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Riga, Latvia
| This is a new MTW team which was formed after the request of the pastors of the Reformed Churches in Latvia to send missionaries. The Latvians have specially asked that initial ministries be to serve with the one church plant, help mentor seminary students, help with evangelistic outreach in the two Reformed Churches and teach and preach with the Evangelical Reformed Church of Lithuania, which is 451 years old but has only one ordained pastor. The churches in Latvia were started by Latvians who adopted Reformed theology through the teaching received at Baltic Reformed Theological Seminary in Riga. Three PCA churches have sent MTW summer teams to Latvia. |
Current Ministry: Youth/children, ESL, Theological-seminary, Bible school
Future Ministry: Church planting
Team's website:
http://latviachaplins.blogspot.com
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The Team
Carl and Becky Chaplin arrived in Riga, Latvia July 2008.
Intinerating missionaries: Robert and Jeanne Smith.
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The Team
Carl and Becky Chaplin arrived in Riga, Latvia July 2008.
Intinerating missionaries: Robert and Jeanne Smith.
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Current Needs
People to help with evangelism in Latvia and preaching and teaching in Lithuania. |
Cultural and Ministry Context
Latvia and Lithuania are part of the Baltic region of Northern Europe. They are post-communist Russia controlled countries that gained their freedom in 1991 and joined the European Union in 2004. They have become westernized with many of the people speaking or learning English. The primary languages are Latvian and Lithuanian, but many speak Russian. About 30% of those living in Latvia are Russian. The average monthly income is approximately $1200 per month. Only 7% of the population attends religious services regularly. The main denominations are: 20% Roman Catholic, 20% Protestant (primarily Lutheran), 5% Russian Orthodox, 15% independent or unaffiliated, and 40% are not affiliated with a church. | We are excited about your interest in a long-term commitment to missions service.
MTW uses a team-based approach to missions. For that reason, we actively seek missionaries from a variety of backgrounds—ordained or unordained, singles and families, men and women—and with many different ministry skills and interests.
Though MTW's first priority is church planting, we also have missionaries working in a variety of other ministries such as teaching, medicine, community development, and administration.
We currently have one- and two-year and long-term ministry opportunities in over 50 different countries around the world. You are needed on the mission field!
For more information, contact Recruitment at 1-800-270-9932 or go@mtw.org, or fill out our online Interest Form.
Latvia (and Lithuania)
· type: evangelism, construction, vacation Bible school, adult discipleship
· level: 3
· medical/political climate: low risk
Three emerging Reformed churches have invited MTW to partner with them and mentor pastors and congregations in the birth of the Reformed denomination in Riga. Opportunities for ministry include vacation Bible school, evangelism, discipling of young adults, ESL, youth outreach, and theological education/mentoring. Teams will stay at a hotel in Riga. Also, teams are needed to go to Lithuania to work with the historic Evangelical Reformed Church as a mission outreach. Opportunities for ministry are with small churches (like core groups) and would include teaching basic Bible studies to adults, evangelism outreach actives and children's ministries. Teams will stay in a hotel in Vilnius or another town where they minister.
See all two week opportunities in Europe.
Listed below are one to eleven month internship opportunities in this region. As an intern you will assist MTW long-term missionaries.
 Church Planting
France (Marseille) - Interns needed to serve in various church ministries, including church publicity, church maintenance, and interaction with French college/career group. Interns will live with French host families. Conversational French skills are necessary (summer).
Germany (Berlin) – Assist church-planting movement among the old East Berlin neighborhoods. Areas for intern involvement include work with children and youth, families, and evangelism and discipleship. Conversational German skills are necessary.
Ireland (Dublin) – Assist with children’s and youth ministry in an international and Roman Catholic population. Interns can also assist with the many arts ministries available through the church.
Sweden – Interns needed year-round to help with ministries related to church planting. Possible areas of ministry include evangelism, discipleship, work with the activities center, sports ministry, and music ministry.
Ukraine (Lviv)  – Leopolis Green is an intensive missionary training internship in a community where you will be engaged in university and English ministry in the afternoons and trained through lecture/discussions in the morning. Green stands for "greenhouse," which is what the missionary team provides: a protected place to work through important issues in the intern's life and calling. Come with your questions and we will work through the subjects of evangelism, gospel in cross-cultural context, calling, missions, how Christ relates to all areas of life, and more. The community of interns alongside the full-time missionaries will be responsible for planning and executing a week-long Mountain English Camp for 50 Ukrainian university students while following up with them through parties, hiking trips, and discussion groups.
Ukraine (Kiev) – Help with church-planting ministries by assisting national pastors and missionaries with various projects and outreaches including evangelism, discipleship, VBS and teaching English.
Education
Bulgaria (Sofia) – Sofia Christian
Academy needs K-12
teachers for missionary kids. Interns
serve an 11-month term.
Romania
(Codlea) – Kingstone Academy,
a school for missionary children, needs elementary teachers.
Medical/StreetChild/Mercy Ministry
Sorry, no internships are currently available.
Short-term Team Coordination
Sorry, no internships are currently available.
Teaching English
Bulgaria (Sofia) – Conversational English teachers needed. TESL training is helpful, but not necessary.
Germany (Berlin) – Teach English through the minister of a church-plant in East Berlin. Conversational German skills are necessary.
Slovakia (Trnava) – Teach English to Slovaks through a ministry center called “The Building.”
Ukraine (Lviv) – Leopolis Green is an intensive missionary training internship in a community where you will be engaged in university and English ministry in the afternoons and trained through lecture/discussions in the morning. Green stands for "greenhouse," which is what the missionary team provides: a protected place to work through important issues in the intern's life and calling. Come with your questions and we will work through the subjects of evangelism, gospel in cross-cultural context, calling, missions, how Christ relates to all areas of life, and more. The community of interns alongside the full-time missionaries will be responsible for planning and executing a week-long Mountain English Camp for 50 Ukrainian university students while following up with them through parties, hiking trips, and discussion groups.
Ukraine (Odessa) – Use teaching English as a way to build relationship and create outreach opportunities to university students and adults.
University
France (Marseille) – Attend a French university near a church plant where you can study science, architecture, fine arts, and economics. The intern will work in cooperation with InterVaristy Christian Fellowship. French proficiency is required.
Portugal (Lisbon) – Build relationships with students at the University of Lisbon, which has over 13,000 students.
Slovakia (Trnava) – Minister to university students through an outreach center called “The Building.”
Ukraine (Lviv) – Leopolis Green is an intensive missionary training internship in a community where you will be engaged in university and English ministry in the afternoons and trained through lecture/discussions in the morning. Green stands for "greenhouse," which is what the missionary team provides: a protected place to work through important issues in the intern's life and calling. Come with your questions and we will work through the subjects of evangelism, gospel in cross-cultural context, calling, missions, how Christ relates to all areas of life, and more. The community of interns alongside the full-time missionaries will be responsible for planning and executing a week-long Mountain English Camp for 50 Ukrainian university students while following up with them through parties, hiking trips, and discussion groups. |
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MTW Internships are designed to give the participant a taste of missionary life and ministry experience overseas, as well as enable many to confirm their calling. The Internship Program provides opportunities for individuals, couples, and families to assist MTW missionaries and our ministry partners from 1-11 months. Volunteer interns serve from one to five months. Salaried interns serve from six to eleven months. The budget for an intern ranges from $2,000-$3,500 per month. A more precise budget will be generated once an applicant is approved and receives a field invitation..
For more information on these and other internship opportunities with Mission to the World, contact MTW Global Support Ministries at go@mtw.org, call 1-800-270-9932 or use our online interest form |
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