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Current Openings in the Middle East

You prefer reality over sensational headlines, and you’re ready to come and see for yourself what it is to live and witness in the cradle of human history. You are able to adapt to highly social cultures, enjoy giving and receiving hospitality, and are eager to learn the local language. It is essential to function as a team and live and communicate wisely for the sake of national believers.


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Bookstore manager

Exciting ministry opportunity as bookstore manager. Responsible for the daily management of retail bookstore with additional responsibility of developing sales through smaller venues: i.e. book tables, book fairs or universities.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: Literature - Sales | Literature - Bookshop | Literature - Distribution | KFA - World Faiths | Literature - Co-ordinator/Manager
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Medical staff - Nurse

All kinds of medical positions are available for qualified and experienced medical professionals.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: KFA - Muslim Peoples | Medical - Nursing | Medical - Community
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Medical staff - Physiotherapist

All kinds of medical positions are available for qualified and experienced medical professionals.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: Medical - Physiotherapy | KFA - Muslim Peoples | Medical - Community
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Bookkeeper / Financial Data Clerk New!

This is an amazing opportunity to serve other workers.  We will train you to manage petty cash, do data entry for personnel and projects, send out reports, and do banking tasks.  The time needed for the role is approximately 20hrs per week leaving time for language study and other ministry opportunities.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: Finance - Bookkeeping/Payroll
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Business Manager - Lanuage Center New!

A new language center being opened and is looking for a business manager.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of establishing a language center in a community which is undergoing dramatic change and desperately seeking skills like English.  You would use your management skills to establish and run business systems that will assist the center’s director run the center.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Office Work - Administration | Finance - Manager | Personnel - Personnel Administration | KFA - Muslim Peoples | KFA - World Faiths
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Community Health Workers

We are looking for people that can be part of implementing Community Development in the areas of Health and Education.  We are looking for qualified personnel in different skills areas, depending on proposed and current projects.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Medical - Community
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Community Service Volunteer and Language Learner

Community service and language learning is an integral part of this Church Mobilization opportunity. The Church Mobilization team that you would be a part of believes that our Savior Jesus Christ has destined the Arab Christian community to play a leading role in spreading the Gospel among Arab Muslims.  Arab Christians are being emboldened to share their faith.  As internationals serving within Church Mobilization, our task is to understand the dynamics of the Middle East in general and particular from an Arab Christian perspective so that we can in turn learn from, identify with, serve alongside, and, finally, mobilize Arab Christians into sharing their faith in Jesus Christ with their neighbors.  This evangelism philosophy serves as the backbone of all ministry activity we undertake within the community.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: KFA - Muslim Peoples | Teaching - Children | Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor | Evangelism - Specific Language | KFA - World Faiths
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Computer Teacher

part of community development project in a small town

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Relief & Development - Community | IT - Training/Teaching | IT - Development
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Counselor

Pastoral/Professional counselor
As part of our member care team, you would provide preventative care through teaching and training. You would provide crisis care through debriefing and ongoing care through counseling and visits.  You would also serve the wider community. Language: English (Arabic is a plus). Minimum commitment: 3 years.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: Medical - Psychology | Personnel - Member Care | Personnel - Counselling
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Craft Project Coordinator New!

For our community based income generating project, we need a coordinator. He/she needs to be inventive, able to do quality control of the work and willing to help with  the marketing of the products.
There will be many opportunities to build relationships with the community and share your faith and life with them.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2 years
Categories: Evangelism - Creative | Relief & Development - Business | Relief & Development - Co-ordinator
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English teacher

Different universities and language centers throughout the region are in need of English teachers. Teaching will be a part time job; this will allow you to have time for language study, cultural adaptation, and develop friendships. The spoken language is Kurdish.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 6-12 months
Categories: Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor
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English Teacher

  • part time teaching and other time spending with local people to reach out
Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2 years
Categories: Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor
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ESL Teacher/Mentor New!

A new language center being opened and is looking for English teachers. This is a great opportunity to work as an English teacher in a community which is undergoing dramatic change and desperately seeking skills like English. Part time positions are available, which will allow you to have time to develop your Arabic skills, cultural adaptation, and development of dynamic relationships in the community.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: KFA - Muslim Peoples | Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor | KFA - World Faiths
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Evangelist, Church Planter/Distributor/Discipler

We are looking for people to reach out through home visits, literature distribution, Bible studies, discipling, and mentoring, and serving and befriending people.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Evangelism - Church Plants/Discipling
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Evangelist/Discipler/Church Planter

Be part of a focused church-planting ministry team sharing the gospel with and discipling Arabs (or Kurds). The focus is on learning Arabic (or Kurdish) well, adjusting culturally and developing good ministry skills.  This usually involves full-time language study for the first two years, although this can often be combined with other relevant interests (teaching, sport, music, etc.).  Developing relationships and seeking to share the gospel is expected from day one.  We have a number of ministry teams in both urban and rural locations.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: Evangelism - Specific Language | Evangelism - Specific Faiths | Leadership - Bible Teaching
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Hospitality Ministry

