13 Church Planter/Church Positions jobs

Join World Team and go where the gospel is needed - Make a bold decision to change your life and the lives of others by serving the Lord somewhere new! You will participate in cross-cultural life and ministry alongside a veteran missionary ready to mentor and help you understand what you are seeing and experiencing. If you are interested in long-term, cross-cultural ministry, but first want to explore your fit by serving and learning on a short-term trip, then let us invite you to go with World Team! Fields we are offering: Cameroon, Philippines, Spain, France, Cambodia, Italy. Opportunities we are offering: Prayer, ESL, Intercultural Studies, Youth Ministry, Sports Ministry, Children's Ministry, Agriculture, Linguistics, Community Development.

WHERE:  Southern Spain WHEN:  June 10-July 25, 2020 WHO:  19+ years old COST:  ~$4, 727 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     Internship Tapas, laughter, siestas, fiestas, and a “go-with-the flow” outlook on life – all trademarks of the culture in Southern Spain.   Vision Since 1998, the Serge team has worked to bring about a movement of grace-empowered gospel communities in southern Spain, beginning with a church plant in the city. Through Bible studies, worship services, seminars, discipleship groups, and activities for kids and teens, a Christ-focused community is taking root. The team is also serving the local community in tangible ways through clothing exchanges and opportunities to learn English.   Interns will have the opportunity to join our team in advancing this vision/mission in some of the following ways: Serve and demonstrate love to children, teens, and families in southern Spain through the vehicle of our summer English camps. Help the teams prepare crafts, skits, etc for the camps. Offer support in leading and coordinating camp volunteers. Get to know and befriend Spanish locals and leaders through acts of service, time, and volunteering. Worship together and get to know the members of our multi-cultural church plant. Participate in prayer ministry. Engage in Spanish language classes in the city (1-2 weeks) alongside a group of people from all over the world. Possibly travel to another city in Spain and visit one of our teams and learn more about how the Lord is working there. Study the “Gospel-Centered Life” curriculum in a small group setting.   Successful interns are usually curious about other cultures, have the courage to enter into unfamiliar situations, are interested in language-learning, are willing to step into a leadership role with the volunteers, have a heart for kids, are willing to build relationships with people who are very different from themselves, and are passionate about the local church and community.  

WHERE:   Valparaiso region, community of Quillota, Chile WHEN:  June 8-July 28, 2020 WHO:  21+ years old COST:  ~$4,500   Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     VISION The Serge team in Chile seeks to serve as a catalyst for growth, healing, and Gospel-understanding through word and deed ministries, among the people and churches in Chile and beyond.   OVERVIEW OF MINISTRY IN CHILE Chile is a predominantly Catholic nation, however, the vast majority of people would consider themselves agnostic or “non-religious.” At the same time, a coldness has settled in evangelical churches where keeping the law has supplanted a deep and genuine love for God and others. People have lost the warmth of friendship and trust. It is in this context that God has opened doors of ministry where we can come along-side of believers and non-believers and share the life giving message of God’s grace.   CHILE INTERNS WILL EXPERIENCE: Cross-cultural training to prepare for working within a Latin American culture Life in a Chilean host home where you are certain to become a part of their family Gospel renewal, discipleship and equipping, so you can grow in your personal walk with Jesus as well as to be more effective in your personal ministry Team building as well as exploring gifting and passions in ministry Working along-side other missionaries and Chilean ministry leaders Developing friendships with local believers and non-believers Serving the people of Chile through practical service, friendship, and mentoring Times of retreat and rest Adventure and brisk weather – it will be their fall/winter Love, friendship, great food, and spectacular scenery Knowing Spanish is not a requirement, but having a foundational understanding would be beneficial

