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2013

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Short-Term Service Directory 2013 Copyright 2012 by Christian Vocations (a ministry of Global Connections) Caswell Road Sydenham Industrial Estate Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV31 1QD Tel: 01926 487755 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher. Published by Christian Vocations (a ministry of Global Connections) Registered in England & Wales No 3886596; Charity No. 1081966 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Inclusion in the Short-Term Service Directory does not imply endorsement by Christian Vocations. Applicants should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the organisation and the programme that they are considering. While every care is taken to ensure that information is correct at the time of going to press, enquirers should contact organisations for full current details.

Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following for articles, testimonies and photographs used in this publication: Act4Africa, Aim International, BMS World Mission, CCI and the Oakes Holiday Centre, Friends International, Frontiers, Latin Link, MECO UK & Ireland, Mission Direct, New Generation Music, Operation Mobilisation, Scripture Union Scotland, Serving in Mission, The Nazareth Trust and WEC International. We also thank Manson Group Ltd for their help in the production of this directory.

Designer: Francesco Tabbuso, stripyeye.com Editor: Jo Jowett, Global Connections

CONTENTS

Short-Term Service Directory

2013

why go? Page 6 Things to know before you go – Top Ten FAQs about short-term mission Jo Jowett, Mobilisation Director of Global Connections and Editor of this publication highlights some of the frequently asked questions you may be asking as you think about selecting and serving on a short-term project.

where to go Page 30 Location information Find the country you are looking for in the relevant regional section. Under each country you will find a list of organisations which work in that country. You can then find information about the organisation in the ‘Who to go with’ section starting on page 46 which lists organisations alphabetically.

Page 12 GO2013 Details of an event for everyone who wants to capture something of God’s heart for the world and find their place of service in it.

Page 16 Stories and testimonies from those who have realised the call for us all to ‘do something’ and seen work in their lives through short-term mission projects all over the world.

Page 29 A reminder to look out for the Code of Best Practice logo. Where you see it throughout the ‘Who to go with’ section, you will know those organisations are meeting a high standard in the running of their programmes to give you the best possible experience.

what to do Page 40 Activity information If you have a clear idea of the type of thing you want to do, this section lists a variety of activities, under which you will find a list of organisations offering programmes which incorporate that activity.

who to go with Page 46 Organisation and programme information This section contains an alphabetical listing of organisations offering short-term programmes. Information on location, cost, timing and eligibility is summarised for each programme.

The Ultimate Checklist If you’re anything like me, you can’t seem to get through life without lists. I have lists for everything – work tasks, household tasks, people I need to contact, the shopping, and other random lists on my smart phone or sticky notes on my laptop. I regularly find old lists from months ago in coat pockets or wet ones in my jeans pocket as I remove them from the washing machine. People tell me I’m quite an organised person, and they may be right but I wonder how organised I’d be if it wasn’t for my wonderful collection of lists. Maybe you’re not into lists at all but I find that lists are important for planning and structuring my time and ensuring I don’t forget important stuff about people I know, places I need to go and pointers which keep my life coherent. Maybe I’m just a control freak and can’t help it but I guess some of us need to be organised! If you’re considering going on a short-term programme anywhere, you’ll be making some lists of your own – where to go, what to do, who to go with, and so on. The information you’ll find as you flick through these pages will help you think things through and narrow down your options. More importantly, you may have a list of questions such as, ‘How do I know I’m called to do this?’, or ‘Can God use me?’ or, ‘What am I really passionate about?’ The main feature, ‘Things to know before you go’ will help you think through these and other frequently asked questions and help you strike some important items off your list as you make plans. So what might the ultimate checklist look like – ‘calling?’, ‘gifting?’, ‘passion?’, ‘opportunity?’. Are you called? Every disciple of Jesus, without exception, is called to engage in God’s great mission in the world. ‘Go into all the world and make disciples’ (Matthew 28:19) is not an option – it is a command and a privilege. How amazing it is that God chooses to call and use us as his co-workers. Tick. Are you gifted? Every disciple of Jesus is gifted and equipped for whatever part they will play in fulfilling this. ‘God has given different gifts for doing certain things well’ is what Paul writes to the Romans (12:6). We are all special and unique and I agree with Os Guinness when he says, ‘God normally calls us in line with our giftedness’ so there will be something you-shaped for you to do. Tick. What’s your passion? Every disciple of Jesus has a heart that beats uniquely with different desires and passions and we instinctively care about some things more than others. What gets you going? What excites you? God is likely to use you to do something you’re naturally gifted for or have a passion for. So, don’t ignore your natural interests - God will want to use them. Tick. Opportunity? If you don’t find it here, you won’t find it anywhere! Take time to browse through the different sections and be inspired by the testimonies of those who have served on short-term programmes in various parts of the world. Get ready to tick that off your ultimate checklist and get serving!

Jo Jowett E ditor M obi lisati on Director, Global Connecti ons

Page 12 GO2013 Details of an event for everyone who wants to capture something of God’s heart for the world and find their place of service in it.

Page 16 Stories and testimonies from those who have realised the call for us all to ‘do something’ and seen work in their lives through short-term mission projects all over the world.

