GLOBAL MINISTRIESat First Baptist Church of Arlington

2015MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Responding to God's call is life-changing. There is no question that each call is unique and not everyone will respond the same way, but there is little room to debate that God has called you to “Go” and He has called you to “make disciples” (Matthew 28). So whether it's in your own family, your own neighborhood, city, country or around the world, let me encourage you to respond to God's call. Let me assure you it is life-changing. This book contains a variety of opportunities for you to go and serve internationally. The opportunities range from two weeks to 6 months. We know this isn't for everyone, but we want everyone to stop and consider if in fact God has called them to go. So prayerfully turn through the pages that follow and ask God to stir a response within you and let us know how we can help you respond.

First Baptist Arlington is committed to getting as many people on the field as possible. As a result, we provide scholarship options for every opportunity listed in this brochure. In addition to scholarships, it is common for the generosity of others to help address your financial needs. So, as you reflect on the opportunities that follow, I simply ask that you eliminate that concern and open yourself up to the possibility that God is asking you to do something that your intuition would say is impossible. Thanks again for your consideration.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor additional information on any of these trips and how to register please contact Jerimiah Smith at Jerimiah.smith@fbca.org

JAPAN

CHINA

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July 2015 Minister to university students through the ideas of Servant Leadership at the Sunshine Camp and/or participate in the CJ Camp by loving on under-privileged junior high students in Southern China.

July 2015 Join some of our own sent workers by helping host a basketball camp for college students in Southern China.

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Spring Break 2015 Serve local orphanages, share the gospel through Henna storying, and engage in outreach, church planting and teaching.

Fall 2015 Serve local orphanages, share the gospel through Henna storying, and engage in outreach, church planting, and teaching.

INDIA

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Summer 2015 Teach English to locals and engage in outreach opportunities.

Fall 2015 Host a fall festival, teach english, and engage in outreach opportunities.

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May 2015 Minister to Moroccan Immigrants living in Barcelona through outreach, service, and evangelism.

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Spring Break 2015 Join our youth and college ministries in providing construction needs to the Cabecar people.

Fall 2015 Serve on a medical and dental trip, alongside pastoral training and community building projects for the Cabecar people.

COSTA RICA

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TBD Help re-establish our church’s long-term partnership with the people of Juarez.

July 2015 Engage in construction projects, vacation bible school, evangelism, and outreach.

MEXICO

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Spring 2015 Explore South Asia, East Asia, and West Africa in one of the most fascinating cities in our country.

Summer 2015 Engage in outreach, teaching, and evangelism to a variety of immigrants living in our own country.

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July 2015 As a whole family, host vacation bible clubs, engage in outreach opportunities, and work on basic service projects in Brownsville, Texas.

NEW YORK

TEXAS

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February 2015 Engage in teaching, church planting, and evangelism.

October 2015 Engage in teaching, church planting, and evangelism.

NIGER

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February 2015 Serve at a conference for local pastors.

June 2015 Serve at a sports camp for Sierra Leonean youth.

October 2015 Work on construction projects and engage in outreach opportunities.

October 2015 Serve at a conference for local pastors.

SIERRA LEONE

Note: Given the recent Ebola outbreak we will not send any volunteers into the country until we are 100% sure it is safe to return to the region. Upon that clearance, the following opportunities could be considered.

WHAT IS IT?Opportunities that last longer than 1-2 weeks. Could be a summer, semester or even up to an entire year.

HOW IS THE LIST DETERMINED?Every opportunity we've provided is connected to a strong partnership our church has cultivated over the years. Some of these opportunities would include working among some of our own workers that FBCA has sent on a long-term basis. Others are focusing on strong partnerships we've cultivated through our short-term teams. Put simply, these are key partnerships unique to FBCA's missional efforts. These have been compiled by FBCA's sent workers and key missions leadership.

WHAT’S THE MAIN STRATEGY?Discipleship. Discipleship. Discipleship. We will commit to sending small teams to use their skills that may range from administration, medical, sport, teaching and many others but with a sole focus on discipleship and the proclamation of the gospel.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXTENDED VOLUNTEER EFFORT?While we anticipate this will be a great opportunity for college students and recent graduates, all ages from college and above are welcome to apply.

