An Opportunity not to be missed!
Hear Paul Pruitt - International Coordinator for OMF International’s world wide Chinese Diaspora ministry:
Effective ministry to Chinese by kiwis - Cross-cultural ministry at home - Impacting China in NZ today.If your church has ministry to Chinese or would like to develop one then this meeting is for you. A chance to hear what is being done in other countries and to network with friends with the same heart
ONE AUCKLAND MEETING
Date : Saturday September 6th
Place : Balmoral Baptist Church, Corner of Dominion Road and Queens Ave, Balmoral, Auckland 09 631 5307
Time : 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Format : Presentation and question time - English
The OMF " Bamboo Resource Centre " will hold a bookstall so you can purchase all the latest books on China, ministry to Chinese and other relevant publications.
TWO CHRISTCHURCH MEETINGS
Date : Tuesday September 9th
Place : St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road, Christchurch
Time : 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Format : Presentation and question time - English
Date : Wednesday September 10th
Place : Methodist Church, cnr Yaldhurst and Brake st, Riccarton
Time : 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Format : Presentation and question time - Chinese
For furhter info on these meeting please email us at the NZ Office.
WANTED!
International Coordinator for Third Culture Kid, TCK, Care and Education
Location: OMF International Headquarters, Singapore
By providing appropriate support in the care and education of more than 700 TCKs and their families in ministry locations throughout Asia, the TCK team enables families to equip their children for all that God has for them, helps to keep those families serving long-term and is an integral part of OMF’s work to glorify God by reaching East Asia’s peoples. The International Coordinator for TCK Care and Education will be accountable to the International Director of Personnel.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership to the small international TCK team responding to emerging needs in new ministry locations and addressing specific needs of families in isolated or difficult locations.
2. Develop and work with a team of personnel in ministry locations and sending countries to facilitate and monitor effective support for the children of missionaries in the areas of education, transition, re-entry and related family life and cross-cultural parenting issues.
3. Work with leaders to identify educational needs and family support requirements for members in ministry locations and to recognize when existing provisions need to adapt to a changing situation.
4. Support and train boarding personnel in the provision of quality care for boarding students.
5. Disseminate relevant TCK resources and information across the Fellowship.
Qualifications & Experience:
· Committed Christian
· Has a personal call to engage in cross-cultural mission in Asia
· Cross-cultural ministry experience
· Professional standing in an appropriate teaching role.
· Able to focus issues and initiate consultative processes that address existing and emerging needs.
· Able to work in a team, building confidence in key colleagues, encouraging them in their roles.
· Communications competency: Able to effectively communicate via both written and spoken word; Good presentation skills; Competent in the use of: Outlook and Skype.
· Technical skills: Good understanding and experience with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power point and Outlook; Confident with IT applications
· Problem-solving skills.
For enquiries, please contact Steve and Anna Griffiths: ihq-idp@omf.net or tel: (+65)63194554
Konnichi-Wa Kiwi NOW AVAILABLE!
Warren Payne's book (OMF NZ National Director) Konnichi-Wa Kiwi is NOW AVAILABLE. 'An easy to read book suitable for all. Youth, youth group leaders, mission groups, churches, church leaders and all interested in actively exploring God's plan for thier lives.'
Konnichi wa Kiwi is the unique and fascinating autobiography of an ordinary New Zealander and his family who crossed a vast cultural divide to become Christian workers in Japan.
But this book is much more than that - through his story, the author challenges you to discover your own story - to find out what God wants you to do with your life.
Hidden behind the common question, "Please explain how God guided you to Japan?" is often the more important challenge of what God is saying to the one asking the question. This book will help, empower and encourage as you walk in God’s way.
Each chapter includes a reflection exercise for the reader that will guide in making this story your story.
A joint publication with OMF New Zealand and Castle Publishing.
Available NOW through Bamboo Resource Centre. Retail NZD $14.90 For bulk or overseas orders, please email Angela at Bamboo. nz-bamboo@omf.net for a quote.
SHORT TERM TEAMS... We need you!
Teams for 2008 / 2009 - Check back soon for updated information!
Come on and visit our Serve Asia page to find out about the teams we have planned. This is your chance to get further involved in mission, meet new people, and experience culture and ministry in another country for 3-4 weeks. TEAMS for 2008