Things To Know Before You Go

Top Ten FAQs About Short-Term Mission Jo Jowett highlights some of the questions you may be asking as you think about selecting and serving on a short term project.

an 1. How c re I be suo d that Gme wants to go? Most people don’t get a bolt of lightening from the sky, a booming voice from heaven, a vision of themselves leading thousands to Christ, or see their name flashing in some kind of divine neon light. And if you’re waiting for a ‘burning bush’ experience, like Moses had in Exodus 3, that will probably never happen. Maybe it will just start with a gut feeling – an ‘inner witness’ in your spirit. Maybe something someone has said in a sermon or just a conversation is what’s motivating you. The very fact that you’re reading this may mean that you’ve already decided that you need to offer yourself for some kind of service (whether you’ve admitted it to yourself or not!). Could it be that God has spoken to you from his Word about your commitment to him? Or might it be that the knowledge you have of the needs that exist in the world around you has been enough to move you to action? If you’re waiting for ‘the call’ you could be waiting a long time! Tony Campolo says this: ‘Move ahead. Do something. You can’t steer a car that’s standing still. God cannot guide a person who is not moving. If you see an opportunity – seize it!’ You know the phrase ‘carpe diem’ which means ‘seize the day’. God will put opportunities before you even when you’re not looking for them. Just get serving and the next step will become clear. We are commanded to be Christ’s witnesses (Acts 1:8). We don’t need any clearer guidance than that!

2. There are so many options to choose from. How can I find the one that’s right for me? It’s fair to say that at a first glance through this directory, the choice is a bit mindblowing. There are so many great options to choose from, and this is representative of the diversity of need that’s out there! Short-term mission trips can involve anything from construction to community health, English teaching to evangelistic missions, sports ministry to surgery! Start with something you know you can do. You’re more likely to be effective doing something you have some experience in or that you enjoy doing. Are you already serving in your local church? When you apply to a mission agency, they will undoubtedly ask what involvement you’ve had locally. This is important, because it’s difficult to see why you should be wanting to serve God and share your faith somewhere overseas or elsewhere in the UK if you haven’t first been doing it locally. Think clearly about how much time you have available and where you want to go. You’ll find anything from two weeks to two years here, in locations ranging from Manchester to Mauritius! If it’s just a great location you’re looking for, you might be best to try your local travel agency rather than your local mission agency! In making your selection, it might be useful to pick out three or four that appeal to you. Send an email, make a phone call, browse the agency websites, ask lots of questions. Doing this will help you get a feel for what will be right for you and you’ll soon begin to

3. What sho uld I be looking for in a mission agency? narrow down the options. Because of a lack of thorough investigation into the options, some people have a bad first experience, so make sure you do your homework. Do you share their vision? Are they established in their ministry? Do they have a good track record? Can you be sure you’ll be looked after while you are serving with this agency? Take a look at their mission statement. Maybe they have a particular theological bias which you may struggle with. Taking time to get answers to these important questions can save potential problems further along in the process. Look at the article on the ‘Code of Best Practice in Short-term Mission’. Many agencies have adopted this code and it has influenced their practices on a number of levels. This will help you ask the right questions of mission agencies and give you the assurances you need in choosing the right one. Look out for the CBP logo as you read through the ‘Who to go with’ section.

Things To Know Before You Go Top Ten FAQs About Short-Term Mission

4. Is it better to go on a trip organize d by my church or one run by a mission agency? If your local church already has links with a particular mission project, then the church will undoubtedly benefit from strengthening those links through the visit of a team or individuals. This could also become a reciprocal thing, where church exchanges take place. Having said this, mission agencies have expertise that is often not readily accessible in a local church situation. Those who have earned a reputation for running short-term programmes successfully will inevitably give you an added sense of security in choosing to serve with them. There are a number of agencies who are willing to take a group from one church to a particular situation, so it may be worth seeking a partnership. This may enable your church to fulfill its own aims whilst having access to good advice and expertise. Whatever you do, make sure that your church leadership is involved in your own decision making process.

5. W hat can I realistically achieve on a short-term trip ?

If you’re having visions of standing before thousands of people to preach the gospel and leading hundreds to a first time commitment, then your expectations may be a tad unrealistic. This may happen, but it’s not the norm. UK-based projects may lend themselves to direct evangelism more readily, and if God uses you to lead someone to Christ, then we can only praise him for the privilege. Cross-culturally, it’s less straightforward. Steve Collins, writing for‘shorttermmissions.com’ comments, ‘Be realistic about the depth of evangelism you will be able to do in the particular cross-cultural setting you are involved in. Many people expect that their cross-cultural efforts during a 2-week period will result in conversions for Christ. Realistically, a group of high school students working cross-culturally without foreign language skills probably will not see many people accept Christ personally. This should not diminish the impact their participation will have in a process that brings those individuals to receive Christ as Lord.’

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I think the key words here are ‘be realistic’, but not to the exclusion of ‘be expectant’. God may well have something unexpected up his sleeve, and we should never exclude the possibility of the miraculous! Many short-term programmes offer practical help to particular projects and it’s important to check that these are set in the context of the longer term goals of the sending agency and the receiving hosts. Short-term mission has been accused of being nothing more than Christian tourism – and in some cases this is entirely justified - so I would suggest that you avoid those that give this impression.

6. I don't really feel I have anything to offer but I still want to do something and go somewhere...' Short-termers often comment that they gain more from their experiences than they’ve been able to give. Many people who go on short-term projects do so without a particular skill but they just want to offer themselves to do something to make a useful contribution somewhere. Depending on the nature of the project, some agencies will offer some training, either before the project or on-thejob. Steve Collins notes, ‘Don’t feel like you have to be a gifted carpenter to work on a construction project. You will be amazed at what novices can do when you add the right amount of on-site coaching and the motivation to serve the Lord. Most mission agencies are happy to have anyone who has a servant heart. Sometimes, just your presence on the project brings the intangibles such as encouragement and support to the folks you work with.’ On the other hand, you may have a particular skill that will enable you to contribute something to a project. If this is the case, then find a project that will allow you to use that skill. The more you feel that you made a significant contribution, the more you will be motivated to participate on another project in the future or even consider long term mission! Regardless of how skilled or gifted you think you are, God has invested gifts in every single person he has made and he has every intention of using them. It’s just a matter of finding the right opportunity.