WHERE:  London, England WHEN:  June 8 – Aug 3, 2020 WHO:  19+ years old COST:  ~$5,700 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer   This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     “ Bhale Phatharia London MAA! ” – Gujarati for “Welcome to London!” Gujarati – one of the many languages you might hear spoken in this global city. London is perhaps one of the most diverse cities in the world. Serge has been active in London for more than 20 years, establishing church plants that seek to celebrate, share, and enjoy the gospel of Jesus in culturally understandable ways. London Interns serve with Serge workers in one of four communities:     HARROW Serge partners with British South Asian leadership in Harrow to establish a service (seva)-orientated, culturally-understandable group (sangat, ‘ekklesia’) of Jesus-followers (Isu bhaktas) in the British South Asian context of North West London. Immerse yourself in the Hindu and Jain culture while seeing and being part of the shifting dynamic of first- and second-generation South Asian immigrants create a home in London.     SHEPHERDS BUSH Serve in the Shepherds Bush community where London meets the world. New City church planted here is a dynamic and diverse community often representing over eight different cultures on a given Sunday. It is a culturally and economically diverse urban area in west London. Shepherd’s Bush has pockets of prosperity, a significant amount of poverty, and loads of diversity. Join with their outreach, service, homeless ministry, kids clubs, and more.     NORTH LONDON Serve the North London community of Muswell Hill in a friendly independent evangelical church. The church seeks to serve their neighbors through job club, free legal advice, children’s programs and regular worship and Bible study.     SOUTH WEST LONDON Serve at a small, multi-cultural church in a large government housing project in South West London. We emphasize contextualizing the Gospel for all the different kinds of people living in deprived areas in the UK. Join in door-to-door outreach, children’s activity outreaches, discipleship, Bible studies, and serving on Sunday with cooking, setting up and tearing down, drinking lots of tea, and chatting with people.     ALL LONDON INTERNS WILL: Develop cross-cultural skills and receive personal mentoring and discipleship Support the work of a local church Gain a deeper understanding of the local culture and how that is expressed in church life Take part in Bible studies/small groups Visit local families Hear amazing stories of how God draws people to Himself out of the most unlikely situations.   Depending on community of service, London interns may also: Assist with the week-long London Evangelism and Prayer Conference (LEAP) Work in a local thrift store (Asha Shop) that seeks to share the gospel in word and deed Be involved with community-based youth work Help with parent toddler Share the love of Jesus through street outreach Helping to run Kid’s Clubs in the local community Serving in various mercy ministries Help with church worship music   Successful interns are usually curious about other cultures, have the courage to enter into unfamiliar situations, are willing to build relationships with people very different from themselves, and are passionate about the local church and community. Adventurous taste buds are definitely a plus!  

WHERE:  Dublin, Ireland WHEN:  June 8 – Aug 3, 2020 WHO:  19+ years old COST:  ~$5,700 Apply online  here   For more information, please contact Ashland Arnold via email at  aarnold@serge.org Get an idea of what a Serge Internship could be like here:  https://vimeo.com/295612769   Early Decision is November 14, 2019 Regular Decision is January 8, 2020   This Summer   This summer, discover how God can use you, your gifts—even your brokenness—as a vessel to pour out His grace to others in cross-cultural ministry. Serge’s internship program is your opportunity to spend eight weeks of your summer serving others overseas under the guidance of one of our missionary teams. In addition to hands-on ministry work, you’ll experience personal discipleship through the Christ-centered, grace-based teaching and mentoring that shapes the vision, mission, and culture of Serge.   What You Will Learn How to build relationships and share the gospel cross-culturally Live in deep community alongside missionaries and fellow summer interns Be discipled to understand your ongoing need for God’s grace and power in your life Explore your gifts in a cross-cultural context See how God’s kingdom is growing and deepening across the world     VISION Students transformed by the gospel and propelled by grace to live lives of mission for the renewal and expansion of the church in Ireland, America, and beyond.   MINISTRY OVERVIEW The Republic of Ireland is nominally a Catholic ‘faith’ country and culturally a majority Catholic country. After the trauma of the institutional abuses of the Church and then rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger, Ireland has become a more inclusive country across historically sectarian lines. Opportunities for conversations and engagement around issues of faith is more inviting than ever. Views on faith among the Irish are becoming less cultural and more authentic and explicit as individuals either move away from the church completely or desire a deeper experience with God. Serge Ireland staff act as catalytic encouragers to see the Irish Church grow in the grace-filled gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through facilitating church plants, encouraging Irish leaders, and bringing renewal through the truth of the gospel.   IRELAND INTERNS WILL EXPERIENCE: Cross-cultural training and cultural immersion among Irish university students and Irish church congregations Working side-by-side as a team with Irish interns, pastors, and ministry leaders Serving in an Irish church or mission context in the Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland A guided retreat where you will learn and practice several spiritual disciplines of the Christian life Living in community with an emphasis on: Exploring the Word of God through a manuscript Bible study in the book of Galatians The transforming power of the gospel in the believer’s ongoing journey with Christ through the Serge Ireland Free to Love: Beloved Sent Ones Sonship course One-on-one spiritual mentoring Great food, great fun, and great friendships in one of the most beautiful settings on earth

