field with the Regional Administrator.
Czech Republic: Office management - administrative duties
Nepal: School administrator needed to assist at the Bible College.
Peru: Iquitos - Person to oversee work projects.
Singapore: "Second career" couple with mid-level management experience for Academic Affairs position (wife) and Development and Management role (husband) at Asia Baptist Theological Seminary.
South Africa: Cape Town - Administrative Assistant for Good Hope Christian School needed.
Togo: Field business manager
Togo: Guest House Live-in - oversee cleaning, cooking, laundry, handle finances and shop for guest house.
Togo: The Blind Center is in need of a married man with administration and accounting skills to serve as the Administrator.
United States of America: Assistant Church Planter - For door to door canvassing and home Bible studies in Arizona.
United States of America: helping with worship & music ministry, visitation, leading Bible Studies, working with teens junior church or Sunday school (Spanish helpful). Suburban location in California.
Camp/Conferences
Brazil: Camp maintenance
Colombia: Camp maintenance - Masonry, Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, and Welding.
East Asia: Summer Camps and Winter Camps
Germany: Use your gifts and abilities to give a boost to the church in Germany. Who knows, maybe God has a future for you in Germany!! Camp work (Summer) Sports Evangelism (Summer)
Peru: Arequipa - Help with camp ministry in Arequipa area in months of Jan-March.
Campus Evangelism
Philippines: College Campus Ministries as part of a Filipino campus team; disciple-making ministry.
Children/Youth
10/40 Window: Student Center/Campus Ministries in Southeast Asia, Central Asia & the Middle East.
Australia: Scripture Class Teachers needed in public schools, as Scripture is taught as part of the regular curriculum. (No specific requirements.) This requires a one-year commitment, January-December.
Czech Republic: Need individuals experienced in children's and youth ministries to work with Czech churches.
Germany: Youth Music Teaching English as a Second Language
Kenya: Youth leaders / Counselors/Community Center development
Nepal: Singles needed to help in orphanage and children's ministries.
Peru: Iquitos - Children's worker.
South Africa: This ministry takes place in multi-cultural community with a church congreation that is beginning to reflect the multi-cultural mix. This individual or couple would work alongside a South African pastor in the Richards Bay community that lies about 1 1/2 hours north of Durban.
South Africa: Youth/Music ministry which takes place in a multi-cultural community with a church congregation that is primarily white, but seeks to reach the people within the community. This individual would work alonside a South African pastor. (Durban)
South Africa: Youth/Children's Worker for the Phoenix Fellowship. This ministry takes place in a primarily Indian Community but also has a developing Zulu population. This individual would work alongside a South African Pastor and an ABWE missionary. (Durban)
WIN - North Africa: Youth Intern needed to encourage expatriate youth as they grow up in this culturally diverse setting. A couple years of college and experience working with youth is preferred.
Church Planting
10/40 Window: Urgent Need for help in all WIN regions. Middle East/North Africa/Arabian Peninsula/Central Asia & Southeast Asia.
Colombia: Assistant Church Planter - (Spanish is a must).
Czech Republic: Need for retired missionaries or pastors experienced in church planting and organization and development
Japan: Assistance needed in church planting through English outreach and other methods.
Kenya: Church planters needed-both rural and city
Peru: Assistant Church Planter needed.
Portugal: Church Planting - One or more church planting assistants that enjoy working with youth or evangelism. Three church planters with strengths in evangelism, pastoral care, and/or youth work. ABWE American missionaries to partner with our newly established Portuguese missionaries.
South Africa: Assistant Church Planter - for furlough relief, Dutch or German language helpful (Cape Town).
Ukraine: Assistant Church Planter - for furlough relief.
WIN - North Africa: Theological Training of Pastors & Lay Workers.
Deaf/Blind Ministries
Peru: Iquitos - Deaf Ministry - Opportunities to conduct Bible Studies using sign language and teaching at deaf school.
Togo: Blind Ministry - Teach Braille literacy while students acquire independent living skills. Expose students to the Gospel and teach them to share their faith. Administrator needed.