EXTENDED VOLUNTEER EFFORTS

IS THERE TRAINING INVOLVED?YES!!! We are looking for mature followers of Jesus Christ who feel a genuine calling to serve overseas for an extended amount of time. All applicants will go through an interview process with the necessary missional leadership (Volunteer Missions Team or Direct Mission Sending Council). These entities will then allow our partners on the ground to interview the candidate as well to ensure it is a good fit for all involved. A cross-cultural and discipleship training will be provided before the term begins.

CAN I GO WITH A TEAM?Yes!!! In fact, it's required. Every opportunity listed requires a minimum of two individuals. We believe this is a biblical model that should be followed and helps incorporate the necessary community and accountability to strive for a healthy experience. It is our preference that these teams are formed by the team members themselves but they will be assigned if necessary.

BASIC TRAINING REQUIRED WHEN ACCEPTED- Intensive training using Panorama curriculum that

focuses on cross-cultural ministry. The lessons will be customized to suit the assignment.

- Cultural orientation specific to the area the volunteer will be serving.

- Discipleship Training that focuses on the T4T model (training for trainers) and the “Harvest” material developed by FBCA's Global Ministries office.

- Continued training on the importance and practice of Bible Storying.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor any additional information about any of the extended volunteer efforts, please contact Jerimiah Smith at

. Jerimiah.smith@fbca.org

SIERRA LEONENote: Given the recent Ebola outbreak we will not send any volunteers into the country until we are 100% sure it is safe to return to the region. Upon that clearance, the following opportunities could be considered.

UP-COUNTRY SURVEY WORKHelp our team based in Sierra Leone by exploring the up-country areas of Sierra Leone. The primary objective would be to identify key areas of unreached people groups and look for a village where we could focus discipleship efforts. Additional mapping of the area would be a helpful task as well.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. A male presence must be included. Enjoys camping and modest living conditions.Duration: Flexible (3-6 months)Dates: Summer and/or Fall of 2015

YOUTH PROGRAMSHelp us continue to grow our ministry among the young adults of Sierra Leone. The “youth” of Sierra Leone range from 18-35. We would seek to create more relationships that would lead to discipleship by utilizing the vehicles of sports and teaching.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. Enjoys sports, teaching, young adultsDuration: Flexible (3-6 months)Dates: Summer and/or Fall of 2015

ORPHAN/INTERIM CAREThe Hillman House is an orphan/interim care facility in the city of Bo. We would love to have volunteers that would assist in this ministry by helping in the areas of education, tutoring and sports. Our primary focus is that these relationships would lead to discipleship opportunities.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. Background in social work or educational equivalent. Enjoys teaching, sports and children of all ages.Duration: 3 monthsDates: Summer and/or Fall of 2015

ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIPThe Project Restore Hope Team is a mix of some incredible people from all over the world. They are busy with numerous projects seeking to provide hope to Sierra Leoneans. Given the large task at hand we would love volunteers gifted in the area of administration. This opportunity would allow those gifts to be used in the areas of financial, logistical and administrative needs. A Dental assistant/intern would also be included in this list of needs.

Preferences: 3-4 individuals. Educational background in finance, management, dentistry or equivalent experienceDuration: 3-6 MonthsDates: Summer and/or Fall of 2015

LITERACY & COMMUNITY HEALTHHelp teach literacy to the adults of Sierra Leone. This teaching would be a valuable gift to Sierra Leoneans who need to improve basic literary skills. This would also include education on community health and basic preventative care.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. Background in social work or educational equivalent. Nursing/Medical background or educational equivalent.Duration: 3-6 months Dates: Summer and/or Fall of 2015

DISCIPLESHIP/TEACHINGHelp be a voice of support on the front edge of a church planting movement. This is an oral culture that will rely heavily on sound teaching and sharing bible stories. It will be a focus on continued discipleship for current church leaders and new believers. It is also an opportunity to learn and get phenomenal experience.

