Serve Asia Short Term Missions Coordinator for the Philippines

Join our team in the Philippines and come alongside people as they discern God's calling and engage in short-term mission through the OMF Serve Asia discipleship program.

Animists, Children and Youth, Poor, Professional, Rural, Urban, Young Adults and Students
Personal Discipleship, Administration, Mobilization
More than 3 years, 1 to 3 years
Philippines


Job Description

Serve Asia is OMF's short-term missions discipleship program. As a Receiving Serve Asia Coordinator, you will help screen, prepare, receive and debrief those who want to serve short-term (less than 12 months) in the Philippines. This role is based in Manila or Davao and is accountable to the Philippines Field Director and Ministry Leaders Council.

Responsibilities

Know OMF Philippines' short-term missions opportunities, visit ministries as needed, and communicate with inquirers and field leaders to ensure suitable placements. Be aware of current global and local trends in the Philippines. Promote opportunities to mobilizers and other Serve Asia Coordinators throughout OMF and manage short term opportunity postings on the website, social media, etc. Respond to and manage inquiries and help match the right opportunity, affirming the value of missions discipleship and walking prayerfully in relationship with each inquirer, working closely with strategy leaders to screen applicants and decide on placements. Guide accepted applicants through the preparation stage of planning trip logistics including working with strategy leaders to coordinate and manage placements, keeping field hosts informed of developments, provide pre-departure orientation/cultural learning working closely with Daniel Learning Coordinator, and post-term debrief. Be willing to work flexible hours and do some travel.

Qualifications

Strong administrative skills, able to schedule and coordinate event and details. Good communication skills, fluent in spoken and written English. Has a heart for discipleship and to walk with those exploring missions and God’s calling in their lives Works well with others. Culturally sensitive. Basic knowledge of word processing, email, social media.

Living Situation

Living in a major city in the Philippines, with modern conveniences and amenities around, plus good travel links. Some travel will be necessary to visit colleagues across the nation. An ability to come alongside different individuals from international backgrounds, both colleagues as well as those exploring opportunities to serve in the nation, and communicate well is essential.

Philippines

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There is still a need to bring the Gospel in all its fullness to this diverse nation that is open to missionaries.

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Animists

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Animism is a complex belief system where everything that a person is, does and interacts with is interpenetrated with the spiritual. Help people influenced by animism to know the truth that lead to true freedom in Christ.

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Children and Youth

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Serve in a Sunday School or youth group. Minister to children with special needs or teach Third Culture Kids. The opportunities to care and point the next generation to Christ are aplenty.

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Poor

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Spiritual and physical transformation found in the love of Christ is especially needed even amongst these least reached who live on and below the poverty line.

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Professional

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Be a gospel witness to those in regular, secular jobs, challenging and equipping them to follow Christ in the workplace.

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Rural

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Residents in rural areas are often trapped in the poverty cycle. They have limited opportunities for education, poor access to healthcare and livelihoods that are often dependent on the harvest of their cash crops.

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Urban

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Ministry in the urban setting includes more than reaching the upwardly mobile urbanites. It also needs to serve the neglected, marginalized urban poor.

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Young Adults and Students

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Befriend young adults and tertiary students, journey with them as they make the transition into adulthood and nurture them into life-long disciples of Christ.

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Administration

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Advance God’s Kingdom by using your administrative gifts to ensure the operational effectiveness of our multicultural, multinational organization of committed Christians.

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Mobilization

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Inform, inspire and influence God’s people to get involved in missions.

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Personal Discipleship

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Come alongside new believers as they grow deeper in their understanding of God and His word.

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