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Odessa, Ukraine
| Began through MTW church-planting and CoMission ministries in 1993; has developed into a Presbyterian denomination with ongoing church-planting, seminary and Bible school, theological publishing, and various forms of outreach. There are presently 12 congregations, 11 ordained national pastors, and 30 seminary students. Odessa church received their historic building in 1999 and restored it with MTW sponsorship. A pipe organ was installed in 2004. The Ukrainian Presbytery was officially organized on April 16, 2008.
Team's Website:
www.mtwukraine.org
Additional Websites:
www.ersu.org (seminary website)
www.BurnhamSnapshots.com
(Burnham Family's website) |
Current Ministries: Mercy ministry (orphanage work, humanitarian aid, Christian day school, crisis pregnancy center); short-term evangelism and medical programs; children's programs; and cultural outreach through organ concerts and musical programs.
Future Ministry: Mentoring emerging leaders; counseling the church leaders; assisting in evangelism for new church plants, including one in Kotovskogo, the northern suburb of Odessa.
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| The Team |
Bob and Andrea Burnham and family (team leader)
David and Jill Martin and family
Clay and Darlene Quarterman
Adeline Wallace
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The Team
Bob and Andrea Burnham and family (team leader)
David and Jill Martin and family
Clay and Darlene Quarterman
Adeline Wallace
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Current Needs
Church planters and seminary professors needed to teach and mentor emerging leaders. Business ministries director needed to work alongside a program of training and outreach through business development. Youth worker needed to aid in the establishment of an evangelistic youth program for the Odessa churches and train/equip nationals to take over the program, for two years to long-term.
Our team needs people who will be living examples of what it means to live a joyful life in a passionate relationship with God. We especially need men who can train and equip our many emerging leaders and show them what it means to be a servant leader. Leadership here can often be harsh and controlling; servant leadership will be much better understood when lived out through the example of a godly man. |
Cultural and Ministry Context
Odessa is a proud and beautiful town in southern Ukraine located on the Black Sea. Most people there will tell you they are not Ukrainian, they are Odessan! Because of the many resorts and festivals, Odessa sometimes seems more Mediterranean than post-Soviet. People across the former USSR know it as a city of humor, with a festive personality and friendly people. The winters are cold and snowy, and the summers are usually mild. Many Odessans speak English, though Russian is most used, and Odessa has its own slang-a Ukrainian/Russian mix with a Jewish flavor. The majority of the people there claim to be Russian Orthodox, but few profess a personal relationship with Christ. | 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.
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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