posted on January 1, 2024
Envision: Deaf Ministry Project Leader in Bangkok
The Deaf ministry project leader will aim to achieve Envision Bangkok’s overall objectives and establish a Deaf ministry. As part of the Envision Bangkok team, the chosen individual or couple will play a significant role in church ministry, relational evangelism, discipleship, hospitality, and leadership development. They will also be responsible for hosting and developing short-term participants. This cross-cultural environment requires a strong calling to mission, a willingness to work collaboratively, flexibility, and an innovative mindset.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–Envision–Vocational Track
- Discipleship, evangelism
- Partially funded
- Single or couple
Responsibilities:
- Learn Thai sign language and train others
- Create a vision, lead, and guide a ministry aimed at serving the Thai Deaf community
- Evangelize and disciple the Thai Deaf community
- Collaborate and connect with other organizations and ministries in Thailand that serve the Deaf community
- Equip and mobilize short-term participants and interested church members on how to engage with Thai Deaf people effectively
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 60
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluent in American Sign Language
Biblical Characteristics Desired:
- Kingdom-minded
- Biblically grounded
- Spirit-dependent
- Competently skilled
- Self-aware
- Self-disciplined
Timeline for Deployment:
Summer/fall 2025. All appointees are required to attend a cross-cultural and language acquisition program and pre-field course/experience prior to deploying.
General Information:
Bangkok is a lively and contemporary city that also embraces a relaxed lifestyle. Our team is a blend of Americans and local Thais. The city offers an environment where ministry and day-to-day activities are closely connected and personal connections are highly valued. We are a highly relational site.
World Factbook – Thailand
Joshua Project – Thailand
Health Consideration:
Due to the nature of this ministry opportunity, emotional, spiritual, and physical health are assessed during the application process. It is hot and humid all year round.
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.
International workers will study Thai at a language school in the city.
Expectations for Spouse:
Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. Both spouses are expected to be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc.
Children’s Educational Plan and Options:
Bangkok has several educational options to be discussed upon application as necessary.
Compensation Package
The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available.
Whole-Life Health
As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process.
Important Clarification
Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.
Questions?
Please email the IPO office at [email protected].