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Church Mission Society Opportunities: Church Related

For more information go to: www.cms-uk.org or contact Bex Thomlinson on 01865787415 or email Rebecca.thomlinson@cms-uk.org

 

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Africa

Middle East

Asia

Europe

 

 

 

 

Africa

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Africa

Church related

Title: Discipleship training and Bible teaching

Where? Diocese of Kondoa, Tanzania

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

Please quote: ref: 006 when contacting CMS.

Required qualifications: University or equivalent degree in relevant field. Previous African experience desirable.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Theological Educators

Where? Kenya

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

St Andrews, Kabare Theological  College, Kenya

St Paul’s, Limuru, Kenya

Berea Theological College, Kenya

General need for CMS mission partners in placements at these theological institutions. Request for qualifications and experience in theological education and training.

http://www.stpaulslimuru.ac.ke/

Please quote: ref: 010 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Theological Educators

Where? Carlile College, Nairobi, Kenya

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

Theological teacher (very basic level) with Africa experience to tutor on course for Sudanese – training of trainers.

Carlile College, Nairobi - A Church Army college, training students for ordained and lay ministry through the ACK distance learning programme.

Various roles within the following departments:

-          Theology

-          Youth and Children’s Ministry

-          Theological Education by Extension (TEE)

-          Cross Cultural Mission

-          Urban Mission

Please quote: ref: 011 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Theological Educators/Trainers

Where? DR Congo

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Based within the Diocese of Aru, Kinshasa or Kisangani.

-          to train pastors and catechists

-          to write syllabus with other colleagues for Bible school and TEE (Theological Education by Extension)

-          Development of programme for Christian Education department.

-          Facilitating seminars, conferences and retreats for faith growth.

Degree or masters in Christian theology required. Experience in teaching or pastoral work. Lay or ordained.

French language would be an advantage. Please quote: ref: 014 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Youth workers, theological tutors and urban outreach ministry.

Where? Burundi

When required? ASAP

Extra information? Based within the Diocese of Makamba or Matana. Diocesan youth report available and job description giving more information about the opportunity. French language would be an advantage. Please quote: ref: 022 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Urban outreach ministry and church planting

Where? Burundi

When required? ASAP

Extra information? Based within the Diocese of Gitega. French language would be an advantage. Please quote: ref: 024 when contacting CMS.


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Africa

Church related

Title: Theological Educators/Trainers

Where? Rwanda

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Opportunities for those trained and experienced in theological training and education at:

KATC (Kigali Anglican Theological College or Gahini Hospital. http://www.freewebs.com/rwandachristianuniversity/index.htm French language would be an advantage. Please quote: ref: 026 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Children’s Minister and/or Youth Minister

Where?  Madagascar

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

Youth in Madagascar is seen from ages 13-30 years. Based within the Diocese of Antananarivo, Madagascar. Possible placement for a couple. Require experience in similar roles. Please quote: ref: 039 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Priest/Rural Dean

Where? Western Ethiopia

What roles? ASAP

Extra information

For a generalist, a parish priest who can model best practice and has a real heart for mission. To become priest of new church to be built and Rural Dean of Gambella, Gambella Town, Western Ethiopia. Within Diocese of Egypt, which is the Episcopal Area of the Horn of Africa. Please quote: ref: 042 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Lecturer in Theology

Where? Kenya

When required? ASAP

 Extra information

Minimum qualification of Masters degree in Theology with specialist knowledge in any of the following:

Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew)

Old Testament and New Testament

Practical Theology

Church History

Missiology

Based at the Bishop Okullu College of Theology, a campus college of the Great Lakes University, Kisumu.

Please quote: ref: 043 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Theological course development and lecturing

Where? Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

What roles? ASAP

Extra information

The Anglican Church in Tanzania is extending its ability to provide much needed university education by establishing a University College at the current St Mark’s Theological College, Dar es Salaam, in association with the new St John’s University of Dodoma.

A number of new faculties are looking to be developed and therefore request support through the inaugural phase of the University College. We are actively seeking people with higher theological qualifications, experience of teaching and ideally with project management/course development experience.

The College will continue to offer a Diploma of Theology, but aims to introduce a Theological Degree. The request is for someone to teach at degree level and contribute to the development of the new course. Also need for someone to teach in the areas of Biblical studies and World Religions. Please quote: ref: 044 when contacting CMS.

 

Middle East

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Middle East

Social Action

Title: Café ministry.

