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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of work, but the same God works all of them in all men
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For The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, adapting to the changing needs of missions is a critical component in its overall ministry. For us to enter difficult and often hostile places requires creativity and adaptation. As we win people to Christ and establish Christ-centred churches.
Our desire to successfully plant and build the church among least-reached people requires building a strong and multi-gifted team of international workers. Our Global Ministries Department, therefore, has determined four Ministry Tracks to allow expanded opportunities for second career and early retirement people. These tracks also focus on the efforts of career international workers while helping them to continue and to expand their traditional roles.
For some time now we have been developing new workers and appointing them in these four ministry tracks, roles that are defined by their core work-related focus.  Church Ministry
We are establishing churches among unreached people groups by sending people gifted in evangelism, church planting and leadership development. These people are mostly prepared through Bible college and seminary training, and are willing to learn the language and idiosyncrasies of another culture in order to establish the community of Christ. They start and develop churches and train national leaders who will eventually take over the church?s leadership roles. They may also work with Diaspora groups such as Chinese, Filipino, etc.
 Compassion Ministry
How can we talk about God?s love without demonstrating it through meeting the felt needs of people all over the world? Compassion ministries focus on caring for the physical and economic needs of poor, sick, marginalized and traumatized people, and lead to opportunities for evangelism and church planting. The Gospel is presented through word-in-action.
 Marketplace Ministry
So much of our effectiveness in reaching people for Christ depends on relationships. Where better to build those relationships than in the marketplaces of the world? Marketplace international workers can go where more conventional international workers cannot.
These team members coordinate their efforts in their professional workplace settings by leading coworkers or business acquaintances to Christ and then integrating them into the emerging church community being established by the mission team. Their career opens doors and sustains them financially as they serve God inter-culturally.
These people include business entrepreneurs, business management consultants, teachers, fitness instructors, soccer coaches, and instructors for English as a Second Language.
 Support Ministry
Any team needs people with specific skills, training and background to enable the rest of the team to be free to do ministry. Our teams include people who provide necessary support like bookkeeping, computer help and administration, as well as care and teaching of missionary children.
With the use of these ministry tracks, churches across Canada can identify various ways in which individuals can become more intentionally involved in missions.
For more information on current opportunities and how you can become involved, go to www.cmaconverge.com |
