Team of the Week: Village Outreach

This job is not for the faint at heart! Join workers in a vast unreached area of villages and wilderness being "salt and light." Your main target people are in a remote area who are steeped in a major world religion and traditional beliefs. Most have never heard the gospel. You will look for creative ways to involve yourselves in the lives of the people through sports, audio-bible, Jesus film showings, campfire chats, praying for the sick and elderly, maybe teaching basic English... whatever it takes to help them hear the Good News.

IMB Job #: 110712  More info!!
Location: Mozambique
Team size: 1 team of 2 males
Field expense:  $1975 + round-trip airfare, required travel insurance, passport costs, etc.

Dates for Summer 2015
April 1: Deadline for applications
May 28: Member orientation begins
June 2: Teams travel to the field
July 28: Teams return for debrief
July 31: Students return home

Virtual Discipleship

Facebook, like other media sources today, enable us to jump from one world to another, without giving us much time to process.  As I scroll down my most current News Feed, I can be at a friend’s wedding, a nephew’s prom, and watch a video of a friend or family member.  I can join the many others who "Like" this or even make comments that somehow connect me with this virtual community. 

However, interspersed among all these "Likes" I may be confronted with prostitution in Thailand, the horrible face of terrorism, and the realities and results of poverty in some third world countries.

Because I am in charge of the page down button or the swipe of my finger on my iPad, I can choose where I stop and what I read.  I can choose to erase or “unlike” what or who I do not like.  It is really the best kind of world to live in. I can fool myself into believing I can "End it Now" or solve it now by joining a group and then sharing that with "my friends."

When Jesus called His disciples to come and follow Him, He called them to come and die.  They could no longer "erase" or "unlike" what became unpleasant or difficult.  Virtual discipleship was out of the question.  It still is.  The Bible says in I Corinthians 6:19-20, "You are not your own; you were bought with a price." 

-Jess

Team of the Week: H'Mong Village

Are you Hmong-American or do you have solid Hmong language skills? Then we need you!

You will be living in a remote Hmong village; your main goal will be to train and cast vision for sharing the gospel. You will be teaching Bible, doing evangelism, playing sports, as well as teaching English in local village schools. You will use your Hmong language skills to demonstrate Christ's love to those still trapped in spirit worship, as well as to those who call themselves Christians.

IMB Job #: 110506  More info!!
Location: Thailand
Team size: 1 team of 6
Field expense:  $1018 + round-trip airfare, required travel insurance, passport costs, etc.


Dates for Summer 2015
April 1: Deadline for applications
May 28: Member orientation begins
June 2: Teams travel to the field
July 28: Teams return for debrief
July 31: Students return home

Quotes from the Heart: Vacation or vocation?

How has your perception of a missionary and mission work changed as a result of this past summer?

 
To be honest, leaving for the Philippines initially was primarily about exploring a new and exciting place and doing some mission work on the side, but throughout the summer, this view changed. I began asking myself, "people are dying everyday without hearing the truth of the Gospel. What am I really doing to further His kingdom?" God opened my eyes to the big picture and began convicting me. I could no longer stay in my nice, comfortable box. God is calling me out to go to all nations and serve my Lord.

Quotes from the Heart: Missions is not an option...

As we look ahead to Summer 2015, let us also look back at a few students from last summer and their experiences and advice for future students. Maybe you are considering joining a team this coming summer or maybe you already have. We hope these posts encourage you.

How has your perception of a missionary and missions work changed as a result of this past summer?

I've known for awhile that I am going to do long term missions, but I always thought of it as a calling. Now I know that it is not a calling just for me, but for everyone. Missions and the Great Commission is why I am here on this earth. Missions is not an option; it is a command.

Advanced Operations Training (AOT) is Here!

Hello from the Philippines! This past week began the first of a nine week training for many former Filipino Nehemiah Teams members! This group of nine trainees from throughout the Philippines (and one from another southeast Asia country) live on a nearby island, sleep on hard surfaces, cook their food over an open fire, and give up time with friends and family (and cellphones & internet) all to spend time in in-depth study of God's Word. This 2-month intensive training will prepare them to lead in NT training, church planting, and mobilization for various Nehemiah Teams franchises all over the Philippines. This will also endorse them to set up new franchises for Nehemiah Teams all over Southeast Asia. 

• Please pray for these brothers and sisters in Christ as they study His Word.
•  Pray for open ears and open hearts to follow Him as he leads them.

Team of the Week: Dinagat Island

The thousands who live on Dinagat Island need freedom! A cult that uses witchcraft has held sway over these people since the 1950's. Church planting efforts have been met with apathy & resistance. As a result, there are four counties with less than 1% evangelical believers. Dinagat Island is very remote. Because of living conditions and the scope of the assignment  given, only those ready to take up a cross should apply for these teams. Spiritual as well as physical preparation is needed.

Come be a part of the next wave of Nehemiah Teams obeying the Great Commission by going to this island. Team members will be learning culture & language, making new friends, giving out literature (tract, Gospel film), prayer walking, and looking for people interested in listening to the gospel. The teams will be living in tents or government buildings and washing clothes by hand.

You first stop will be a joint orientation with other Nehemiah Teams. Learning the skills needed to carry out your assignment as well as team building will fill these first few days. Then your team will fly to Manila and on to Surigao City, followed by a boat ride to Dinagat Island. Following your ministry time you will gather again for a joint debrief...sharing all
God has done over the summer.
 
IMB Job #: 110286  More info!!
Location: Philippines
Team size: 2 teams of 4
Field expense:  $1138 + round-trip airfare, required travel insurance, passport costs, etc.

Dates for Summer 2015
April 1: Deadline for applications
May 28: Member orientation begins
June 2: Teams travel to the field
July 28: Teams return for debrief
July 31: Students return home