Maybe you’re not quite ready to commit to long-term ministry. You’re still thinking through where the Lord is leading you.
If you would like the opportunity to do more than just join a short-term team for a few weeks, then we have an internship program that will enable you to spend one to two years in Taiwan. You can get involved in ministry, learn about missionary work and think through the next step in your journey with God.
OMF Taiwan’s internship program was established for people who are willing to join one of our ministry teams for a period of one to two years. Interns gain experience in ministry on the mission field and also receive training from experienced missionaries.
What are the goals?
- To provide ministry experience and on-the-job training in a cross-cultural setting.
- To help clarify whether God is leading you towards long-term work on the mission field.
- To assist OMF missionaries through participation in their ministries.
- To mobilise missionaries, pray-ers and supporters for Taiwan.
Whom is the program for?
This program is for people who think that God may be leading them into cross-cultural ministry but are not clear on their future direction, or are not yet able to commit to a longer term involvement. It is an internship, so it is not really intended as a substitute for long-term mission involvement—but rather as a stepping stone toward that goal.
What qualifications do I need?
An interest in exploring the possibilities of long-term mission/full time ministry and a willingness to learn.
We expect that most interns will not yet have theological training. At the end of the internship period, interns will be encouraged to return home to receive formal theological education before engaging in further ministry. Interns who have already completed theological training would have the option of converting to long-term membership with OMF.
What would I be doing?
As an intern, you would join one of OMF Taiwan's ministry teams and will be under the supervision of an experienced OMF missionary. As language ability allows, you would participate in a range of ministries that contribute to OMF's work in Taiwan. Ministries could include church planting, student work and children’s ministries.
Non-Chinese speakers would undertake an initial period of up to six months in full-time language study. This is required so that interns will live comfortably in Taiwan, be prepared for some ministry involvement in Chinese and gain a realistic insight into what is required for effective long-term mission.
You would also participate in training designed to develop your ability to minister in a cross-cultural setting. The training program was designed in collaboration with the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS), an Australian organization experienced in training people for ministry.
Training involves:
- development of biblical and theological understanding
- development of ministry skills (evangelism, teaching, relationships, leadership)
- growth in personal godliness.
Training is primarily “on-the-job” but will also involve some reading projects relevant to cross-cultural ministry.