Indonesia - Individual

Teach English to 1st year theological Students in Medan for 2 – 6 weeks in July / August 2009

  • No previous teaching experience needed; course materials will be provided. Opportunities to make friends with the students and learn about Christian ministry in Indonesia.

Teach English to 1st year theological Students in Kalimantan for 2 – 6 weeks in mid June to early July 2009

  • No previous teaching experience needed; course materials will be provided. Opportunities to make friends with the students and learn about Christian ministry in Indonesia with possible visits to surrounding villages. Malaria prophylaxis is required.

Ethnographic Research in Jakarta for 2 – 8 weeks

  • Translators will accompany team member. Prior training in ethnographic research needed. Ethnographic research amongst the poor to be used for the development of long term strategy.

Publishing Ministry Discovery Tour: Java (3 weeks)

  • View the work and neet the people of BK Press and other communications ministries, which may include student ministry publishing, a theological publisher, the Indonesian Bible Society and other evangelical publishers
  • Opportunities for interaction with publishers will be combined with cultural learning and study of the general media market to gain an understanding of the issues involved in media ministry
  • Will cover Jakarta plus 2-3 other cities, which may include Bogor, Bandung, Yojyakarta or Malang

Publishing Seminar Presenter: Jakarta (2 - 4 weeks)

  • Give a 1 or 2 week seminar on a publishing related topic, such as editing, writing, graphic design, publishing management or marketing to Indonesian publishing organisations
  • An experienced media worker will provide general orientation to Indonesia and the publishing market, plus speicific orientation for the seminar
  • Presenter needs to be competent in their field - all matters related to the subject, focus, approach and timing are to be worked out ahead of time with the Field.

Teach Theological English

  • Help undergraduate and post graduate students at a Theological College in Indonesia, through a 5 week intensive theological English course.
  • From Monday - Friday, you would be involved in taking a group of students through the course, involving mainly English daily sessions of devotions and worship, working through Mark's gospel, fun activities in English, helping students with library assignments, evening bible studies and games. Weekends are free - there are opportunities to enjoy local culture and other attractions, prayer walking, visit ministries in Jakarta and make contact with missionaries serving with OMF.
  • The suitable person would make a significant contribution to the lives of these young Christians training for full time ministry.

Contact Debbie Farr for more info/expressions of interest.