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Where - Current Opportunities

Spring 2010

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 2010

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CAMBODIA

Prayer Journey - Cambodia is rich in history and many people remain unaware of the spiritual darkness which affects reaching Cambodia with the gospel today. Spiritual attack is very prevalent among missionaries; at least three families have recently needed to leave the field. This team will visit historical sites in order to learn Cambodia's past and also travel to various ministries praying for missionaries and their work to participate in what God is doing today. You need to be adventurous and willing to live among the people as they do.
June 27 - July 15 (3 weeks) $3400

CHINA

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) $4500

Mobilization with Media - Join a long-term team seeking to communicate and mobilize for their ministry. Join the team using the media skills you work with best (photography, video, etc.) and help the team share their story.
June / August (7 weeks) $TBD*

Summer Soccer Outreach - Provide sports training other recreational activities for a local youth development center. Graduate students and Mandarin speakers are needed!
June 23 - July 15 (3.5 weeks) $3000

Youth Center - Teach English classes for students in four classes and increase the interest of English learning for local students (some Mandarin speakers are needed!).
July 10 - August 1 (3 weeks) $3500

DIASPORA MINISTRY (U.S.)

Buddhist Prayer Journey - Chicago, Illinois is home to one of the largest Asian immigrant populations in America. This team will visit Asian neighborhoods, explore various Buddhist temples, learn about various sects and their beliefs as well as dialogue with Buddhists about their faith. They will seek opportunities to share the gospel message with Buddhists right here in America and pray onsite with insight for those they meet. Led by one of OMF’s experts on Buddhism, this will be an excellent training experience for anyone thinking about serving among Buddhists in Asia or wanting to learn how to share their faith with Buddhists right here in the US.
June 5 - 11 (7 days) ~$1300

LAOS / MYANMAR / VIETNAM

English Teaching - During Chinese school break English camps are run for students. It is a great time to see students learn a new skill. The relationships you develop will continue with those still working in the area. This team requires one Mandarin speaker.
June - July (28 days) ~$3500

Manual Labor Team - Work on a tea plantation and organic farm on the highest mountain in Thailand. The farm is a source of income for a worker in the Radio Ministry and serves as a pilot project for work in other countries. You will get your hands dirty and work hard. In the end though, you’ll learn invaluable lessons about ministry among the more than 8 million of a specific people group. Two days a week you can also teach English in the local primary school.
June - July (3 weeks) ~$3200

Mountain Prayer Journey - "Wherever we have gone prayer walking, we have seen God move amongst the people." Come travel on the Mekong River and live among an unreached people group in difficult to reach villages. You will stay in their guesthouses and pray for their families. You need to be adventurous and willing to live in conditions less than you are used to.
July - August (3 weeks) ~$3200

PHILIPPINES

Urban Poor Outreach - Join national workers in outreach programs, community development and other activities among urban poor in displaced communities. We are 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) $3500

SOUTHEAST ASIA MUSLIMS

Media and Mobilization - Do you enjoy photography, writing or shooting video? As you spend time in designated locations, you will have the opportunity to take photos, video clips and perhaps record some short interviews. During this time you will spend a few days in a local village with a local family, learn their language and culture first-hand. You will then work with your team and long-termers to develop a resource which will be used by people all over the world.
July 11 - August 12 (4.5 weeks) ~$3500

Research - Research socio-economic and educational needs in a rural area. Be involved in surveying for the development of long-term ministry in that area.
May 28 - July 15 (7 weeks) ~$3500

South Thailand Basketball Camp: Coaching and Training - (Men only) Join a team of six people to do exhibition games and clinics both in schools and at other venues. Speak at a men's detention facility. Two weeks for the team; 1 month for male coach.
June - July 6 (4 weeks) ~$2700

Video Development - Capture footage in colleges, churches and local villages in order to create a video aimed at firing up believers on the homesides to be involved in mobilizing the national church to reach Muslims. Get the chance to live with a field worker or national in a village to experience everyday life. Spend time with local and foreign Jesus-proclaimers and trainers and hear what the Lord is doing and has yet to do.
June 25 - August 12 (7 weeks) ~$3500

TAIWAN

Chiayi - Befriend children by organizing games and playing with them at a local park. Run a weekday children's program among the working-class community
June - July (4 weeks) ~$2600

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. This team will work together to develop a strategy for reaching this area.
June 29 - July 27 (4 weeks) $2800

THAILAND

Bangkok Slum Ministry - Work hand-in-hand with the Thai church to reach children living in the slums. Come as you are and be used with any gift you have: English, music, drama, etc. In addition to the summer opportunity, longer-term placements (up to 5 months) are also available.
June 19 - August 12 (8 weeks) $3700

Church Planting 101 - How do you share the gospel and begin an indigenous church among a people who have never heard? You will have the opportunity to work alongside long-term missionaries and learn the "nuts and bolts" of church planting among an unreached people.
May 28 - July 15 (6 weeks) $3500
(The price listed above includes domestic airfare to Pre-Field Training in Colorado.)

English Teaching and Christmas Outreach - Come equip Thai English teachers with additional teaching skills needed to educate their students. Any teaching background is welcome. In addition, participate in Christmas outreach programs to different schools.
November 20 - December 20 (4 weeks) - $2800

Men's Competitive Soccer - (Men only.) Join a competitive international soccer team and participate in student evangelism, partner with local Thai churches and possibly teach some English.
July 1 - 22 (3 weeks) $2600

Saraburi English Improvement Course for Thai Teachers - Use conversational English and friendship building to share the gospel with Thai English teachers.

Student Christmas Outreach - Christmas provides a unique time to present the gospel in Thailand. Unlike other times of the year, schools are inviting teams to come share the real Christmas story with their students. Come be part of a creative team which will share the gospel through the Christmas story in a variety of ways with students who have never heard!

TESOL and Student Outreach - This is a great opportunity for a TESOL internship. You will be part of a team teaching English in a local Thai middle/high school. In addition to teaching English, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with Thai students and participate in church planting ministries. Your team will also serve MKs during the OMF Thailand Field Conference.
June 19 - August 12 (8 weeks) $3400

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Application Deadline: Friday, March 26 for all summer teams or three months prior to trip departure date.

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

Summer participants attend Serve Asia Pre-Field Training in Colorado over Memorial Day Weekend at the end of May. (Program costs listed above 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: 14 January 2010