Things To Know Before You Go Top Ten FAQs About Short-Term Mission

7. What if my family don’t really what me to do this? First, you need to establish what is behind their objections. It is perfectly natural, for example, for a parent to be concerned about their offspring taking off somewhere for a year. If your family doesn’t share your faith or your level of commitment then you need to be sensitive in how you handle the situation. If this is the case then they may never agree with any Christian activity you engage in. If their concern is for your protection and safety, then do what you can to address their concerns. Get the agency you’ll be serving with to talk to them and give them every possible reassurance. Involve your church leader if necessary. Talking to other parents who have had similar concerns may also help them. If at the end of this they still object, then you need to ask yourself questions about what’s most important. If God clearly has placed his call on your life for Christian service then you may need to just go for it. Maybe they’ll come round to the idea in time. However, it would be contradictory to scripture to disrespect our families and you should do what you can to protect your relationship with them. Seek advice from people you respect – they may help you find a way through the difficulty. It’s also worth saying that the world is a much smaller place now and the prospect of travelling thousands of miles to serve on an overseas project isn’t as scary as it used to be.

A good place to start is to talk to people about your plans. If you don’t talk about it then others may miss out on the opportunity to bless you. Think creatively about sponsored events. It’s a great way to get your mates involved. Wherever possible, your church should be involved in your plans and there may be funds available to help you. And don’t forget to pray. Amazingly, this is often the last thing people do. In my experience of sending and supporting teams and individuals going on short-term programmes, I have been amazed to see how the funds come in for them. God stuns me every time! Largely, it’s because they’ve prayed and had others praying with them. We have a great provider and should never underestimate his generosity.

8. How do I go about trying to raising funds?

9. How w ill this trip fit into the res t of my life? I’d be lying to you if I said that involvement in mission didn’t have the potential to be life-changing. Many people go on these trips expecting to make an impact and are surprised to discover that they have been impacted personally to a much larger extent. So, be prepared to be changed. It may be that God will use your experience to lead you in a new direction, but it may be just as possible that it will confirm to you that you’re exactly where God wants you to be for now. Most agencies run debriefing programmes which are set up to help you process the experiences you’ve had and to offer practical advice on making the most of it once you’ve come home. I have observed that many people who have been impacted by a short-term mission experience become mission mobilisers in their churches or CUs. Likewise, many of those who become enthusiastic communicators move on a stage further to become a team leader for projects with the agency with whom they had their first experience. Others will seek further training to prepare for longer term service. Who knows where it all might lead? At the very least, be open to what God wants to teach you. There’s no better place than to be in the centre of God’s will for your life so don’t be afraid of the impact serving on a short-term programme may have on you. It was certainly life-changing for me!

10. W h e go f ro re do I m her e?

Take a goo d look thro ugh this publication. Read about the agencies a nd their op portunities. Engage with the testimo nies of those who have been there and done Browse the that. websites, a sk questions talk to othe , rs who have been. Investigate it thoroughl y. Pray! If yo still have que u stions after all this, or ju need some st objective in put into yo decision-m ur aking proc ess, then contact us at Christian Vocations. We’re availa ble all year round to he you find th lp e opportuni ty that’s rig for you. Find ht our details on the bac k.

a s i o r d e P messed up kid Pedro is a messed up kid. He is 16, but isn’t allowed back at school and is struggling to find a job, because he is unskilled and underage. Due to his sketchy past — gang membership, school issues, tattoos, drink, smoking and occasional drug habits — his family members have turned their backs on him. He lives alone, and may not visit his grandparents or sister. This was the Pedro I first met in November 2011 in Loja, Ecuador during my gap year with SIM. He came to El Sendero café every day to help us out during lunch time, so that he had something to eat. Every day he would arrive ready to wash up, dry up, or serve food; whatever we asked him to do, he did. And almost every day after the lunch rush was over, he and the El Sendero administrator would sit down and read the Bible together. Although Pedro had grown up going to church, he had turned his back on everything he’d learned. But David patiently went back through it with him, answering, or trying as best he could, to answer all Pedro’s questions. While outwardly Pedro seemed to be fairly cheery and stable, once you started talking to him one-to-one you realised he was hurting. He was deeply sorry for what he’d done, but unsure of how to make amends. For several months we didn’t see Pedro — he’d finally found a job. I prayed and prayed for him over those months, and in April he resurfaced. Again, he was sad, almost worse than the last time I’d seen him. I sat down with him to ask him about it. He’d had an accident at work the day before and had a very swollen arm. He was living alone again, and he’d broken up with his

girlfriend. In general, he was feeling fed up with life. We read the Bible together, and he saw again how God will never leave us nor forsake us, and will always forgive us when we ask him to. When Pedro left, I prayed that God would be working in his heart, and that he I p would come back that rayed wo soon to El Sendero. G

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Three days later he came back, this time with a huge smile on his face. He gave me a massive hug and announced that he was moving back in with his mum that day. He had spoken to her and she had forgiven him. He was excited to be back with his little sister, and to be allowed to visit his grandparents again. I was so happy to hear the news, and to see Pedro looking so much happier again. I am still praying for him. I pray that God will continue to work in him, and that Pedro will continue to change and make good decisions. I also pray that he will come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus.

