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Engage Diaspora Ukraine Internship Opportunity

Opportunity Overview:

Ukrainian families fleeing war are often trying to adjust to a new way of life they never asked for in a new culture they do not always have the energy or peace of mind to engage with. Ukrainian church planters in Europe do their best to shepherd their people in their temporary, sheltering country, but they themselves often work fulltime, with less time left over for ministry. Carrying out children’s and teen camps during holidays is deeply meaningful to diaspora communities and very difficult for already stretched church pastors and volunteers. So Russian and Ukrainian speaking short-term volunteers are gamechangers, enabling pastors to do evangelistic outreach and offer support and encouragement to displaced families.

Countries:  Ukraine

Terms:  Short-Term (1-3 months), Short-Term (2-4 weeks)

 

 


Responsibilities:

  • Use your language and ministry skills to fill a leadership role, serving with the church’s volunteer team to minister to children and teens during children’s and teen camps.
  • Mentoring/encouraging people to follow God and to grow in physical, emotional, spiritual resilience.
  • Attend and use your spiritual gifts to serve a Ukrainian church when asked/if needed.
  • Lead or assist with English lessons or other outreach activities during the camp.
  • Work closely with experienced local Ukrainian church planter who can provide guidance in local ministry.
  • Receive mentoring either from a SEND team leader also serving with you, or online from an experienced SEND worker who knows the region.
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    Qualifications:

  • A teachable spirit and willingness to submit to SEND Ukraine and Ukrainian leadership.
  • Sensitivity to the trauma that many diaspora Ukrainians have experienced. (Trauma response training a plus)
  • Willingness to share an apartment.
  • Ability to live independently (wash own clothes, prepare own meals, clean an apartment, etc.).
  • A growing relationship with Jesus.
  • Ability to be a team player with fellow volunteers and local people.
  • Humility to work behind the scenes and empower and encourage others to lead.
  • History of active ministry in one's local church.
  • Heart of a servant, flexibility and cultural sensitivity.

    Start Date: This opportunity is available as requested by our Ukrainian diaspora ministry partners typically during January and summer holidays.

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    Our Local Vision

    Since the 1990’s SEND International has been committed to nurturing healthy, multiplying churches in local Ukrainian communities, and training passionate, global disciple-makers. SEND Ukraine desires to nurture missional, gospel partners who can make a lasting impact throughout the world. The war hasn’t changed our foundational focus to train, disciple, grow leaders, believers, and churches. We are more deeply committed than ever to supporting Ukrainian churches as they seek to serve with resilience and to thrive even while plunged into wartime conditions.

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