May 25, 2007
There are two new openings in my area, one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. Please spread the words, and ask God to provide the right persons to the respective ministries. International Ministries strives to develop an inclusive missionary force that reflects the ethnic/cultural diversity of American Baptist Churches.
Ben
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Personnel Opening in East Asia and India
International Ministries, ABCUSA
Benjamin S. L. Chan
May 2007
If you are interested in or have questions about the positions, please contact Benjamin Chan, Area Director of East Asia and India
(A) Appointment by International Ministries
1. China: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a theological seminary in China. Work and cultural experience in China is preferred. Doctoral degree in the area of teaching is required. Mandarin (Chinese) language is a plus but not required.
2. Hong Kong: Leadership Development
Provide pastoral and spiritual support to Christian leaders of Baptist churches in Hong Kong. Will involve in formal or informal leaders training and theological education. Work and cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Will require to learn Chinese (Cantonese) language.
3. Hong Kong: Mission Mobilization
Develop, coordinate and promote mission projects, volunteer service, and mission teams in Hong Kong. Work and cultural experience in Hong Kong is preferred. Will require to learn Chinese (Cantonese) language. Mandarin (Chinese language) is a plus.
4. Philippines: Leaders Development (NEW) Serve with the Convention of Philippines Baptist Churches promoting leaders training in seminary and church settings. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Require a graduate degree in theology. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.
5. Philippines: Music Teacher
Teach music in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is a plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.
6. Philippines: Theological Educator
Teach Biblical study in a Bible school in the Philippines. Will work under the leadership of Filipino Baptists. Require a graduate degree in the area if teaching. Work and cultural experience in the Philippines is plus. The learning of Ilonggo language is required.
(B) Appointment by International Ministries and Church World Service
China: English Teacher
Teach English in junior college/ college in Mainland China under the arrangement of the Amity Foundation. A Bachelor degree is required and an ESL degree and/or teaching experience is preferred. Work and cultural experience in China is a plus. It requires a two-year commitment for the first term of service. For more information, go to http://www.amityfoundation.org/page.php?page=76
(C) Appointment by International Ministries and University Baptist Church
Youth Pastor (NEW)
Serve with the University Baptist Church in Hong Kong that provides pastoral care and spiritual nourishment to overseas staff and students of the Hong Kong Baptist University. The youth pastor will focus on the ministry with the English speaking children and youth. A Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent degree is required. Chinese language is a plus but not required. Enjoy working in an urban and multi-cultural setting. It requires two-year commitment in the first term of service
(D) Direct Hiring by Overseas Partners
India: Teachers
Teach in an international Christian boarding school in India. It requires a two-year commitment in the first term of service under the direct hiring of the school. Openings are posted in http://www.kis.in/people/vacancies.php and http://www.woodstock.ac.in/WorkatWS/vacancies.htm.