To learn more about the Serge Apprenticeship program here: https://vimeo.com/197337234 Who is the Apprenticeship in Ireland for? Individuals with a love of learning, perseverance, honesty, vulnerability, social intelligence, teamwork, humility, gratitude, hope, humor, a servant’s heart, risk-takers, friendship-builders and a heart for the unchurched College graduates Followers of Jesus who are becoming Christ-dependent, Spirit-empowered, and passionate for the Kingdom of God — at home and abroad Ordinary individuals who aren’t afraid to ask the questions, “What does it look like to lay down my life?” “What is my purpose?” and “How do I remain faithful to following Jesus for the long term?” Believers who set aside their own cultural trappings in order to see the beauty of God as expressed in other cultures People living out their calling to BE as well as their calling to DO, propelled by the grace of God with a posture of faith, hope and courage for the Gospel Servant leaders immersed in an Irish ministry context which results in a community of mutual support, encouragement and hope What Your Apprenticeship in Ireland Will Include Teaching: (1) Exploring the significance of God given passions, interests and gifts in the discovery of one’s purpose and destiny to influence others and society for the glory of God. (2) Cross cultural ministry training. (3) Guided prayer retreats, monthly days of quiet and solitude and spiritual disciplines training (4) Engaging the unchurched with the gospel through relationships and evangelistic resources (5) Theology and practice of Christian leadership (6)  Sonship  and  Gospel-Centered Life  spiritual formation courses. Experience:  A cultural immersion and guided cross-cultural ministry experience in an Irish ministry context. Apprentices will work in a local church or non-profit ministry, with potential assignments in children’s/youth ministry, church-planting support, the creative arts, tutoring/mentoring, and more. They will participate in the Serge summer intern program. The Irish ministry placement will be primary in the experience of the apprentice and the relationship with Serge will be secondary. This allows for a significant immersion experience and has the benefit of deeper relationships and ministry in the host culture. Discipleship:  An Irish pastor or ministry leader will provide on-going discipleship within the context of the “job placement.” A Serge mentor will compliment this relationship throughout the year. The summer internship (8 weeks) will be under Serge leadership. Leadership:  Opportunities for leadership with both the summer internship and the year-round ministry placement will be abundant. There is a heavy emphasis on understanding biblical leadership and embracing the ways God has equipped all of us to influence others for the glory of God.  

Vision for London We hope to see movements of churches peopled by followers of Christ who are Kingdom-minded, open-hearted, and practically skilled, whose involvement is contextualized, sacrificial, joyful, and sustainable.   A Multi-Cultural Hub London is a vibrant multi-cultural city. Since World War II, millions of poor immigrants representing every populated continent have settled here. A few find a haven but most get a hard-knock financially strapped capital. London’s churches, emptied by the despair following World War I, are weak. Serge’s Apprenticeship seeks to equip and disciple new generations of leadership for desperately needed, kingdom-minded, grace-centered churches here in London and beyond.     The History of the Apprenticeship in London In the year 2000, Serge admitted its first class of apprentices and soon thereafter began to also train local believers. In 2009, the program moved from Dublin, Ireland to London, where Americans join Brits and other internationals for a one to two year practicum in cross-cultural ministry. By supplying much needed short term workers, we seek to support a growing movement of new churches that serve Christ’s mission of reconciling the world to Himself. At the same time, we’re dedicated to giving our apprentices a solid missional framework, training in practical skills, and support as they transition into cross-cultural and full-on service. We also help them to see how personally laying hold of the Father’s love leads to active kingdom service and freedom to rest. We are learning, along with them, what it is like to lay down our lives for Christ in postmodern Europe. Our Work Equipping young leaders from many national, ethnic and cultural contexts. Supplying like-minded church plants with short-term help. Healing cultural breaches by practicing the love of Christ amongst ourselves. Teaching apprentices to search the scripture and preach the Gospel to themselves and others daily. The Serge business teams in North Africa focus on reaching Arabic-speaking populations with the gospel of God’s grace. Our desire is to see new believers raised up in areas where so little of the Lord’s light is recognized. We want to see the church grow in North Africa and foster relationships through development activities and Business for Transformation (B4T).   If you know someone who is interested, please send them our way (go@serge.org).  

