Pioneer Evangelist and Church Nurturer among Manobo Tribes.
PH0506-03
LocationMountains of central Mindanao.
To Do What?
With Manobo believers, do evangelism and church nurturing.
Possible Tasks
a) pioneer evangelism; or b) church nurturing and training.
For how long?
Long term (3 years or more).
When?
Needed immediately.
What's required?
Learn the Cebuano trade language and then move to a tribal location to begin studying the Manobo language and culture. Begin ministry as language ability allows, working towards a church multiplication movement.
Language?
Cebuano and Manobo.
Type of person
Solid foundation in the Bible. Good training in cross-cultural communication and sensitivities. Able to serve on teams with local people. Able to function effectively with periods of isolation.
Other Background Information
Within the 50,000 population target group, there are 17 small churches which form the Manobo Bible Church Association of Mindanao. Leaders are being trained at local Bible schools. MABCAM leaders are increasingly giving direction to the development of the church.