Opportunities

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.

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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

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

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. 

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

The Creative Artist position adds an exciting facet to the mission team and offers an innovative approach to reach others for Christ. Music, drama, puppetry, and the visual arts can be instrumental in creating new channels and opportunities for evangelism and discipleship ministries.

As part of a holistic church-planting team in Cambodia, this role will serve in both urban and provincial settings, using their creative gifts and artistic skills to share the gospel and build relationships. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in creative arts and/or previous work experience
• A passion for teaching creative arts
• The ability to lead and train nationals passionate about using creative arts to reach their own people with the gospel

• Develop and facilitate arts programs
• Supervise and direct national staff (if applicable)
• Manage budget
• Gather investment for needed supplies
• Manage inventory of supplies 

The Business as Mission (BAM) position will use their business education and experience to support holistic, church-planting teams by creating for-profit businesses that will provide jobs and economic benefit to unreached people groups in Cambodian communities.

This innovative business professional will join the church-planting team and will research and launch small businesses and mentor small business owners, adding immense value to the communities served and providing a valid platform for mentoring and discipleship ministries among nationals.

The ideal candidate will have business experience and good business acumen. The choice of business opportunities will be dependent upon skills, interests, and experience and will support the identified needs of the host society.

While an advanced Business degree is not mandatory, it is essential that the BAM worker have a good understanding of how to conduct business with a focus on fiscal responsibility and being people/relationally oriented and have a firm grasp of the concepts of Business as a Mission (BAM). This position requires at least a five-year commitment.

The BAM worker will plan, implement, and grow businesses in Cambodia. This includes:

• Living among an unreached people group, learning their culture, and developing proficiency in the native language
• Working collaboratively with a church-planting team
• Establishing viable business plans
• Gathering investment capital for the business and its expansion
• Providing visas for colleagues
• Training staff – developing positive, gospel relationships with them
• Developing company policies and protocols
• Establishing a healthy customer base
• Incorporating God-honoring principles throughout the businesses