Church Planter
Start
Anytime
Partnership Type
Unpaid*
Commitment Length
Country
Partnership Overview
Since our beginnings, we have been driven by a deep conviction that everyone should have the opportunity to hear the gospel at least once. Sadly, there are still thousands of peoples and communities that have never heard about Jesus, ever. We are looking for people with a passion for Jesus and a passion to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers established among the least reached. We focus on evangelism, discipleship and church planting among those who have never yet heard of Christ. Do you share this passion and want to be involved in either pioneering or joining church planting initiatives? If so, we are looking for you, and many more like you, to join us.
Required Skills
We are an International multicultural church plant in the City of Tampere reaching out in the suburb of Hervanta.
Hervanta is a suburb Tampere is home to a technical university and numerous high-tech companies specializing in fields such as mechanics, electronics, and software development. Over 20% of Hervanta's population comes from foreign backgrounds, representing more than 100 different nationalities and language groups. Hervanta has one of the highest unemployment rates among Tampere's suburbs and the lowest income levels.
Our church plant seeks to reach the people who live, study or work in Hervanta with both Finnish and internationals.
We are looking for gospel-centered and mission-minded people to come and engage in our university campus, seek to share the Gospel and invite people to fellowship and worship.
Ideally, one would be a student at Tampere University either through an exchange program or by applying. However, that is not a prerequisite.
SKILLS NEEDED
- A vital relationship with Jesus is critical
- Good English
- Good social skills would be a great asset
- A pioneering spirit
- A College or University degree or at least some studies
- It is helpful to have experience in campus ministries (as a minister or as a participant) Flexibility
- A Church that approves of and supports your ministry.
- Training in music and biblical teaching, and giftings in evangelism, teaching and service, would be helpful but not necessary.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- You will be part of our church planting team
- You will be attending one of our student bible studies with the hope that you would start leading at least one.
- Attend the church planting team meeting weekly
- Join in our evangelistic activities
- Arrange outreach events in the campus
- Network with the Christian student Union
- Spend time in the Campus area and connect with the students
- Arrange activities for students (board game nights, weekly football, volleyball, hiking, etc.)
- We are also open to new ideas, so we value initiative.
WE OFFER
- training in church planting and evangelism
- provide mentoring and guidance in campus ministry
- help you with all practicalities involving settling in Finland
- an opportunity to do reformed theological studies in English
Apply Now
Ask a Question
Your local office
Operation Mobilisation, The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, OSWESTRY, SY10 7LT, Shropshire, GB
Registered as a limited company by guarantee no. 2564320 and charity no.1008196 (England and Wales).
General enquiries: www.uk.om.org/contact-us
Short-term mission opportunities: shortterm.uk@om.org
01691 773388
* The jobs listed on this website do not have a set salary. This means that the person who applies will need to raise their own support, which is money that they will use to live on. The amount of support money they need to raise will depend on things like where they are from, if they have a family, and what country they will be working in. There might be some jobs that pay salary, but these are rare and would need to be negotiated with the sending offices and the teams you'd like to serve with. If you have any questions about this, please contact your local home office. Always keep in mind that our ministry depends on generous giving from our partners around the globe and God's ongoing provision. Joining OM is always seen as a step of faith and trust in a God who will provide for our needs through his chosen people.