Education
10/40 Window: Southeast Asia-Muslim majority nation - February 2007 and beyond...English speakers are needed to teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at the university level. Teachers (teaching in English) are needed for the following schools of study: Economics-Economics, Management & Accounting; Agriculture-Agronomy, Soil Science & Business Agriculture; Engineering-Civil, Electrical, Architecture & Information Technology; Political Science, Political Science & Sociology; Education-English, Economics, Math, Sciences & Elementary Teaching; Forestry-Management & Technology; Math & Science-Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology; Computers and Medical Education. There are plenty of ministry opportunities in this region. Relationships are easy to build with the many students that are learning to speak English, as well as faculty members. A short term commitment of ten months or more is preferred.
Argentina: Teachers - teach Scripture in public schools. Assignment would require a minimum of one year beginning with the school year each January.
Bangladesh: Teachers needed: High School French teacher, Middle School Social Studies teacher, and 5th grade teacher.
Bangladesh: A need for High School English and Science teachers for the year 2007-2008.
Bangladesh: Elementary teacher/helper needed for grades 2-3 English, grammar and reading, December-June 2008. Not necessary to be a trained teacher, but should have good English skills and love to work with elementary children.
Brazil: MK Teachers Amazonas; Natal; Amazonas Hospital; Sao Paulo (Pan American Christian Academy- elementary/high school; teaching certificate required)
Brazil: Porto Alegre - Teacher needed for K - 7th; 10-13 students. August 2008 - July 2009.
Brazil: Bahia - Theological education in Portuguese language in Salvador.
Brazil: Amazon - home school teacher for two elementary-age students.
Cameroon: A teacher is needed for 4th and 6th to teach two missionary children.
Chile: Teachers for kindergarten, high school maths, sciences, history and PE for high school boys needed mid-February 2008 through July 2008 at SCA.
Chile: Library help needed at SCA.
Costa Rica: MK teachers needed at Sojourn Academy. Classes taught in Spanish.
Czech Republic: MK teacher needed for Fall 07. Three children aged 8-13.
East Asia: 100+ volunteers needed for English camps in 5 cities.
East Asia: Teachers - urgently needed for furlough fill-in.
East Asia: TESL - Short-term personnel needed in East Asia for teaching English as a second language anywhere from 3 months to 2 years.
Ghana: MK High School level math teacher (Algebra, II, Geometry, Chemistry, Precalculus). Teaching anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
Ghana: Bible College Teachers - Pastoral experience, discipler, trainer.
Ghana: MK Teachers - elementary and secondary needed.
Hungary: Needs for 2008-2009: Elementary: Upper elementary • PE | Middle School: English • Bible • PE • Computer | High School: Science • Spanish • German • Drama/Communications | Other: Art • Nurse • School Counselor • NILD • Occupational Therapist • Secretary • Facilities Manager • Business manager
Nepal: Bible/seminary graduates needed to teach at Baptist Theological College.
Nepal: Literacy Training: Women/couples needed to do literacy training with Nepali women.
Nicaragua: Teacher needs at Nicaragua Christian Academy Teacher need at Spanish NCA: ESL. Pre-K (4 year old) First Grade High School Social Studies High School English All positions are for English speakers. More information can be gleaned from the school website at www.nca.edu.ni and by contacting Liam Starkenburg at director @nca.edu.ni
Papua New Guinea: Elementary & High School Teachers needed at MK Christian school we partner with.
Papua New Guinea: Bible College Teacher needed at Goroka Baptist Bible College to cover for furloughing missionaries.
Peru: Iquitos - Teachers for Bible Institute.
Peru: Lima - MK Teachers needed in home school setting and also needed at traditional school.
Peru: Lima - Monterrico Christian School: K4, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers needed. Spanish not required. Housing provided. Needed end of February 2008 through mid-December 2008. See www.mcslima.org for more information.
Peru: Lima - La Molina Christian School: 1. Music ministers and teachers. 2. Experienced youth directors that can train others.
Philippines: MK educators needed at Faith Academy in Manila and Davao City. Go to http://www.faith.edu.ph for updated needs and requirements.
Philippines: Missionary Trainers needed to teach mission's courses in traditional Bible schools and through church-based training programs. Master's degree and cross-cultural experience recommended.
Poland: Beginning 2006 school year, teacher needed for 2 MKs, aged 16 and 5. Special teaching needs. Contact kmead@abwe.cc
Portugal: Urgent need- one and possibly 2 elementary teachers needed for the 2008-2009 school year.