Annie C.

Profile on page 75

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Chloe says, ‘There have been two memorable highlights for me. Firstly, working as a team - living and working so effectively together. We have a lot of fun and can share meaningfully with one another. The other highlight has been seeing how much the kids engage with the worship and seeing them captivated by the meetings. It’s wonderful to have a sense that what I am doing can make a difference. It’s a blessing to see that the children are so spiritually responsive and the greatest blessing of all was seeing a camper become a Christian.’ Remembering the benefits of this time at Oakes, she continues, ‘I have also learned lots of new skills. I now have a food hygiene qualification, a life saving award and a first aid certificate. They are all going to be useful for the future. I help run the activities with the children and on some days do maintenance around the grounds. As a team, we have study days with outside speakers or time off together. ‘I am going to take away with me the learning I have gained in working together as a team, learning how to approach things differently and a real calling to work in a Christian context with children in the future. I have also learned to trust God as He has provided financially for me in amazing ways during my time here. God really answers prayer!”

Chloe Piper

CCI Profile on page 51

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Greg (22) Frontiers Profile on page 56

…w invit e are the ed to j cos great oin drammic a… simply our a ctions that un lock God's redemption, though we p la y our part. Rather , we are invi ted to join the great co smic drama of a father who yearns for reconcilia tion between hi mself and hi s children, a father so fu ll of compa ssion and mercy that even in the darkest of places, his w arm embra ce welcomes p eople in. My three m onths in Wes t Africa with Frontiers ga ve me time to see the joy and love th at are alive th er e in spite of the darkne ss, and the knowledge that God ha s and always will be ever-present gives me ho pe, not just for that are a, but for p eople everywhere who live thei r lives with the shroud of hopelessn ess weighin them down. g Hope has a lways been here, beca use so has G od.

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I will never forget our last working day in Arequipa. The whole church community and many other local people came down to help out. We had an incredible day of camaraderie while we finished the roof of the church building our team had been working on. We ate together as friends - male and female, young and old. For me, that was the stand-out moment of those four months in Peru. We felt part of something really special and could see how much it meant to the people of that neighbourhood. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was a crazy adventure of faith and friendship. As we worked to help two amazing local churches pursue their visions, God truly showed himself to us in many different ways. Our team of ten learnt a huge amount from each other and from the Peruvians. We learnt to appreciate and celebrate people and their differences in a completely new way. Personally, as one of the team leaders, I had to learn how to trust God with everything, especially at my most vulnerable times - through that experience my faith has grown and I was able to do more than I ever thought I could out there. I have made lifelong friends both on my team and back in Peru. An honestly humbling experience.

Erin Burbridge,

Latin Link Step teams spend 3-16 weeks in

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A dance in the Park This summer Amy and Christina were delighted to lead DanceLink's More Than Gold Olympic outreach. Their team of 12 came from five countries and spanned the ages of 18 to 53. Dance experience of the team members ranged from almost none to 50 years and professional and university-level training. They explain the excitement at being caught up in what God did during London 2012…

‘One of our passions is to encourage people to use dance as a form of worship. It's such a powerful format but often one of the hardest to use. Stigma may be connected to using dance in church and whether it's right for Christians to dance at all. It's also difficult because it leaves the dancer incredibly vulnerable. When you dance in response to what God is doing in your heart, everything

us as a whole and brought unity, humility and passion. ‘What followed,’ she continues, ‘was the most amazing outreach I’ve seen. We had a powerful day of praying through the city of London that ended at the Olympic Park and saw over 100 salvations in one week alone at an inter-church sponsored 'Lark in the Park' festival in Southeast London. Requests came for us to dance in different God moved ministry tents throughout the park, in us as a and we had whole and brought unity, opportunities to teach and dance and learn humility and and grow. passion.

you are thinking and feeling is on display. The fear of exposure can be hard to overcome.’

Relates Amy, ‘This team should never have worked, but it did. From the moment we met on the first night of our nearly threeweek outreach, God moved in

‘I rejoice at the salvations that took place!’ finishes Amy. ‘That was why we came. But for me the most powerful story from this outreach was our team: a snapshot of the bride of Christ preparing for the bridegroom's arrival. How beautiful is the body of Christ!’

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An Unexpected Miracle Recently a 20 year old girl, Rabeya, came to the hospital as she had been incontinent and unable to use her legs for one year. This was caused by a scoliosis (curve) in her spine since birth, which had worsened with time. Due to her incontinence, Rabeya was continually wet and spent most of her day in bed. To use her bowels, she crawled on her hands and knees outside her house and supported herself by pulling up on a tree. Our physiotherapy team catheterised and assessed Rabeya, and realised that she had a small amount of function in her legs. We gave her a walking frame so she could stand up, and she was delighted with this. I was looking forward to showing her the potential of her independence with a wheelchair. However, when she came to me she was really upset — she had been wet

all day because the catheterisation hadn’t worked effectively and so she didn’t even want to try the wheelchair. I went home feeling really miserable as it seemed like such a hopeless situation. Her problem should never have occurred in the first place and she was treated with so little value by her ...she was family. We had a with treated prayer meeting after value little so work and we by her family. prayed for Rabeya. The next morning I came in and discovered that she had been dry all night, and had gone to the toilet that morning using a wheelchair! I was astounded and when I asked how long she had been dry, she said since the previous afternoon: around the time we prayed for her. I wasn’t expecting that kind of miracle when I prayed, but was so grateful to God for it! She was like a different person – bright and happy and wanting to use the wheelchair. It was amazing.

