Field Missionary
Description
Field Missionaries work directly with one unreached people group for two or three year assignments, usually on a Story Bible Team. They work and live as close as possible like the people they are trying to reach, learning their language and culture.
With a team mate, the Field Missionary will work with indigenous language helpers to create the beginning of a Story Bible. Listening groups are formed that listen to and discuss the stories. Field Missionaries encourage people to follow Jesus and help the believers form their own churches.
This position is open to full-time staff members, interns and people joining a Campus Crusade for Christ STINT program. Training is provided every step of the way. More experienced applicants may become a Story Bible Trainer.
Responsibilities
- Live with an unreached people group and learn their language and culture
- Translate Bible Stories
- Start and cultivate listening groups
- Help believers form churches
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All StoryRunners staff members
- Will demonstrate a calling to bring the message of Jesus to unreached people groups and those with no access to God's Word
- Will raise their own financial support unless otherwise noted (training provided) or they are volunteers
- Will practice the art of learning and telling Bible stories
Skills and Qualifications
- Vision for bringing God's Word in an oral format
- Adventurous spirit
- Prior cross-cultural mission experience in a developing country is recommended
- Multilingual a plus
Education
Interns are not required to have a college degree, but should be pursuing one. A four year degree is required to join Campus Crusade for Christ as a supported staff member.
Travel
Field Missionaries will live with their unreached people group, often in primitive conditions. Every few months they will travel to a regional base to receive training, evaluation and encouragement.