Romania: We need one High School MK teacher and one elementary teacher for the 2008-2009 school year to teach in the Haag Christian Academy in Targu Mures, Romania. Small classes.
Romania: Bucharest Christian Academy is in need of the following staff positions: *Chaplain (for high school)—responsible for weekly chapels (speaking only, not music) *Elementary Principal *3rd grade teacher *Secondary math teacher (grades 7-12) *Secondary English teacher (grades 9-12) *K-12 art teacher *K-12 Physical Education teacher *Guidance Counselor—K-12 *Computer/IT person—responsible for maintaining the school’s computer network, monitoring computers, able to teach computer classes *Librarian *Business Manager—knowledge of QuickBooks and basic accounting necessary **School Director needed beginning 2007/2008
Slovakia: Elementary and Secondary Teachers for roles in MK Education
South Africa: Teachers - urgent need for experienced teachers, (minimum two year ministry preferred): elementary, secondary and high school for Good Hope Christian School for missionary kids and nationals (Cape Town).
Spain: Teachers needed for Middle School Math, Middle School English, Middle School Social Studies, Piano, Speech/Drama, Elementary & Secondary Art, Elementary & Secondary Spanish, Computer Applications, Hardware/Software/Network maintenance and an ESL Teacher.
The Gambia: Literacy/Education specialist
The Gambia: MK Teachers - All grades (minimum one year commitment preferred).
Togo: MK Teachers - High School (Kpalime and Tsiko).
Togo: Elementary School Teacher for MKs-
Togo: Christian School Teacher Trainer--a person with teaching experience is needed to train Togolese teachers for the Christian schol movement in Togo.
Ukraine: Southern Ukraine missionaries are in need of short-term or career teacher. (a stipend and/or housing may be available.) for the August 2007-June 2008 school year. This would be a home school teaching position for grades 8 & 10.
WIN - North Africa: The following positions are available at an International Christian School: 1 Principal, 2 Elementary Teachers, 1 HS Science & Math Teacher, 1 Music Teacher
WIN - Southeast Asia: September 2007 and beyond...English speakers are needed to teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at the university level. Teachers (teaching in English) are needed for the following schools of study: Economics-Economics, Management & Accounting; Agriculture-Agronomy, Soil Science & Business Agriculture; Engineering-Civil, Electrical, Architecture & Information Technology; Political Science, Political Science & Sociology; Education-English, Economics, Math, Sciences & Elementary Teaching; Forestry-Management & Technology; Math & Science-Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Biology; and Computers. There are plenty of ministry opportunities in this region. Relationships are easy to build with the many students that are learning to speak English, as well as faculty members. A short term commitment of ten months or more is preferred.
ESL/TESL
10/40 Window: Southeast Asia-Muslim majority nation - February 2007 and beyond...Teachers of English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL & TEFL). Certification helpful, but not required. Those without a certificate will receive introductory training on how to teach ESL/EFL. There are plenty of ministry opportunities in this region. Relationships are easy to build with the many students that are learning to speak English. A short term commitment of ten months or more is preferred. updated 11/06
Australia: English Teachers needed to teach ESL on two campus locations. (No specific requirements.) This requires a one-year commitment, January-December.
Brazil: Bahia - English Church (Luis Eduardo Church) and ESL classes (ministry in Salvador).
Cambodia: People willing to teach ESL for 2-8 weeks.
Colombia: Trained ESL teacher.
Czech Republic: TEFL teachers always needed to assist in the evangelistic efforts of the local church.
East Asia: Teachers - English for children, youth, universities, technical institutes, and teachers colleges.
Hong Kong: A "roving" English teacher is needed for their churches to run English classes in order to reach into the community.
Mongolia: ESL Teachers needed in Ulaanbaatar for one month or more.
Philippines: TESL Trainers needed to teach short courses in traditional settings and in church-based programs for anticipating missionary service to other Asian nations.
Romania: We need individuals in Southern Romania to help set up a TEFL outreach, who will work with our local Church planters and evangelists.
Slovakia: We need people to help with TEFL outreach in partnership with churches and church planters.