Heather O’Neill

apist BMS Volunteer Physiother in Bangladesh Profile on page 50

what to do Activity information

If you have a clear idea of the type of thing you want to do, this section lists a variety of activities, under which you will find a list of organisations offering programmes which incorporate that activity.

Church Related Church Related

Church Planting

Friends International Gospel Literature Outreach Pioneers Springs Dance Company

AIM International ALOVE UK Arab World Ministries Gospel Literature Outreach Hope Now International Teams New Tribes Mission OMF International OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation ReachAcross Serving in Mission

Children's Ministry Act4Africa AIM International ALOVE UK Arab World Ministries BMS World Mission CCI Church Mission Society Crosslinks DNA Gospel Literature Outreach International Teams Interserve England & Wales Latin Link LightForce International MECO UK and Ireland Mission Africa OMF International OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Pioneers Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse Scripture Union England & Wales Scripture Union Scotland Serving in Mission Soapbox Springs Dance Company The Nazareth Trust United Beach Missions Us WEC International

Evangelism AIM International ALOVE UK Arab World Ministries AsiaLink BMS World Mission CCI Crosslinks DNA Friends International Gospel Literature Outreach Hope Now International Teams Latin Link Lee Abbey London Mission Africa Mission Direct OMF International OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Pioneers ReachAcross Riverside Performing Arts Scripture Union England & Wales Scripture Union Scotland Serving in Mission Smile International Springs Dance Company UFM Worldwide United Beach Missions WEC International Youth For Christ

Pastoral / Church Based

Youth Ministry

BMS World Mission DNA Friends International International Teams Latin Link OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Serving in Mission Us WEC International

Act4Africa AIM International ALOVE UK CCI Church Mission Society Crosslinks DNA International Teams Latin Link Mission Africa Novi Most International OMF International OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Pioneers Riverside Performing Arts Scripture Union England & Wales Scripture Union Scotland Serving in Mission Smile International Springs Dance Company TLG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Education Charity The Nazareth Trust UFM Worldwide United Beach Missions Us WEC International Youth For Christ

Schools Work Act4Africa ALOVE UK BMS World Mission CCI Interserve England & Wales Latin Link Riverside Performing Arts Scripture Union Scotland Serving in Mission Smile International Springs Dance Company United Beach Missions Us Youth For Christ

Communications/Media

Development Agriculture ReachAcross Us Community Development

Communications

Editorial / Journalism

OMF International TLG – The Education Charity TWR Europe Wycliffe Bible Translators Youth For Christ

Mercy Ships TWR Europe Linguistics New Tribes Mission Wycliffe Bible Translators

Radio

Art / Graphics / DTP Novi Most International Operation Mobilisation WEC International

Literacy

ReachAcross Wycliffe Bible Translators

AIM International Latin Link New Tribes Mission ReachAcross Serving in Mission Wycliffe Bible Translators

Drama / Dance / Music

Literature

Act4Africa International Teams New Generation Music Novi Most International Operation Mobilisation Pioneers Riverside Performing Arts Scripture Union England & Wales Soapbox Springs Dance Company WEC International Youth For Christ

Arab World Ministries AsiaLink Gospel Literature Outreach ReachAcross TLG – The Education Charity UFM Worldwide WEC International

Bible Translation

AIM International BMS World Mission Church Mission Society DNA Frontiers HCJB Global International Teams Interserve Scotland LightForce International MECO UK and Ireland Mercy Ships Mission Direct OMF International Promotions / PR / Media Operation Mobilisation Pioneers TLG – The Education Samaritan’s Purse Charity Serving in Mission TWR Europe The Nazareth Trust Wycliffe Bible Translators Us Youth for Christ Vision for China WEC International

HCJB Global

TV / Film / Video AIM International Arab World Ministries Pioneers TWR Europe

Emergency Relief DNA WEC International

Social Development Latin Link LightForce International Serving in Mission Smile International Us WEC International

Education

TEFL AIM International Crosslinks Frontiers Hope Now International Teams Interserve England & Wales MECO UK and Ireland OMS-UK ReachAcross Us Vision for China WEC International

General Education

Special Needs

AIM International Crosslinks Hope for Kids International Interserve England & Wales Pioneers ReachAcross Riverside Performing Arts Serving in Mission TLG – The Education Charity Us WEC International

LightForce International Mission Africa Vision for China WEC International

Higher Education Riverside Performing Arts Serving in Mission Us WEC International Houseparents Hope for Kids International Serving in Mission WEC International Primary Education Serving in Mission Us WEC International Secondary Education Serving in Mission TLG – The Education Charity Us WEC International

Teaching AIM International BMS World Mission CCI Church Mission Society Crosslinks Hope for Kids International International Teams Interserve England & Wales Interserve Scotland Latin Link MECO UK and Ireland Mercy Ships Near East Ministry New Tribes Mission OMF International OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Pioneers ReachAcross Scripture Union England & Wales Serving in Mission Smile International Soapbox TLG – The Education Charity UFM Worldwide WEC International Wycliffe Bible Translators

Theological Education CCI Crosslinks DNA Mission Africa Serving in Mission The Nazareth Trust Us WEC International

Vocational Education Crosslinks Hope for Kids International Mission Africa Serving in Mission Us WEC International