Where? North Cyprus

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Based with the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. Looking for couple, ability to relate well to people of all ages and nationalities. Ability to lead a team and run a café essential. Please quote: ref: 102 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church related

Title: Youth Leader

Where? North Africa

When required? ASAP

Extra information

To work as a Youth leader within a large Anglican Church in North Africa. A growing number of young people attending the church and looking for discipleship and leading. Please quote: ref: 104 when contacting CMS.

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Middle East

Education

Title: Teachers of Arabic, Chinese, French

Where?  Yemen

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Based within the CLI (Language Institute) in the Yemen. To teach Arabic, Chinese, French. Also opportunities to develop administration systems and manage projects. Please quote: ref: 109 when contacting CMS.

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Middle East

Church related

Title: Assistant Pastor/Minister

Where?  Middle East

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Request for a Pastor/Minister to assist in leading a church in the Middle East, with an opportunity to lecture or administrate at a local Bible college. Please quote: ref: 111 when contacting CMS.

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Middle East

Church related

Title: Church support

Where? Middle East

When required? ASAP

Extra information

A request for some support for an Anglican church in the Middle East. Would suit a couple. Please quote: ref: 112 when contacting CMS.

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Middle East

Church related

Title:  Ordained Clergy – pastors and reverends

Where: Middle East (various countries)

When required:  ASAP

Extra information: 

Please quote: ref: 118 when contacting CMS.

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Africa

Church Related

Title: Ordained Anglican priest

Where? Africa

When required? ASAP

Extra information:

Ordained Anglican priest required as chaplain for church in Algiers, Algeria. Ideally French-speaking (with some English) to support the needs of many within the congregation who are French speakers. Large student body within the church.

Please quote: ref: 134 when contacting CMS.

 

Asia


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Asia

Church related

Title: Youth worker

Where? Indonesia

When required? ASAP

Extra information

Bandung International Church, Java, Indonesia. Scope for involvement in general church activities. Great opportunity for someone looking to grow youth work/ church leadership experience in an international church setting. More information can be obtained from CMS. Please quote: ref: 210 when contacting CMS.

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Asia

Church related

Title: Lead Pastor of International Church

Where? Indonesia

When required? from April 2009

Extra information

Leader Pastor of Bandung International Church, west Java, Indonesia. Requires:

-          Ordained

-          Clear English language fluency

-          Supportive of contextual ministry and international church ministry.

More information can be obtained from CMS. Please quote: ref: 211 when contacting CMS.


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Asia

Church related

Title: Interim Pastor

Where? Vietnam

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

Hanoi International Church, Vietnam, established in 1995, serves 300+ expatriates with an evangelical, non-denominational, English-speaking service each Sunday morning, plus various pastoral, discipling and outreach ministries throughout the week.

Previous successful experience required:

-          working outside own culture and/or with international church

-          pastoral ministry, leadership and/or missionary service

-          preaching and teaching

-          Ordination or other professional recognition from evangelical church or organization

-          English language fluency

More detailed information is available and can be obtained from CMS. Please quote: ref: 224 when contacting CMS.

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Asia

Social Action

Title: Christian Community House Leaders

Where? Pakistan

When required? ASAP

Extra information?

To run Christian Community house for a few months whilst current person back in the UK. Located in Abbottabad. Would require:

-          someone/couple able to establish relationships quickly and easily with others

-          keep the community house operational and oversee the housekeeping.

Please quote: ref: 228 when contacting CMS.

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Asia

Church Related

Title: University Chaplain

Where? Japan

When required? ASAP

Extra Information:

Request for a full time Chaplain at Poole Gakuin University, Osaka, Japan, to work alongside Japanese chaplain and also to work alongside the diocese.   The university are just relaunching an English Communion Service in the diocese, once a month – someone needed to lead. More detailed information can be obtained from CMS. Please quote: ref: 242 when contacting CMS.

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Asia

Church Related

Title: Youth Worker

Where? Japan

When required? ASAP

Extra Information:

Request for a youth worker, with or without qualifications and experience. To work with the diocese and provide support as requested. Please quote: ref: 243 when contacting CMS.

 

Europe

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Europe

Church Related

Title: Chaplain

Where? Ukraine

When required?  ASAP

Extra information?

ICS Chaplaincy in Kyiv. Strong evangelical leadership and make contacts into the community. Congregation size – 40/50, half expats and half Ukrainians. Need for a gifted person, willing to learn/ or already speaks some Russian.

Please quote: ref: 304 when contacting CMS.