South Africa: Opportunity to minister through teaching ESL in Durban
Thailand: Our partner church-plants need ESL teachers for 1-2 years, tentmaking in nearby schools and part-time in the churches.
WIN - Southeast Asia: September 2007 and beyond...Teachers of English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL & TEFL). Certification helpful, but not required. Those without a certificate will receive introductory training on how to teach ESL/EFL. There are plenty of ministry opportunities in this region. Relationships are easy to build with the many students that are learning to speak English. A short term commitment of ten months or more is preferred.
Leadership Training
10/40 Window: Evangelism, Discipleship, and Home Bible Studies
Brazil: Bahia - Discipleship of young adults in Barreiras.
Cambodia: People willing to teach a Bible book, a doctrine, or church helps for the Bible school we do with the Filipinos. The level of teaching is that of a Bible Institute for young adults.
East Asia: Leadership Training Personnel - for Bible studies.
Philippines: Theological Education Instructors needed in Bible and Theology to teach in traditional Bible schools for 6 months to 1 year to assist national Bible colleges and institutions. Master's degree and pastoral experience recommended.
Romania: Southern Romania needs Discipleship specialist - someone who will be able to develop and implement a 'bridge' strategy between our CMI (Church Ministries' Institute for lay leaders) and the leadership roles within our partnering churches The need for counselors was identified by our Romanian partners. The need is to establish a leadership training track that will train pastors and Christian workers in the area of counseling.
Togo: Bible Institute / Seminary Professors - Bible degree, pastoral experience helpful, French language ability highly preferred but not required, classes at three locations. A branch of the West Africa Baptist Seminary (WABS)
Ukraine: University Lecturers - Christian philosophy, cults, New Age, current movements, etc.
Ukraine: For EurAsia CMI (Church Ministries Institute) Teachers & course developers (unlimited) Term: career and short-term (if culturally sensitive) Educational level: graduate degree Location: anywhere within Eurasia Language: Russian preferable CMI boss: Dean of Extension or Distance Program Responsibilties: to teach extension modules in various locations, or to facilitate a distance course (via email) over the period of a semester, or to develop new courses (could be completed in English and translated) Note: We are not looking for one-time teachers, but rather those who could become well acquainted with the needs of the Eurasian churches through repeat contacts and church planting experience in Eurasia. Curriculum design specialists (two needed from 2007-2010+) Term: short-term Educational level: undergraduate degree, with specialty/experience in curriculum design Location: Odessa, Ukraine (Note: some work could be done in North America) Language: Russian preferable, but not necessary CMI boss: Dean of Extension or Distance Program Responsibilities: to assist in writing out consistent course objectives and requirements for all of our courses in both the extension and distance programs, based on ministry compentencies and course lists already developed Note: Depending on their background, they could also be involved in developing the course content, or at least in reorganizing content developed by others
Medical
Bangladesh: Short-term need for OB/Gyn, FP, Internal Medicine,Pediatrician, Dentist,Biomed technician to teach national employees, Christian Counselor,Nurses (If going for less than 3 months would be in an observation role; if more than 3 months, in a traditional nursing role.)
Brazil: Registered Nurses / Doctors - to assist at hospital (Portuguese or Spanish helpful, not necessary).
Brazil: Medical - help needed in Fortaleza, Natal.
Liberia: MD, Physician's Assistant,Nurse Practitioner,RN, Physical therapist,Student training in one of the aforementioned healthcare professions, 1-2 non-medical members to help with activities.
Papua New Guinea: Short-term MD, Dentist, Ophthalmologist
Peru: Doctors/Nurses to help in Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Lima, Chiclayo and Arequipa.
The Gambia: 2 primary care doctors, 1 nurse practitioner or physician's assistant to work with existing staff.
The Gambia: Doctors - There is a need for doctors anywhere from 6 weeks to two years.
Togo: Full staff needed for new hospital.
Togo: Optometrist needed
Togo: Primary Physicians-GP, FP, IM, Peds Time Frame-2 weeks to 2 years Special Needs: Early 2008-to cover during doctor furloughs. *March 2007-March 2008-Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioners At least a three month commitment starting after March 2007: Nurse Educators-At least a Bachelor's preferred with nursing education experience, especially in pediatrics and obstetrics. *Biomed Tech-Two weeks every six months to maintain hospital equipment/maintenance education.