Medical Dentistry Mercy Ships Serving in Mission

Mercy Ships OMS-UK Operation Mobilisation Pioneers ReachAcross Samaritan’s Purse Serving in Mission Smile International UFM Worldwide Us Vision for China WEC International

Midwifery ReachAcross Serving in Mission Us Nursing Mercy Ships Near East Ministry OMS-UK ReachAcross Serving in Mission Smile International Us Vision for China WEC International

Ophthalmics Mercy Ships Us WEC International

Surgery Mercy Ships Serving in Mission WEC International

Technicians General Medical Act4Africa AIM International BMS World Mission Church Mission Society HCJB Global Hope Now Interserve England & Wales Interserve Scotland MECO UK and Ireland

HCJB Global Mercy Ships Serving in Mission Us WEC International

Social Action

Practical & Technical

Construction

Practical

AIM International Latin Link Mercy Ships Mission Direct New Tribes Mission OMS-UK Serving in Mission Soapbox Us WEC International

BMS World Mission Church Mission Society Frontiers Gospel Literature Outreach HCJB Global Hope for Kids International International Teams Interserve Scotland Lee Abbey London Mission Africa Mission Direct Near East Ministry New Tribes Mission OMS-UK Pioneers ReachAcross Serving in Mission Smile International UFM Worldwide Us WEC International

Gardening / Grounds Lee Abbey Us WEC International

General Engineering Mercy Ships WEC International

General Maintenance

Technical

Ellel Ministries International Lee Abbey London Mercy Ships New Tribes Mission ReachAcross Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse Serving in Mission Soapbox WEC International

HCJB Global Mercy Ships New Generation Music Pioneers Serving in Mission Us WEC International

Mechanics Mercy Ships New Tribes Mission ReachAcross Serving in Mission Us WEC International

Social Action

Prison & Ex-Offenders

Interserve England & Wales Interserve Scotland Pioneers Serving in Mission Us

Latin Link WEC International

Addictions WEC International

Care of Children Frontiers Hope for Kids International Hope Now International Teams Interserve England & Wales LightForce International Near East Ministry Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse Serving in Mission Us WEC International Wycliffe Bible Translators Youth for Christ

Elderly Near East Ministry Us

Homeless WEC International Hope Now

Refugees International Teams MECO UK and Ireland Us WEC International

Residential / Social Care Near East Ministry WEC International

Social Worker Interserve Scotland Serving in Mission WEC International

Street Children BMS World Mission Church Mission Society Crosslinks International Teams Latin Link Mission Africa Serving in Mission Soapbox WEC International

Support Ministries Support Ministries

Management

Holiday

Interserve England & Wales Us

BMS World Mission Mission Direct Serving in Mission Vision for China WEC International

CCI Lee Abbey

Personnel / Training

CCI Ellel Ministries International Lee Abbey Lee Abbey London Mercy Ships Mission Direct WEC International CCI

Administration AIM International BMS World Mission Crosslinks Friends International Hope for Kids International International Teams Interserve Scotland Lee Abbey Lee Abbey London Mercy Ships Operation Mobilisation Serving in Mission TLG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Education Charity TWR Europe Us WEC International Wycliffe Bible Translators

Serving in Mission WEC International

Other

Housekeeping / Catering

Arts Interserve England & Wales New Generation Music Operation Mobilisation Riverside Performing Arts

Outdoor Activities Frontiers LightForce International Novi Most International Scripture Union Scotland Soapbox

Camps Computers HCJB Global Mercy Ships New Tribes Mission Operation Mobilisation ReachAcross Serving in Mission TWR Europe Us WEC International Wycliffe Bible Translators

Finance Mercy Ships New Tribes Mission Serving in Mission TWR Europe Us WEC International Wycliffe Bible Translators Logistics WEC International

CCI International Teams LightForce International Novi Most International OMS-UK Scripture Union England & Wales Scripture Union Scotland WEC International Youth For Christ Cultural Awareness / Encouragement Arab World Ministries AsiaLink Church Mission Society Friends International Lee Abbey London LightForce International New Generation Music New Tribes Mission Samaritanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purse Serving in Mission The Nazareth Trust Wycliffe Bible Translators

Prayer Arab World Ministries AsiaLink CCI Church Mission Society Frontiers Lee Abbey OMF International OMS-UK Serving in Mission The Nazareth Trust WEC International

Professional Skills / Tentmaking Arab World Ministries Crosslinks Interserve England & Wales OMF International Pioneers Serving in Mission WEC International

Research DNA Wycliffe Bible Translators Retreat / Conference Centres CCI Lee Abbey Serving in Mission

Sports ALOVE UK CCI Latin Link LightForce International Mission Africa Novi Most International OMF International Operation Mobilisation Pioneers ReachAcross Scripture Union England & Wales Serving in Mission WEC International Youth For Christ

Technicians Mercy Ships New Generation Music

who to go with Organisation and programme information This section contains an alphabetical listing of organisations offering short-term programmes. Information on location, cost, timing and eligibility is summarised for each programme.

Act4Africa Poverty reduction through dramatically different education. Improving health, well being and education for the world's poorest communities.

Tel: 0161 941 1435 Email: actnow@act4africa.org Website: www.act4africa.org Kathy Smedley, Act4Africa, 17 Seamons Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4ND

Making the World Dramatically Different Team

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

COST

An exciting opportunity to use performing arts skills serving alongside our African team in Kasese, Uganda, giving thousands of young Africans hope for a brighter future.