Preference: 2-3 males. Comfortable teaching. Strong knowledge of the Bible. Enjoys camping and outdoor environments.Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

NIGER

JAPANTEACHING & DISCIPLESHIPWork with our partners and by teaching English to Japanese children, youth and adults. Help him in his ministry to reach the 2nd largest unreached people group in the world.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. Duration: 3 Months to a YearDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

MISSIONARY TRAINING SCHOOLOur partner in New York is leading one of the best hands on training schools for future missionaries through his Global Gates ministry. Participate in high-level training on church planting and mobilization and then be tasked an area of New York with a focus on immigrants living in the city.

Preference: 2-3 individuals. Strong knowledge of the Scriptures. Enjoys working with internationals. Enjoys large urban environment.Duration: 1 YearDates: August 2015 – July 2016

CABECAR PEOPLEWe have been working among the Cabecar people in the southern part of Costa Rica for almost a decade. They are a kind people with very little gospel presence. We would love to have volunteers live among the people and help them with day-to-day life. This would include basic ministry, preventative care and education, teaching English, and other simple projects.

Preference: 3-4 Individuals. Male presence required. Strong Spanish background. Enjoys camping and the outdoors. Good physical condition.Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

NEW YORK

COSTA RICA

SPAINTEACHING/EVANGELISM/DISCIPLESHIPWork alongside a great team stationed in Barcelona. The work would focus on reaching Arabic-speaking immigrants through basic outreach, ESL and additional ministry opportunities. Spanish speaking skills would also be very beneficial.

Preferences: 2-4 individuals. Strong knowledge of the Scriptures. Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

MINISTRY AMONG THE POOR We are connected to several projects serving among the poor in Jakarta. This person would need to be ready for a physical and emotional challenge, and regardless of who they are they will almost certainly come back changed. Projects would include feeding the poor, empowerment projects, implementing education projects (like English classes), and depending on the timeframe there could be some disaster relief (like helping flood victims).

Preferences: 2-3 individuals. Strong knowledge of the Scriptures. High on compassion ministry. Highly independent and self-aware. Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT RESEARCHThis is less of an entrepreneur and more of a researcher or numbers cruncher. Ag experience would be highly preferred, but perhaps not necessary if you have other skills such as data analysis. This might also involve travel in places throughout the country — Lombok cattle project, essential oils in Sumatra, fisheries off the coast of Sumatra and outside Jakarta, etc.

Preferences: 2-3 individuals (male preference). Background in business, accounting and strong organizational/administrative skills. Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

INDONESIA

CHURCH OUTREACH INTERNPartner with an international church by coming alongside their efforts and helping in a wide range of ministry projects that span across Indonesia and also within the church as needed. This would include some of the above points, but also could include other areas closer to the church like youth ministry or helping to coordinate church projects. The church is a fairly large church, but completely volunteer led, outside of an admin and maintenance, so there is a lot of work to be done. This person could help push some projects forward that those within the church have no time to do.

Preferences: 2-3 Individuals. Enjoys being around people. Experience in working in ministry or church related efforts. Some contextual ministry knowledge would be helpful, but not necessary. Duration: 3-6 monthsDates: Winter - Fall of 2015

SUNSHINE INTERNATIONALFor the last three years we've sent teams to work with university students in China by working at a camp that focuses on servant leadership. There are opportunities to intern with the lead organization for the summer. This includes coordination and developing programming for the camp by working in Beijing and Xi'an.

Preferences: 2-3 Individuals. Enjoys camp life and experience in similar environments (Young Life, Campus Crusade, Etc). Duration: 2-3 monthsDates: Summer 2015

TEACHING/DISCIPLESHIPWork with our partners in S. Asia with a focus on discipleship and training. This would range from working with children to adults. Work with local pastors by developing curriculum, outreach opportunities and teaching English.

Preferences: 2-3 Individuals. Male presence mandatory. Strong knowledge of the Scriptures. Enjoys large urban centers.Duration: 1 month to a yearDates: Winter – Fall 2015

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SOUTH ASIA

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