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Northern Mexico
In the early 20th century, major U.S. denominations geographically divided responsibilities for evangelism and church planting in Mexico. Presbyterians assumed responsibility for southern Mexico, which limited the growth of Presbyterian churches in the north. As a result, with 3000 National Presbyterian Churches in Mexico, only 100 are in Northern Mexico. The MTW Mexico work centered in Monterrey started in 1995 with one church plant.
Web Site:
www.mtw-northernmexico.org |
Current Ministry:
The team is currently working in twenty-five projects, six of those under contracts, with the others in varying stages of preparation. Activities include coordination and oversight of summer construction, VBS, teaching English as a second language, "medical brigades" (medical missions performed by Mexican nationals and U.S. short-term teams, coupled with evangelism), hosting interns, creative evangelism, working with youth, children's programs and an orphanage. A key focus for the team is the training of nationals through a theological institute for Northern Mexico.
Future Ministry: The MTW team will promote church-multiplication movements by planting Reformed churches in the 26 major cities in Northern Mexico, utilizing MTW church planters and partnerships, emphasizing theological education and training. We pray that these efforts will result in societal transformation and the sending of Mexican missionaries into the world.
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The Team
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Marty Baas
Caleb & Aimee Dunn and family
Carol Oban
Susan Sundeen
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The Team
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Marty Baas
Caleb & Aimee Dunn and family
Carol Oban
Susan Sundeen
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Current Needs
Church-planter mentors needed to invest five to ten years helping to establish Reformed and covenantal church plants. University workers needed for two years to long-term to help with university ministries. Teaching English workers needed for one month to long-term in order to build relationships and create evangelistic opportunities. Language school required for mentors and university workers. |
Cultural and Ministry Context
The wide diversity of backgrounds and social status presents many challenges for church planting in Northern Mexico. Monterrey is the financial capital of Mexico and the center of the work. A blend of old and new, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stands next to street vendors in traditional Mexican dress. A growing middle class provides increased possibilities for church planting. Proximity to the United States makes for cultures that are neither Mexican nor American. | 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.
Ciudad Victoria (Northeast Mexico)
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type: construction, evangelism, vacation Bible school
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level: 2/3
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medical/political climate: intermediate risk
Teams in Ciudad Victoria will work alongside the Victoria 2020 committee in several locations. The second floor at Colegio Renuevo (a Christian elementary and high school) needs finishing. There is also a need to work with the students at Cologeio Renuevo by teaching English, art, history, discipleship, etc. Teams can also assist the local Presbyterian churches with outreach and VBS in the surrounding community. Housing will be in Mexican homes, or a hotel can be requested for an additional cost.
Monterrey (Northeast Mexico)
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type: construction, evangelism, vacation Bible school, teaching
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level: 2/3
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medical/political climate: intermediate risk
This city is the strategic center of Northern Mexico for the church-planting movement. God's work is led by a team of Mexican leaders and MTW missionaries, who are working together in a great vision to reach this vast region of the country. God has opened up opportunities to work in established churches as well as in new church-planting projects. The gifts and talents of short-term groups will be used to reach and impact people living in the target areas through activities of construction, outreach (to youth, children, and families), discipleship, leader development, teaching English, camps, community service, educational interchange, and Christian fellowship.
Reynosa (Northern Mexico - Texas Border)
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type: deaf ministry, construction, evangelism, vacation Bible school
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level: 2/3
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medical/political climate: intermediate risk
MTW is partnering with Isaiah 55 Deaf Ministries to develop and evangelize the communities of Reynosa primarily through the education of the deaf population, who are largely left unattended. Through the leadership of Nolton (Nono) Beale, I55 plans to reach the deaf primarily through the construction of small schools which can accommodate 30-40 students. These schools will be scattered throughout the city so that they are able to serve the greater population without forcing students to find transportation. Mexican Sign Language (MSL) will be used to give the children a language, which will open the doors for learning the traditional subjects, and more importantly the good news of Jesus Christ.
San Fernando (Northeast Mexico)
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type: construction, evangelism, vacation Bible school
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level: 2/3
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medical/political climate: intermediate risk
Mission to the World's church-planting work in San Fernando supports the only evangelical church plant for hundreds of miles around. This primarily agricultural and fishing industry community is the only major town between the US border and Ciudad Victoria. Short-term groups visiting the "Cristo es el Camino" church will do VBS, creative evangelism, teach English and do construction. Previous groups have increased community awareness and presented workshops for teachers and families dealing with ADHD and ADD, as well as the new Evangelism Explosion for Children program. Housing is in a family-run hotel within walking distance of the current church building.
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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