Singles, Couples and Church Groups for Individual Placements Age: 18 – 70

Uganda Apply any time Duration: 3 weeks Start: 1 July 2013

Youth Work Drama School's Work Children's Ministry

£695

Medical Electives Team

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

COST

Medical Students Age: 18 - 30

Uganda Apply any time Duration: 4 weeks Start: Ongoing

General Medical

£795 (additional weeks at £120/week)

An exciting opportunity to join our challenging rewarding hospital based health programme using your medical skills serving in Kasese, Uganda.

Aim International (UK) Christ centred Churches among all African peoples

Tel: 0115 983 8130 Email: synergy@aimeurope.net Website: www.synergyafrica.com or www.aimint.org/eu Marcella Bernales, AIM International, Halifax Place, Nottingham NG1 1QN

Synergy Gap Year Programme Providing opportunities of a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months for cross-cultural work and spiritual ministry. Training is provided beforehand and debriefing afterwards.

WHO FOR Singles or Families for Individual Placements. Age: 18 - 70

TIME & PLACE Many African countries. See Location Index. Apply any time (min 4 months before departure) Duration: 3 - 12 months. Start: Varies

ACTIVITY

COST

TV / Film / Video TEFL Education Literacy General Medical Administration

Approx £7000 for 12 months (not including flights)

Synergy Teams

Student Placements

Our Synergy teams spend approx 5 weeks in Africa, working alongside the local church seeking to make disciples through a variety of ministries. Orientation is provided and a reunion weekend afterwards.

Placements for those studying Bible or Medical related courses. The purpose of these placements is to give the opportunity to see how your skills may be used in crosscultural mission.

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE ACTIVITY

Singles, Couples, Families or Church Groups for Teams Age: 18+

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Creative Access Nations Apply by: 15 April 2013 Duration: 5 weeks Start: July 2013

COST £2000 (not including flights)

Children's Ministry Youth Ministry Teaching Construction Church Planting Evangelism

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE ACTIVITY

Singles or Couples Age: 18+

DR Congo, Chad, Madagascar, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Creative Access Nations Apply any time (allow 12-18 months before start) Duration: 6 - 8 weeks Start: Any time

COST £1300 (not including flights)

Children's Ministry Evangelism Teaching General Medical Literacy Community Development

ALOVE UK ALOVE's Mission: Calling a generation to dynamic faith, radical lifestyle, adventurous mission and a fight for justice.

Tel: 020 7367 4534 Email: amy.pinwill@salvationarmy.org.uk Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/alove Amy Pinwill, ALOVE UK, The Salvation Army, Territorial Headquarters, Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN

Essential1 Run by ALOVE UK - The Salvation Army for a New Generation, the 'Essential' gap year is a discipleship and mission training course for young people who want to serve and reach out to the world around them.

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

COST

Singles Age: 18 - 24

United Kingdom Apply by: August Duration: 11 months Start: September

Youth Ministry Evangelism Children's Ministry Schools Work Sports Church Planting

Free

Arab World Ministries (a ministry of Pioneers) Working in team situations and in partnership with local churches, AWM's purpose is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to Muslims of the Arab World, wherever they may be found.

Venture Placements Experience mission at first hand! Join one of our established teams and work alongside long-term workers. Programmes can be tailored for individuals or small groups.

Tel: 01509 239525 Email: helenp@awm-pioneers.org Website: www.awm-pioneers.org Helen Pardoe, Arab World Ministries, PO Box 51, Loughborough, Leics LE11 0ZQ

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

Singles, Couples or Families for Individual Placements; CUs and Church Groups for Teams Age: 18 - 65+

North Africa, Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, France, UK. Other countries - see Country Index. Apply by: Individuals: 3 months prior; Teams: 6 months prior. Duration: Individuals: 2 weeks - 1 year; Teams: 1 - 4 weeks. Start: Varies

Children's Ministry Church Planting Professional Skills / Tentmaking Cultural Awareness / Encouragement Prayer TV / Film / Video

COST Varies with destination

Edge Teams Designed to expose you to ministry of long-term workers involved in crosscultural church planting in the Arab World. It's your chance to taste Arab world mission first hand. Arranged in partnership with Pioneers.

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

Singles or Married Couples Age: 18 – 50

North Africa, Ireland, Middle East and Canary Islands Apply by: Dates vary Duration: 2 - 4 weeks (depends on programme) Start: Varies

Cultural Awareness / Encouragement Evangelism Prayer Children's Ministry Literature

COST Depends on programme; from approx £500 - £1500

AsiaLink AsiaLink exists to reach the unreached people of Asia with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We operate in partnership with local Asian Christians and under their leadership.

Tel: 01772 681618 Email: monsoon@asialink.org Website: www.asialink.org

Operation Monsoon

WHO FOR

ACTIVITY

TIME & PLACE

Singles, Couples or Groups for Teams Age: 18 - 65+

Cultural Awareness / Encouragement Evangelism Literature Prayer

Restricted SE Asian countries Apply any time Duration: Flexible. Min: 2 weeks Start: Ongoing

Core mission: Distribution of multimedia presentations of the gospel and/or Bibles. Teams carry media across the border and travel by various means to designated areas. There may be some personal risk involved. For Summer 2013 youth trips, please see www.historymakers.info

Colin Dudgeon, AsiaLink, The Old Barn, Mill Farm, Fleetwood Road, Wesham PR4 3HD

COST Approx £1500

Scripture Union England & Wales Scripture Union works internationally to bring the good news about Jesus Christ to children, young people and adults and to encourage them to meet God through the Bible and prayer.

Holidays and Missions Making Jesus known to children and young people on residential holidays or working with local families and holiday-makers on missions. Join us and see God changing lives. .