Togo: Nurse/Midwife / Clinical Nursing Instructors - Masters level recommended. Must be registered in one of the 50 states. French desirable but not required, good physical health and stamina.
Togo: Pharmacy Technician - ability to speak French.
Togo: Hospital and Blind Center Maintenance - construction, plumbing, electrical, auto mechanics, mowers and general repair.
Ukraine: Nurses - for community health assessment.
Ukraine: MD, Dentist, Opthalmologist
WIN - Middle East: Physicians/Surgeons, Physicians Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Nurses and Physical Therapists are needed to do Medical/Nursing Education, AIDS Education and Medical University level teaching.
Miscellaneous/Other
10/40 Window: Please refer to "WIN-North Africa" for opportunities to serve in a Muslim majority nation in North Africa. These opportunities include: Education, Children & Youth, Business/Computers, Sports Evangelism, and Theological Training of Pastors & Lay Leaders.
Bangladesh: Agricultural Projects. Training communities and leaders in development of better agricultural practices and income generation.
Bangladesh: Physical Plant Director for the hospital. Will supervise a workshop with approximately 30 employees. Experience in construction, mechanics, electricity, plumbing, and more is helpful.
France: Someone to help with Children's clubs, Youth evangelization and literature distribution. French language experience would be very helpful.
Hungary: Maintenance: There are a number of projects awaiting skilled and semi-skilled teams for completion. These projects include carpentry, masonry, painting, and electrical tasks that would greatly improve the flexibility and efficiency of our Resource Training Center.
Japan: People are needed to assist in Coffee Shop ministry, beginning April 2008. Ability to lead a choir would be beneficial as well.
Japan: Someone with some music background is needed to lead a gospel choir outreach during a missionary furlough, 8/2008 - 8/2009.
Papua New Guinea: Construction Workers needed to build missionary houses, church buildings, pastor's house, Bible College building, etc. The need is for up to 2 years at a time.
Philippines: Community Service Trainers needed: Medical practioners, and those with expertise with hearing impaired.
Philippines: Short-Term "English Proficiency" Assistants needed, especially for pronunciation, to assist bi-vocational missionaries in developing their entry platform as English teachers into Creative Access Nations.
Slovakia: Economic Development: We need a person or couple from the professional world to help with skill training and economic development in partnership with churches and church planters.
South Africa: Media/Video--Looking for individuals who are gifted in the area of multi-media technology and video production. Person would also need experience in web design/graphics and camera work. The focus of this ministry would be on producing audio/visual/web products that can be utilized within the ministries of our Fellowship of Baptist Churches. This would also include the production of promotional videos for the team and the various ministries and projects our team is involved with. (Durban)
South Africa: Music/Discipleship--Looking for a couple or an individual who can focus on leading worship, training musicians/singers, in a new church planting situation. Looking for an equipped discipler as well. This couple/individual would be working with an ABWE missionary to help launch a new church planting ministry. (Durban)
Thailand: Builders needed for the PABWE-sponsored church-plant at the former tsunami center in southern Thailand. Construction is planned to begin in 2008.
The Gambia: Community development
The Gambia: Maintenance help
Togo: Maintenance Coordinator and Blind Center Worker needed. Maintenance Coordinator should possess electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and automotive skills. This position is to fill in for a furloughing missionary.
WIN - North Africa: Computer Information Specialists and Business majors are needed to enlarge our platform.
Sports Ministries
Brazil: Porto Alegre (South)
Brazil: Bahia - Sports clinics as an outreach in Barreiras.
Nepal: Hiking Ministry: Adventurous outdoor people needed to hike through the hills and mountains of the Himalaya region and assist with church planting.
Peru: Sports Evangelism - Spanish necessary.
Slovakia: Sports Ministry: We need individuals to assist with sports outreach in partnership with churches and church planters.
WIN - North Africa: Sports Evangelism
Women's Ministries
Czech Republic: Need women experienced in women's ministries and Bible studies to work with women in young church plants.
Kenya: Crisis Pregnancy Center that will involve single and married women.
South Africa: We will be embarking on a new ministry to AIDS/HIV people. Church planters willing to address the HIV/AIDS need through the local church.