Choices
of Missionary Service:
Long Term Missionaries:
Persons
who see international mission as a long term option are called with salary to
serve companion churches for a minimum of 10-12 yrs. As of December 1997 there
were 207 missionaries serving in 38 countries.
GM2 Missionaries:
Persons
making a 2 yr commitment are sent to serve in more specialized positions with
companion synods and receive a modest stipend. In December 1997, 39 short-term
missionaries were serving in 13 countries.
ELCA Global Volunteers:
- Terms vary from 2 months to 2 yrs. Individuals
serve in a wide variety of roles using various means of self-support. In December
1997, 90 volunteers in 27 countries.
Visit
www.elca.org/dgm
to get the full picture and to sign up!
ELCA
young adults (ages 19-30):
this program provides a one-year service opportunity
in leadership development, service, spiritual growth, global awareness and understanding.
Up to 24 positions are available for 2004-05. Service begins mid-August.
International
Teaching Opportunities:
We are a faith-based organization seeking committed
Christians to serve in teaching ministries globally. Opportunities include teaching
seminary theology, English as a Second Language; college-level subjects english,
math, science, computers. and other grade-level subjects. Qualifications vary
from no prior teaching experience to the need to have an advanced degree.
Health
Care Opportunities:
We are a faith-based organization seeking committed
Christians to serve in health ministries globally. The opportunities in this listing
are in health care related fields, such as doctors, nurses and health specialists.
ELCA international missionary personnel:
