Opportunities

Brazil – Technology Development Specialist

World Team Manaus’ vision is to cooperate with the local church in strengthening and multiplying indigenous churches and leaders in the city of Manaus and the surrounding region with the aim of encouraging, mentoring, training, and equipping indigenous church planters to serve in the greater Amazon region. 

The Technology Development Specialist will strive to see the gospel established in unengaged and unreached communities in the urban center of Manaus and the surrounding region by providing technical support, education, and tools to the ministry team, indigenous church leaders, and indigenous communities. 

The ideal candidate will have a mature walk with the Lord where they continually seek to grow in godliness, abide in Christ, and evangelize and make disciples within their current context. Ideal character traits for this candidate include flexibility, humility, patience, resiliency, interest in other cultures and peoples, and a genuine love for the lost.  

The ministry context involves working with populations (or communities) who have a history and current context of discrimination, marginalization, trauma, and extreme poverty, as well as pervasive spiritual warfare. Wisdom and spiritual maturity are vitally important to navigate these challenges. 

World Team highly values immersion into the local culture and context. Thus, the ideal candidate must be willing to work hard to learn the local language, worldviews, majority culture, and minority subcultures.

The ideal candidate qualifications are:

  • The ability to work on teams, be flexible and be a good team player
  • Creativity and ability to “think outside the box”
  • A heart for and desire to work with marginalized people groups
  • The ability to apply and adapt technological practices to new contexts
  • Biblical competency and theological training (formal or informal) with an ability to interpret and communicate Scripture
  • A willingness to learn new methods and an ability to adapt methods to different cultural contexts, with the purpose of equipping locals to do the same 
  • An aptitude to discern between cultural norms and Biblical truths and to address problematic theology in a culturally informed manner
  • Experience in developing user-friendly applications and websites
  • An interest in developing applications/websites for use in evangelism, discipleship, and training
  • An ability or desire to learn how to teach technological content and social media to teammates, local church leaders, and communities
  • Knowledge regarding computer and internet security and tech support
  • Some experience in social media and graphic design
  • An ability to develop and adjust content for oral cultures and low-literacy populations
  • An ability to suspend judgment and work in high levels of ambiguity
  • A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • A willingness to learn a level of Portuguese appropriate to their term and responsibilities

The Technology Development Specialist will work on a team to provide mutual encouragement and accountability. They will:

  • Establish local relationships, share the gospel in culturally contextualized ways, and make disciples that make disciples
  • Identify disciples and connect them to other believers and a local church when possible (facilitating or creating opportunities as needed)
  • Promote maturity and healthy Christian living
  • Facilitate the training and equipping of local indigenous church leaders regarding the use of technological tools and supports
  • Provide technological support and training to teammates
  • Take part in field-level activities, including field retreats and conferences, regular business and prayer meetings, and other tasks as needed
  • Fulfill administrative requirements as a World Team missionary (may include reporting, bookkeeping, continuing education, professional development, etc.)
  • Develop interactive technological content and applications for the use of evangelism and discipleship among the indigenous (as skills apply)
  • Assist in team social media and graphic design (as skills apply)
  • Research changing trends regarding technology and its implications for church planting, rural Amazonia, and missions (as skills apply)
  • Build partnerships with local, national, and international churches and organizations already using tech in ministry in order to share resources (as skills apply)

Other Opportunities Might Include:

  • Research changing trends regarding technology and its implications for church planting, rural Amazonia, and missions.

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Brazil – Evangelism and Discipleship

The Evangelism and Discipleship worker will spread the gospel among unreached, urban, indigenous people in the Amazon region by identifying and developing local leaders from among discipled believers. These equipped leaders will, in turn, establish and lead local churches in their communities with the goal of spreading the gospel to neighboring areas. This worker will also equip and mobilize indigenous believers who wish to pursue missions beyond the city of Manaus.

This position will work to see the gospel established in unengaged and under-reached communities in the urban center of Manaus and the surrounding region. They will evangelize, make disciples within an identified community, and work with local people to establish a healthy, multiplying local church with indigenous church leadership. The WTM worker will not become the local pastor but is significantly involved in the church-planting process, development, and equipping of local leaders with WTM and other local partners.

The ideal candidate has a mature walk with the Lord and is continually seeking to grow in godliness, abide in Christ, and is presently engaged in evangelizing and making disciples within their current context prior to joining the field.

Character traits for this worker include flexibility, humility, resilience, interest in other cultures and unreached people groups, and a genuine love for the lost. The ministry context involves those who are experiencing the effects of trauma, discrimination, marginalization, extreme poverty, and pervasive spiritual warfare. Wisdom and spiritual maturity are imperative to navigate these challenges.

World Team highly values immersion into the local culture and context, so the individual assigned must be willing to work hard to learn the local language, worldviews, majority culture, and minority subcultures.

The ideal candidate possesses:

  • Christian Maturity:  Humility and a mature Christian walk, with the ability to be highly relational
  • Theological Knowledge and Experience: Biblical and theological training (formal or informal) and ability to interpret Scripture
  • Communication Skills: The ability to faithfully and clearly communicate Scripture
  • An aptitude for Language Learning: Willingness to become proficient in an advanced level of Portuguese
  • Flexibility: The ability to customize methods for a distinct cultural context and a desire to equip locals to do the same
  • Discernment and Boldness: The ability to be open to and discern between cultural norms and biblical truths and to address problematic theology in a culturally aware manner.
  • Sensitivity and Insight: Experience with minority, migrant, marginalized, or otherwise vulnerable populations or willingness to learn about the unique challenges of these communities
  • Composure: The ability to suspend judgment and work in elevated levels of ambiguity
  • Evangelism and Discipleship Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in evangelism and discipleship, with the capacity to equip and support others in their calling to evangelize and disciple

The Evangelism and Discipleship worker will collaborate with the team to provide mutual encouragement and accountability. As part of the Manaus Field, this role will participate in field-level activities, including retreats and conferences, regular business and prayer meetings, and other tasks as assigned. They will:

  • Establish and maintain local relationships
  • Share the gospel in culturally contextualized ways
  • Make disciples that make disciples
  • Identify disciples and connect them to other believers and, where possible, a local church, facilitating or creating opportunities as needed
  • Promote Biblical maturity and healthy, Christian living
  • Assist in the church-planting process
  • Train local, believing leadership in reproducible discipleship and evangelism methods

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Brazil – Church Planting

The Church Planter will work to plant churches through positive, gospel-driven relationships with the indigenous peoples of the Amazonian city of Manaus. Learning Portuguese and acculturating to the local culture(s) will lead to opportunities to evangelize, disciple new believers, and train church leaders.

As part of a church-planting team, Church Planters in Brazil will faithfully teach the Bible and disciple new believers toward Christian maturity. In the process, the Church Planter will identify and equip leaders from among the discipled believers and will assist these indigenous leaders as they lead their own people in churches that they establish within their own communities.

This position requires a vibrant and dedicated spiritual life characterized by consistent practice of spiritual disciplines. The Church Planter will need to have a solid understanding of the Scriptures and be able to teach and clearly communicate the gospel in culturally relevant ways. Patience and dedication are necessary, as the Church Planter must learn to communicate effectively with these peoples and communities.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • An extensive understanding of the Bible
  • Two to Three (2-3) years of church leadership experience (preferred)
  • A background (formal or informal) in the studies of ecclesiology, missiology, theology
  • Experience with evangelism and discipleship
  • A willingness to commit at least five (5) or more years to the project
  • A humble heart and will be a team player, hungry to serve
  • An interest in other cultures and how to reach them with the gospel
  • A solid commitment to the spiritual disciplines (i.e., Bible reading, prayer, etc.)
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • A willingness to learn Portuguese and become a fluent communicator in this language

The Church Planter will collaborate with a team to evangelize and disciple indigenous Brazilians in Manaus and will identify and equip servant-leaders to establish and lead healthy, self-sustaining churches. They will:

  • Live in the same city as these indigenous migrating people groups, learn about their culture, and grow in a proficiency level of Portuguese necessary for effective ministry.
  • Teach the Bible in formal and informal settings
  • Evangelize and disciple
  • Identify and equip indigenous disciples to evangelize their own people, training them to disciple new believers in a life-on-life manner
  • Continue to develop current and future church leaders with Biblical and practical leadership to establish healthy churches alongside indigenous church planters and teammates. With an apostolic mindset, they will prepare these churches to be led by local indigenous leaders. 
  • Engage in other field or agency duties as assigned

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Brazil – Children’s Ministry Worker

The Children’s Ministry Worker supports the ministries of World Team Manaus, local ministry partners, local churches, and their leaders in developing effective ministries to serve children in their communities.

The Children’s Ministry Worker will initiate and/or expand outreach in the areas of evangelism and discipleship among children in the Amazon region through meaningful, replicable methods, working alongside national and indigenous believers where possible. Specific challenges to this role mirror those of any position serving communities marked by poverty, marginalization, discrimination, and the effects of trauma.

The Children’s Ministry Worker should have a desire to see individuals and communities transformed by the gospel and understand how service to children fits into that larger vision. He or she must be relational, creative, flexible, and a natural problem-solver. This individual should be a lifelong learner, willing to adapt to non-Western norms and approaches. He or she must also have the ability (or a willingness to learn) to work with children and equip others to do so.

Ideal Children’s Ministry Worker competencies are:

  • Mature Christian:  A Christ-like character with a listening heart that demonstrates a humble spirit
  • Theological: An understanding of basic Bible study skills and how to communicate biblical truths in simple language
  • Interpersonal Skills: Relational, flexible and an ability to work well on a team with both children and adults
  • Training and Development: Effective communication skills, willing to teach and learn from a variety of sources
  • Children’s Ministry Experience: 2-5 years of experience or training with children (preferred)
  • A willingness to learn an advanced level of Portuguese

The Children’s Ministry Worker will create and/or expand outreach to children in a variety of indigenous communities, partnering with local believers where possible. As part of the Manaus Field, this role will participate in field-level activities, including retreats and conferences, regular business and prayer meetings, and other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Building trust and relationships with adults and children in the communities of service
  • Extensive observation and understanding of current children’s ministry efforts and the application of context-appropriate outreach methods and resources
  • Learning and gaining an understanding of the struggles and barriers children face within their communities
  • Outreach to children through evangelism and discipleship
  • Training and equipping strong, local believers who desire to work in children’s ministry
  • Developing outreach ideas in concert with local leadership to further engage the children in their communities
  • Recruiting, orienting, and integrating volunteers into children’s outreach opportunities
  • Ensuring that the World Team Child Safeguarding Policies are observed in all Children’s Ministry settings in culturally appropriate ways
  • Church planting and multiplication among urban indigenous people with the local team
  • Working collaboratively with the WTM team and ministry partners

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Cambodia-Community Development

Use your skills and experience in agriculture, woodworking, and/or vocational work (electrician, plumbing, etc.) to make a positive impact on the spiritual and economic life of individuals and communities, both rural and urban. This position is available in multiple locations across Cambodia.

As part of a holistic church-planting team, this role will invest in the local community through training and developing skills in agriculture, woodworking, plumbing, electricity, and/or masonry while evangelizing and discipling nationals. This role is open in multiple locations across Cambodia and will vary from location to location. Additional vocational skills not mentioned above will be considered. 

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A certificate and/or work experience in the associated vocational field
  • A passion for teaching and training. The ability to lead and train nationals passionate in using vocational skills to reach their own people with the gospel
  • Strong discipleship and coaching skills are preferred
  • Develop and facilitate vocational training programs
  • Supervise and direct national staff (if applicable)
  • Manage budget
  • Gather investment for needed supplies
  • Manage inventory of supplies

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Cambodia-Visual Media Artist

The Visual Media Artist will develop an innovative approach to reach others for Christ. This role will utilize videography, photography, writing and editing, and social media to create communication tools to help mobilize new workers for our church-planting teams and to increase missionary funding and prayer support for ministries in Cambodia. 

As part of a holistic church-planting team, this role will create communication tools and produce high-quality media to help expand and communicate opportunities for missionaries in Cambodia.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • a degree in visual media arts and/or previous work experience
  • A passion for teaching visual media arts
  • The ability to lead and train nationals passionate in using visual media arts to reach their own people with the gospel
  • Develop and facilitate visual media arts programs
  • Supervise and direct national staff (if applicable)
  • Manage budget
  • Gather investment for needed supplies
  • Manage inventory of supplies

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Cambodia-University Dorm Leader

The University Dorm Leader will serve in Cambodia, setting vision and providing oversight to the University Dorm ministry in Phnom Penh. The purpose is to provide a safe and loving environment while nurturing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development of the students in their care. 

This role will set vision and oversee the operations of the dorm and its programs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and teach Biblical truths that will shape the lives of young Cambodian men and women, discipling and equipping them to live out those truths and share them within their communities. In addition, they will have opportunities to train and develop national leaders and partner with government officials to equip these young adults.

World Team has a zero-tolerance Child Safety Policy and is a participating member of the Child Safety Protection Network.

This role is passionate about investing in and equipping the next generation of Cambodians. Well-suited candidates will be compassionate, firm, and have a heart for discipleship with giftings in leadership and administration.

  • Christian Maturity: Evidence of Christ-like character and leadership competency; a humble, loving spirit and a listening heart are essential
  • Evangelism and Discipleship: Experience with evangelism and sharing the gospel with people of all ages
  • Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate Biblical truth
  • Leadership Experience: Experience managing and supervising others
  • Administration: Ability to delegate and oversee administrative tasks
  • Willingness to learn and become proficient in the local language
  • Participate in a holistic church-planting team working to equip nationals to plant reproducing churches in their local communities
  • Model discipleship and evangelism through dynamic spiritual conversations, sharing the truths of Scripture, and discipling believers into an intentional, growing relationship with Christ
  • Provide Leadership and oversight to the ministry, including but not limited to setting and executing Dorm Vision and Growth Strategy
  • Oversee Dorm Team and Staff (Expat and Nationals) through clear roles and responsibilities

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Cambodia-TESOL or ESL Teacher

The TESOL or ESL Teacher in Cambodia has a unique ability to assist the church-planting team by opening doors for ministry. People with formal and informal training or experience in teaching English will help their students gain a valuable skill while creating a natural bridge for building relationships and sharing the gospel. This position is available in multiple locations across Cambodia.

