Church Planters in Urban and Rural Communities (Philippines)

Assist Filipino partners in their urban and rural church planting efforts by sharing Jesus Christ and by helping see that people’s practical and spiritual needs are met.

Animists, Children and Youth, Poor, Professional, Rural, Urban, Young Adults and Students
Church Planting, Social Issues, Medical Work, Personal Discipleship, Training, Volunteer, Teaching / Lecturing, Personal Evangelism, Community Development, Theological Education
More than 3 years, 1 to 3 years
Philippines


Job Description

Work in communities to help address spiritual and practical needs. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ through word and deed, disciple new believers, and help establish churches that transform lives and communities.

Responsibilities

· Serve humbly alongside partner denominations or churches. · Build relationships in communities to share the Gospel. · Provide practical assistance in areas like education, health, financial management, or employment. · Disciple new believers and train local leaders. · Collaborate with organizations addressing poverty and injustice. · Advocate for community needs while reflecting Christ's compassion.

Qualifications

· A strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to make Him known. · A commitment to learning the local language and culture to effectively communicate, establish relationships, and share the gospel in meaningful ways. · Compassion for the marginalized and solid understanding of the theology of suffering. · Preferably background in social work, community development, or ministry. · Ability to live and work in challenging environments. · Cultural sensitivity and strong relational skills. · Biblical studies – degree, diploma or certificate (Can be done while serving in the Philippines). Note: Faithfulness, patience, perseverance, and discipline, paired with flexibility, are more important than possessing special abilities.

Living Situation

Reside in or near the communities, embracing simplicity. Adapt to modest living conditions with a servant's heart. Engage deeply with community life and challenges. Go with a long-term commitment to build trust relationships and see lasting impact. Minimum of three years is ideal but 1-3 year commitments are also possible.

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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Church Planting

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Go where no church exists. Plant and nurture seeds of the Gospel in unreached places so that indigenous churches may be established.

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Community Development

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Testify to God’s love for the unreached through development and relief ministries that addresses the holistic needs of these materially poor communities.

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Medical Work

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Provide healthcare services as a means to serve people, engage and build relationships with communities, and point them to the great Healer our Lord.

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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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Personal Evangelism

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Share God’s ever-lasting love, grace and hope with those who have never heard.

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Social issues

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Many people find themselves trapped in inescapable situations. We work to bring hope as we share the gospel.

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Teaching / Lecturing

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Be a Christian witness in secular institutions and impact the lives of students and co-workers through education.

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Theological Education

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Pass on the good teaching you have received by educating, training, equipping and mentoring the next generation of indigenous church leaders.

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Training

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Use your skills in clear, compelling communication to equip others to serve their community and be more effective in their cross-cultural outreach.

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Volunteer

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No matter where you are, God can use you as part of His bringing the hope of Jesus to East Asia’s peoples.

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