Spring 2009

Philippines - Outdoor Ministry to Youth - Spend time with missionary kids from all over the globe in the great outdoors of the Philippines. You will have the opportunity to minister to these tweens and teens through both outdoor education and nightly devotions. If you have a heart for the middle school student this trip is for you! Another trip can be attached to this for a longer, more diverse experience in-country. February 6-13 see important information

Philippines - Children’s Programs for Missionary Kids - Lead children’s programs for missionary kids in the Southern Philippines and Manila while their parents attend a conference on building up their ministry. Play games, lead worship, build relationships. If you love children you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Another trip can be attached to this for a longer, more diverse experience in-country. April 22 - May 4 see important information

Individual Placements— For those considering long-term, cross-cultural work, experience in every-day life overseas, 1-1 interaction with national and cross-cultural workers; A great opportunity for those with a vision for a specific country or seeking to meet a specific need with professional skills. Learn more about Individual Placements on our website. Preferably for one to six months.

Medical Work — Opportunities may vary throughout the year. Most placements are for medical professionals or those currently in medical school. Inquire through our Individual Placements program. PLEASE CONTACT US AT SERVE@OMF.ORG ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC INTERESTS, SKILLS AND AVAILABILITY.

SUMMER 2009

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CAMBODIA

Church Planting Apprenticeship — Get to know the “ins and outs” of starting a church among the unreached by working alongside long-term workers. Invest in the lives of their kids by running a children’s program at the yearly missionary conference.
June/July (6 weeks) $TBD*

CHINA

Collegiate English Teaching - Catch a vision and pray for the needs of North Korea and Northeast China. In a classroom setting, teach Korean-Chinese university students conversational English or other subjects such as engineering, German, etc. (depending on skills of the team).
June / August (6 weeks) $TBD*

Culture Exchange - Learn Chinese (Mandarin) language and culture in small classes with Chinese teachers. Build friendships to share Christ with university students by playing sports, visiting coffee shops and spending time in conversational English.
June/ August (7 weeks) $TBD*

JAPAN

Karaoke City Ministry — Be a part of church-planting work in Tokyo area through outreach in karaoke centers. Invite people you meet to hear about Christ during Sunday meetings and share the love of Christ with the largest unreached people group in the world.
June (3 weeks) $TBD*

LAOS, VIETNAM OR MYANMAR

Orphanage Ministry - Invest in the lives of children who are loved by God, though they do not have the loving care of a family. Serve through games, crafts, music, hugs and smiles.
June (4 weeks) $TBD*

SOUTHEAST ASIA MUSLIMS

Individual Opportunities - Contact us to learn more about opportunities for individuals to come alongside various ministry opportunities.
May—August (1-4 months) $TBD*

PHILIPPINES

Urban Poor Outreach - Join national workers in outreach programs, community development and other activities among urban poor in displaced communities. looking for innovative people, creative thinkers and practitioners to help with the continuing development of their ministry. train and travel with a team, but function as an individual placement and live with a host family.
June / August (7 weeks) $TBD*

TAIWAN

Urban Children’s Ministry Team - Work with an international team teaching English to children and building relationships with families in a low-income housing area.
July (4 weeks) $TBD*

THAILAND

Men’s Competitive Soccer - Join a competitive international soccer team and participate in student evangelism in schools, detention centers and outdoor parks. (Males only)
June / July (4 weeks) $TBD*

Student Outreach/ English Teaching - Build relationships with university students by teaching English and sharing your life with them outside the classroom at dinner gatherings, sports activities, coffee bars and inviting them to the local church.
June /August (6 weeks) $TBD*

Mountain Prayer Journey— Hike through Northern Thailand to pray “onsite with insight” for unreached people Living in spiritual bondage. Travel, learn, talk with Buddhist monks, visit ministries and encourage long-term workers.
July / August (3 weeks) $TBD*

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Application Deadline: minimum three months before trip departure date. (Deadlines range from February - April for summer teams. Late applications will be given case-by-case consideration.)

Application Fee: $45 (Late applications will be considered for remaining openings)

Summer participants attend Serve Asia Orientation in Colorado over Memorial Day Weekend at the end of May. (Program costs listed do not include this individual travel expense to Colorado)

Summer participants attend Debriefing with team members upon return to the US in California before returning home. (Dates and cost included in programs above)

*Programs being offered may change due to field availability, interest or security concerns. Program costs have not been finalized and are subject to change. Costs range from $2500 — $4500.

Click here for an overview of the Serve Asia Program or Application Information

Contact us: serve@omf.org or 1.800.422.5330

Programs being offered may change due to field availability, interest level, or security concerns. Programs will be updated monthly

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Last update: Octoeber 21, 2008