Frontline Here's the challenge: submerge yourself in another culture for an adventure lasting up to three weeks, engaged in God's work among children and young people in Europe. It'll be life-changing!

Tel: 0500 856789 Email: countmein@scriptureunion.org.uk Website: www.scriptureunion.org.uk/countmein Count Me In, Scripture Union England and Wales, 207-209 Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2EB

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

Singles, Couples, Families for Individual Placements or Teams Age: 18+; some Junior Team places for 14-17 year olds

UK (England, Wales, Isle of Man) Apply by: Beginning of June ideally Duration: Weekends; 1 or 2 weeks Start: Mostly during school holidays

Children's Ministry Youth Ministry Evangelism Camps Sports Drama / Dance / Music

COST

Free - ÂŁ200

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

COST

Singles, Married Couples or Church Groups for Individual Placements or Teams Age: 18+ (some opportunities for 16 and 17 year olds)

Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine Apply any time Duration: 1 - 3 weeks Start: July & August

Children's Ministry Youth Ministry Camps Evangelism Teaching

Approx ÂŁ180 per week, plus flights

Scripture Union Scotland Working to see the children and young people of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

Tel: 0131 445 9925 Email: gap.year@suscotland.org.uk Website: www.suscotland.org.uk/gapyear

Gap Year

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

COST

Singles, Couples and Disabled for Individual Placements or Teams Age: 18+

Mainly Scotland with potential for an overseas mission trip Apply by: 20th May Duration: 1 year Start: August 2013

Youth Ministry Schools Work Children's Ministry Outdoor Activities Evangelism Camps

Varies depending on placement

A gap year with SU Scotland with a missional focus, including opportunities to share your faith and explore the Bible with children and young people.

Charis Scott, Scripture Union Scotland, 2 Oxgangs Path, Edinburgh EH13 9LX

Serving in Mission Serving in Mission (SIM) is an international mission whose main aim is church planting and evangelism, with a wide range of supporting educational, social, health care and development ministries.

Tailor-made Placements Placements matching your gifts and skills to a genuine need overseas, enabling you to share your faith and life with people of another culture, and experience God at work in and through you.

Tel: 01449 766464 Email: enquiries@sim.co.uk Website: www.sim.co.uk Ken Stone, Serving in Mission (SIM), Wetheringsett Manor, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5QX

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE

ACTIVITY

Singles, Married Couples, or Families for Individual Placements Age: 19 - 75

Many countries in Africa, Asia and South America. See Country Index. Apply any time Duration: 6 months - 2 years Start: Ongoing

Church Related Development Education Medical Practical / Technical Social Action

COST

Varies according to location. Covers air fares, accommodation etc.

SIM Teams

Student Electives

Opportunities for a church team or CU to partner with established ministries overseas. Use your skills to contribute to the local church or student community and enlarge your vision of God's work around His world.

If you're doing a university/college elective, e.g. in modern languages, IT, nursing or medicine, SIM may be able to help! Openings to work alongside experienced colleagues and get some eye-opening and hands-on experience.

WHO FOR Church or CU Groups for Teams Age: 18 - 75

COST £800 - £1600. Varies according to location. Covers air fare, accommodation etc.

TIME & PLACE ACTIVITY Many countries in Africa, Asia and South America. See Country Index. Apply any time Duration: 2 - 6 weeks Start: Ongoing

Children's Ministry Cultural Awareness / Encouragement Pastoral / Church Based Practical Prayer Youth Ministry

WHO FOR

TIME & PLACE ACTIVITY

Singles or Married Couples for Individual Placements Age: 19 - 30

Many countries in Africa, Asia and South America. See Country Index. Apply any time Duration: 6 weeks 10 months Start: Ongoing

COST Varies according to location. Covers air fare, accommodation, etc.

Youth Ministry General Medical Practical Theological Education Teaching Vocational Education

Life Lessons...

...from a Scripture Union Scotland placement ‘It has been very rewarding working with the children and teenagers, seeing them grow and develop through new experiences, being encouraged by their peers and having a lot of fun. There was a great variety in my placement and I was never bored. Part of my placement was at one of SU’s activity centres and part of it was spent working with various youth initiatives in Glasgow. ‘Was it challenging? I have been pushed this year and sometimes it’s been difficult, with starting new groups, juggling commitments, planning sessions and coming up with ideas but I can honestly say that working with young people is the most rewarding thing that I have done.’

Kate Scripture Union Scotland Profile on Page 74 75

More About Christian Vocations Christian Vocations is a ministry of Global Connections whose vision is to see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mission at the heart of the church and church at the heart of mission.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CV's activities and services within Global Connections are focused on resourcing and challenging Christians to discover and practise their God-given vocation in life and service.

How do we achieve this? By providing details on thousands of opportunities to serve in the UK or around the world. By providing services and support that will enable individuals to reflect on their personal gifting and calling, encouraging everyone to use their gifts in serving God. By providing resources that motivate people and inform them about various topics, answering many of the frequently asked questions we receive. By partnering agencies, events and churches to help challenge and channel people into suitable service opportunities.

In addition to the staff team of Global Connections, there is a network of voluntary advisors who work with us from all over the UK, from GC member agencies and churches, and others who share the common desire to see God's people fulfilling their calling in life and service. The ministry of Global Connections is funded partly by members’ contributions, some income generation through services provided by CV, as well as a significant level of donor contributions. This is a crucial element of the financial basis of the charity's work. If you would like to support our ministry, either in prayer or through finance, we would be very grateful.