Job Description

In our area there is a great need and desire to learn another language due to the coming ASEAN community and there are many opportunities in local communities and schools to run language camps. For example, English, Chinese, Malay and many more languages are all in demand in our area.

You will contribute to the vision and mission of the team by living and working incarnationally among our people. With this foundation you will be involved in sharing the good news of life in Jesus, making disciples and praying in order to kindle movements of Jesus-followers among our people.

The region is known for its plurality with multiple ethnic groups, cultures, religions and languages co-existing in the region. There is also a significant Muslim population, which distinguishes this area from other regions of the country.

Responsibilities

- Organize and teach language camps in local communities and schools
- Spend time with students, teachers and community leaders and build relationships, giving opportunities to share your life and faith with them
- Language and culture learning
- Opportunity for home stays and cultural experiences
- Work with a long-term team and learn more about long-term ministry

Qualifications

Most importantly come willing to learn from others, able to adapt to a new culture and be flexible and have a servant heart. However, a teaching background and experience an advantage but not necessary.

Living Situations

The applicant should be prepared to live an appropriate lifestyle within the community in which they will live. Among other things, this relates to dressing modestly, and being sensitive to the dietary restrictions of our neighbors, is very helpful as this would build bridges with your neighbours and friends. It also means contextualizing the language we use to share about Jesus. In the local culture it is important that the men relate to the men and the women relate to the women.

1. Committed to direct ministry among our focus people.
2. Able to maintain good spiritual health, even in the face of practical and spiritual challenges.
3. Willing to work together on diverse team of people from different cultures with mutual accountability, but also self-reliance.

Thailand

Teaching / Lecturing