This role may serve in formal teaching assignments or informal English clubs. Some placements require internationally recognized certifications, while others may not. As the students gain valuable skills, doors will open for evangelism. This role is open in multiple locations across Cambodia and will vary from location to location. For example, the role may be with high school Khmer students in the province, university students in the city, or underprivileged families in the villages of Cambodia. 

The TESOL or ESL Teacher will use their skills, education, and spiritual gifts to serve the community. Formal Bible training and exposure to missiological principles are helpful but not required. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Training: Formal or informal training/experience in teaching English
  • Understanding of Culture and Worldview: Ability to be patient and display cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Christian Maturity: Evidence of Christ-like character and leadership competency; a humble spirit and a listening heart are essential; maintaining spiritual disciplines as they work among people resistant to the gospel
  • Evangelistic Outreach Experience: The desire to participate in the implementation of creative church-planting and multiplication strategies
  • A Collaborative Style: A team player with good interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively on a team and within a local network

This role requires:

  • Organization: Planning and organizing lessons that meet the team criteria and the needs of the learners
  • Dedication: Provision of instruction that is consistent, coordinated, and engaging
  • Creativity: Using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to help learners develop their language skills in a supportive and positive learning environment
  • Communication: Evaluating and assessing learners’ progress and providing feedback
  • Evangelism and Discipleship: Building genuine friendships that welcome people through dynamic spiritual conversations, sharing the truths of Scripture, and discipling believers into an intentional, growing relationship with Christ
  • Church Planting and Expansion: Participate in a holistic, church-planting team that is working to plant reproducing churches in the local community

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Cambodia-IT Expert

The IT Expert will work alongside nationals in Phnom Penh and outlying provinces, training them in technology. Tasks may include:

  • Creating and maintaining websites
  • Using mobile phones and radio for evangelism and teaching
  • Providing computer training and support to missionaries

As part of a holistic church-planting team, the IT Expert will need to be creative and resourceful in less-than-ideal circumstances. This role will use technological talents and critical thinking skills to support church-planting teams in Phnom Penh. 

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in information technology and/or previous work experience
  • A passion for teaching information technologies
  • The ability to lead and train nationals passionate in using information technology to reach their own people with the gospel
  • Develop and facilitate IT programs
  • Supervise and direct national staff (if applicable)
  • Source resources in Cambodia and in the USA. 

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Cambodia-Discipler and Church Planter

The Discipler and Church Planter will work with a holistic church-planting team to create and maintain gospel-driven relationships with the unreached people group they serve by living among them and learning their language and culture. This will lead to opportunities to evangelize, disciple new believers, and train church leaders. This position is available in multiple locations across Cambodia. 

The Discipler and Church Planter in Cambodia will serve, evangelize, and disciple an unreached people group with little or no knowledge of the gospel. This role’s mission is to disciple new believers toward Christian maturity, faithfully teaching the Bible in the indigenous language and training them so that they, in turn, can reach out to others. This role will identify and equip leaders from among the discipled believers and will assist them as they lead their own people in healthy, self-sustaining, and multiplying churches that they will establish within their individual communities. This role is open in multiple locations across Cambodia and will vary from location to location. For example, the role may be with high school Khmer students in the province, university students in the city, or underprivileged families in the villages of Cambodia. 

This position requires a vibrant and dedicated spiritual life characterized by consistent practice of spiritual disciplines. The Discipler and Church Planter will need to have a solid understanding of the Scriptures, be able to teach and clearly communicate the gospel, and disciple believers to maturity. Patience and dedication are necessary, as they must learn to communicate with the assigned unreached people group faithfully and accurately in their native language.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Biblical Studies BA or equivalent experience
  • Five (5) years of church leadership experience (preferred but not mandatory)
  • Experience with evangelism and discipleship
  • Willingness to commit at least ten years to the project
  • A solid commitment to the spiritual disciplines (i.e., Bible reading, prayer, etc.)
  • Proficiency in the assigned unreached people group’s language

The Discipler and Church Planter will collaborate with a church-planting team, preparing indigenous servant-leaders to establish and lead healthy, self-sustaining, and multiplying churches. They will:

  • Live among the unreached people group, learning their language and culture before beginning formal ministry
  • Teach the Bible in formal and informal settings
  • Evangelize and disciple the people, making disciples who make disciples
  • Identify and equip native leaders to evangelize and disciple their people in a life-on-life manner
  • Develop current and future church leaders with Biblical and practical leadership skills
  • Other field or agency duties as assigned

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