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Vina del Mar, Chile
(and the Gran Valparaiso area)
Began in 1992 with an MTW church-planting team in the heart of one of Chile’s most God-resistant areas. Most of the initial contacts resulting in the Reñaca Presbyterian Church were made through conversational English classes. With all of the original team members in other areas, the Viña Team is now in its “third generation” of missionaries and has recently started a second church plant in downtown Viña del Mar. The missionaries’ vision is to establish a strong Presbyterian denomination that will become a sending church. The Viña Team’s vision is to establish a presbytery in the greater Valparaíso area, and to partner with other Presbyterian and Reformed denominations and congregations for mutual strength and encouragement.
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Current Ministry:
Church planting, Mercy, Construction/mechanical, Counseling, Finance/administration
Future Ministry: Church planting in Villa Alemana, Quintero, and other suburbs of Viña; children’s Bible clubs in several neighborhoods; establish a working relationship between CEMIPRE and area congregations; organize a national university ministry based on the local model as developed in Viña; train and place Bible teachers in both public and private schools
Web/blog: CEMIPRE.com |
| The Team |
John and Cathy Rug and family
Roger and Laura Dye and family
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The Team |
John and Cathy Rug and family
Roger and Laura Dye and family
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Current Needs
Immediate opening for an ordained man to re-establish the university ministry, much like an RUF minister, but adapted to the university system in Chile. Also needed are young adults to serve in the university ministry. Social worker and other individuals with skills are wanted to help the disabled (Braille, sign language, adaptive computing, etc.). We are also interested in someone who could oversee teams that come down; help with administration concerns including Chile missionary websites and DVD’s; and promote the development of partnerships, both in the US and in Chile |
Cultural and Ministry Context
Viña del Mar is a modern coastal city about two hours from the capital city, Santiago. Viña is between two cities: Valparaíso (the port city and home of the Chilean Congress) and Reñaca (a residential and resort area). These three locations, along with Concon, Quilpué, and Villa Alemana make up a metropolitan region with over one million people known as Gran Valparaiso. Chileans are known as “the British of South America,” meaning they are more “reserved and proper” than the typical Latin American culture. Chile has one of the most stable governments and economies of Latin America. By all counts, Chile is fast becoming a first-world country with access to the latest telecommunications, medical care, and infrastructure. Those living in rural Chile travel to the urban areas for major medical needs.
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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!
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Chile: Vina del Mar
- type: Construction, Evangelism, Teaching, Children's Ministry, Reading Glasses for the poor, the field is open to different ministry ideas
- level: 3/4
- medical/political climate: intermediate risk
This one - two week project will give participants an opportunity to work in construction, evangelism, and teaching with an MTW church plant, and to interact with the differently enabled. The best time to visit (weather wise) is November to March, but this site is also open to U.S. summertime teams also.
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See all two week opportunities in South America.
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..
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