posted on January 19, 2022

Envision: Site Associate in Taiwan

We are desiring a single or couple to develop projects related to ministry in Taiwan through Aroma Education Center, café, and church. The position requires an eye for detail while also understanding the overall vision, mission, goals, and concept of Aroma. The associate will work closely with Envision teams, interns, and residents as well as local business workers while investing in other aspects of ministry at Aroma including Sunday church service, small groups, missional outreaches, mission trips, etc. He or she will be responsible for a specific long-term project related to the development and multiplication of the site based on skills and experience.

Position Type

  • International worker (IW)—Envision—Vocational Track
  • Business, business development, church planting, community center, community development (urban), discipleship, educational, ESL/TESOL, evangelism, leadership development, theological education
  • Partially funded
  • Single or couple

Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Biblical Characteristics Desired:

Timeline for Deployment:

Summer/fall of 2024. Following appointment, and once fundraising goals and other qualifications are met, the appointee is required to attend a cross-cultural and language-acquisition program and pre-field orientation prior to deploying.

General Information:

Living and working in Taipei is much like any modern city around the world with access to many amenities and a fast-paced lifestyle. The team you work with is a mix of Taiwanese and Americans, and we do life outside of work together. It’s not really a 9-5 kind of job. We’re looking for people who want to build a transformative community and live life by the Spirit.

CIA World Factbook – Taiwan
Joshua Project – Taiwan

Language Expectations:

Language is an essential part of ministry. The successful applicant(s) will receive one year of intense language study followed by ongoing language and cultural acquisition. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.

Working language proficiency to be acquired upon arrival.

Health Considerations:

He or she needs to be physically fit in order to handle lifting heavy loads, standing for several hours at a time, and walking up and down stairs.

Expectations for Spouse:

Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities, as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives, depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc.

Children’s Educational Plan and Options:

Taipei has several educational options to be discussed upon application as necessary.

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