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In 1990, an MTW team arrived in Bogota for church planting, and a pastoral training program was formed. One church was planted in Bogota, and three churches from other areas of Colombia were added to the group. In 2001 the MTW team exited Colombia, leaving a small presbytery and a training program in place. In March of 2007 we returned to Bogota to develop a team and to work with the presbytery in theological training and church planting. We now have five church plants in the country, two churches in Cucuta in process to join the presbytery, and an international, English-speaking church in Bogota.
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Current Ministry: Church planting, Mercy, Theological Ed-seminary, extension
Future Ministry: University and Youth programs
Team Site: www.mtwsa.net
Gary Waldecker: www.mtwsa.org
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| The Team |
Two families and one single male.
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The Team |
Two families and one single male.
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Current Needs
1. Theological teachers for pastoral training - to work with Colombian men in the MINTS program.
2. Discipleship - to work with Colombian men and women in Christian discipleship in the churches.
3. Music - to help develop a music program for existing churches and to develop and train music leaders for church plants.
4. Youth leaders - to develop a youth program for existing churches and/or church plants.
5. Children's ministry to work with the children in the school in Santa Marta (on the coast).
6. Short-term director to develop and maintain a program for short-term visitors from U.S. churches.
7. Pastor for the international, English-speaking church.
Special Projects:
Financial support needs:
- Pastoral training program – funds needed for books, teaching materials, travel, and scholarships.
- Church-planting program – funds needed to help with national church-planter funding, facility rental, and church supplies.
- Diaconal program – funds needed to help with urgent needs within the congregations.
We need prayer for all of these and for the entire ministry. Particularly, we need prayer for:
- Three pastoral candidates studying in Cucuta, Colombia.
- For unity with the Colombian pastors.
- For the new church plants, that God would bless them with growth and mature leaders.
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Cultural and Ministry Context
Colombia was a very dangerous place to live several years ago. Recently, though, it has calmed down greatly. It is now more stable than ever before, especially in the major cities. Bogota is a beautiful city and a great place to live. It is in the Andes mountain range and sits at about 8,500 feet in elevation, and is, therefore, cool year-round. The temperature ranges from a high of 75 to a low of 50 degrees. It is close to the equator, so the temperature does not vary much and the sun rises at 6 a.m. and sets at 6 p.m. year-round. Because of the constant climate and plenty of rain, the flowers bloom year round and the foliage is beautiful all year. The coastal regions are hot and beautiful. Santa Marta and Barranquilla are on the Caribbean coast. The Colombians are very bright and warm, so working with them is a real joy. | 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
Belize (San Ignacio) - Assist a national pastor in developing a youth ministry within the church. Bethany Church serves different ethnic groups from Mayan to Creoles, to Chinese. This internship is ideal for a married couple.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Interns needed to lead music, youth activities, and outreach ministries for a Spanish church-planting movement. Seminarians are also needed for theological teaching. Spanish skills are necessary.
Nicaragua (Managua) - The missionaries in Nicaragua have recently purchased a pineapple farm and are hoping to use it as a means of outreach to the community. Spanish language skills are helpful.
Education
Belize (Corozal) - Elementary through high school teachers needed for 11-month terms to teach Belizean nationals. No experience in Spanish language is required.
Mexico (Acapulco) - New Horizon Christian School needs teachers to teach Mexican children.
Mexico (Guadalajara) - National school in Guadalajara needs teachers for elementary school. Teaching certificate is preferred.
Nicaragua (Managua) - Spend 11-months teaching in an English-speaking school.
Medical/StreetChild/Mercy Ministry
Belize (Corozal) - Use your medical training to serve in a medical clinic in Belize.
Brazil (Ouro Fina) - Minister to boys who have been removed from homes due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment. These boys live in a Christian foster group homes located on a farm in Brazil.
Chile (Vina del Mar) - Outreach to those with disabilities through a ministry center, CEMPIRE.
Honduras - Several interns are needed to help administer visiting short-term mission teams under the direct supervision of fulltime missionaries. Heavy interaction with nationals can be expected. Experiences will include teaching English, mercy work, construction and church planting activates. Spanish language skills are preferred.
Mexico (Acapulco) - Minister to street children who visit a drop-in center, Sobre El Puente. Spanish skills are necessary.
Short-term Team Coordination
Mexico (BEAMM) - Assist the Isaiah 55 Deaf Ministry during the summer by overseeing volunteers and ministries of the short-term teams.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Serve as a short-term team coordinator for teams serving in the communities of Juarez. Intern will meet teams at airport, coordinate work at the project sites, and help with logistical issues. Spanish skills are required.
Mexico (Mexico City) - Labor alongside Mexican Presbyterian Churches and MTW missionaries in leading short-term teams. Teams will be involved in sports outreach, VBS, Bible club, teaching English, and medical outreach. Conversant Spanish is highly recommended. Interns will also be able to live in the homes of Mexican families.
Mexico (Monterrey) - Manage and supervise short-term teams by preparing and conducting team orientation and working alongside teams in construction, VBS, crafts and sports ministry. Conversational Spanish is highly recommended.
Mexico (Tijuana) - Oversee two-week teams as they do construction and other ministries to help the church-planting teams. Other opportunities for evangelism and discipleship exist, especially during the non-summer months. Conversational Spanish is highly recommended.
Teaching English
Honduras - Several interns are needed to help administer visiting short-term mission teams under the direct supervision of fulltime missionaries. Heavy interaction with nationals can be expected. Experiences will include teaching English, mercy work, construction and church planting activates. Spanish language skills are preferred.
Mexico (BEAMM) - Several interns needed to teach English as an outreach for church plants. Spanish is helpful, but not required. Use of a personal vehicle for ministry travel is helpful, but not required.
University
Chile (Vina del Mar) – University ministry with Chilean and international students. Spanish is strongly recommended. |
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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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Latin America |
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