Spain and Beyond The Serge team in Southern Spain, is focused on reaching out to immigrants and university students with the gospel of God’s grace. Our hope is to see new believers raised up from this part of the world where so little of His light is recognized. We want to see Him build His Church among them, both in Southern Spain as well as in their home countries.  Apprenticeship What’s the profile of an apprentice in Spain? In a nutshell, apprentices join our team for 20 months to be front-line learners, risk-takers, friendship-builders, and proclaimers of the good news. They provide much of the life and energy that propel our ministry outward and onward. And what do we hope Apprentices experience? The reality that God loves them with a love that propels risky living and bold proclaiming of the Gospel of God’s grace. What does that look like? It’s a mix of believing, learning, loving, and serving. Believing The gospel teaches us that we are not what we do, but that we have been given a new identity in Christ. The living God has brought us into a relationship with Himself and called us His children. This has many powerful consequences and benefits. The challenge to the apprentice is to believe this and allow it to change him or her. Learning One of the best tools an apprentice can bring is a learner’s posture. Priceless lessons await the apprentice in areas such as prayer, gospel-driven ministry, ministering out of weakness, life in community, evangelism, and the power of the gospel for everyday life. Apprentices will have the chance to explore these and other themes in the context of one-on-one mentoring, group training times, and daily living and ministering side-by-side with teammates. Loving As a team, we desire to step into the midst of the mess with the hurting and lost and lead them to the One who can heal and rescue them. We can do this only if we realize that we are broken and hurting people who have been healed and rescued by Jesus ourselves. Thus, the call to the apprentice – along with the rest of the team – is to throw himself upon the Father and to risk and love boldly out of the resources granted to us by His Spirit. We love because He first loved us! Serving Apprentices join something that is bigger than they are as individuals. They come into the context of a team and a greater community of believers with whom they are called to serve. This will often mean putting aside personal desires and needs in order to serve the bigger purposes and vision of the team and its ministry. This can only be done if we are secure in knowing who we are in Christ.

The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few! Join Greater Europe Mission on a journey to bring the Gospel to Europe on short-term service trips supporting long-term missionaries laboring for Christ. You can serve from 1 to 12 months in various locations throughout Europe. Every ministry has a discipleship focus, but we have opportunities in refugee ministry, sports, church planting, community development, children's ministry, and so much more! For more information, please visit www.gemission.org or  www.Ten2Project.org .

And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” -  Luke 10:2 GEM is asking God for 150 people to serve in Europe this summer!   Start the Journey at Camp des Cimes in the French Alps where you will be trained and equipped for an exciting summer of life-transformation. You and your team of up to 10 people will then leave to serve alongside missionaries in one of ten different cities. In your city, you will help meet local needs such as working with churches, schools, cafés, outreach projects, and more. After 8 weeks of serving with your team, all 150 students will join together for a tour to explore two cities, Athens and Corinth, of Paul's second missionary journey. You will wrap up your journey in Slovenia at GEM's Annual Conference alongside 400+ missionaries from 26 countries to celebrate all God is doing together! ​  Would you prayerfully consider joining us on this incredible journey as we endeavor to see the Gospel advance and see disciples multiplied across the continent? For more information, please visit www.ten2project.org.

Job Summary: The Woodridge Location Pastor is a member of the New Life Midway leadership team with a firm grasp on the purpose, values and strategy of the church. He aligns leadership and staff teams with our mission. The Location Pastor takes ownership of the shepherding, pastoral care, discipleship, inspiration and outreach for the entire church body. Job Duties: Equip the church body for serving Christ by providing strong leadership in line with our staff leadership team that challenges the church to fulfill its purpose. Officiate the ordinances of Baptism and Communion; baby dedications, weddings and funerals; be available to counsel families and individuals. Effectively coach, counsel and direct the ministries of the campus. Assess ministry needs and develop programs and activities to meet those needs. Be engaged with all of the campus leadership by being accessible, supportive, and available for prayer. Manage the day-to-day operations of the location. Work alongside New Life Midway’s leadership team to supervise the office manager and provide direction for the effective functioning of the front office support functions. Work alongside New Life Midway’s leadership to administer the location budget, recruitment, training and direction of location staff and volunteers, church policy and procedures, and coordination of fiscal matters. Develop, maintain and nurture relationships with other churches and Christ-related organizations in the community. Participate in regular meetings and functions with the Pastoral team; conduct regular meetings with location staff. Participate in strategic planning with New Life Midway’s leadership team and ensure that staffing, facilities and programs are effectively aligned to meet strategic goals. Based on gifting and ability, may preach on the preaching rotation team.   Skills/Qualifications: Must be an active member of the New Life with strong ties to our vision and mission. Serves as a New Life Pastor and is in full agreement with our New Life Pastoral Covenant. Minimum 3 years ministry experience in a leadership role. Meet the Biblical requirements for the position (1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Acts 6:4). Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to effectively lead and shepherd the staff and ministry teams to accomplish church goals. Ability to teach the Bible to people; must be able to explain and defend the Christian faith.