A couple  or one - two individuals fully dedicated, who will help out with logistics for newcomers to the field; communicate with possible partnering colleges who send believing researchers; give
orientation and training to those coming, and other.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2-3 years
Categories: Catering & Hospitality - Other
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Internship/GA

A 1-2 year internship which includes some training, with an emphasis on Arabic study and friendship evangelism. The focus is on seeing people operating comfortably in the language and culture, and being effective in ministry as soon as possible.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Evangelism - Specific Language | Evangelism - Specific Faiths | Evangelism - Specific People Groups
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Language Center Director

A new language center being opened and is looking for a director.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of establishing a language center in a community which is undergoing dramatic change and desperately seeking skills like English.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: KFA - World Faiths | Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor | Office Work - Administration | KFA - Muslim Peoples | Teaching - Supervisor
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Language Teacher

Position: Language teacher (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Italian and possibly others).
Function: Part of a focused church-planting ministry team sharing the gospel with and discipling Arab Muslims.
Description: The focus is on adjusting culturally, developing good ministry skills, being a good witness in the work place, and sharing Jesus through relationships that are developed in the classroom, neighbourhood and elsewhere.  Indeed, developing relationships and seeking to share the gospel is expected from day 1.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: Teaching - Non-English Languages | Teaching - English Teacher/Mentor
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Member Care / Hospitality

1. The provision of a place of rest, relaxation and refuge for personnel.

2. The provision of basic member care services.

3. The provision of hospitality for guests when needed.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 2 years
Categories: Catering & Hospitality - Other | Personnel - Member Care
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Share your faith in the Arab world! New!

The Arab world: What images does this name evoke?  Beautiful mountains? Mediterranean beaches? Desserts? Biblical locations? Or maybe war? Terrorists? Bombings? Destruction?
We want you to think about people and building relationships… We want to share the hope that Christ gives with those who have no hope. 
Does God call you to the Arab world? Do you have a burden for this people group?
We have a number of ministry teams in this area in both urban and rural locations. You can learn Arabic and use your skills in teaching, cooking, arts, practical helps, literature distribution, evangelism, sports, and more to reach people for Christ. Developing relationships and seeking to share the gospel is expected from day one.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: Literature - Distribution | Evangelism - Creative | Evangelism - Church Plants/Discipling
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Special Educational teacher for children with mental impairment

Together with a project overseer, structure and set up a program to train and encourage development of children with mental impairment from a nomadic background.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: Teaching - Special Needs
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Sport Instructor

Arabs love sport! Come and join our work among Arab kids, youth and women. As a sport instructor you have great possibilities to share your passions and your life!

Men can work as a sport instructor for kids and youth (age 4-18) in different kinds of sports like football, table tennis, taekwondo and many more!

Female sport instructors can teach Aerobics or other gym sports and oversee ladies as they use the exercise machines (age 14 and up).

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: KFA - Relief and Development | Teaching - Other | Evangelism - Sports
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Student Outreach

The vision is to share the hope that Christ gives with those who have no hope.
The team is reaching out to students on university campuses, which includes:

  • developing relationships which will lead to personal discipleship
  • encouraging believers to share their faith with other students
  • working to establish small Bible studies where believers and seekers can grow in relationship with the Lord
Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Evangelism - Specific Faiths | Evangelism - Specific Language | Evangelism - Students
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Church Planter/Evangelist/Discipler

Turkish Outreach are looking for people with a passion for Jesus and a heart to see churches planted throughout Turkey.
Our aim is to carry out evangelism, discipling and church-planting in every area of Turkey, to strengthen existing churches, and, where appropriate, carry out development work.
We are looking for people to pioneer and or join new CP initiatives, as well as existing church plants.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: +3 years
Categories: Evangelism - Church Plants/Discipling | KFA - Muslim Peoples | Leadership - Bible Teaching | Leadership - Church
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Creative Artists

TACO - Turkey/Afri-Asia Creative Outreach is looking for musicians, sound technicians, artists, and those skilled in drama, mime, puppets, etc. to join their team based in Turkey.  You will use your skills on a team that ministers throughout the Near and Middle East and Central Asia.  A training and language study programme is offered as well.  Excellent opportunity for interns!

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: KFA - Muslim Peoples | Evangelism - Creative | Evangelism - Specific Faiths
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Internet Advertising Co-ordinator

Looking to use your advertising skills in a role that really makes a difference? We're reaching out online to share Jesus with Turks and are looking for a tech-savvy self starter to join our team.

You'll be primarily responsible for our online advertising through GoogleAds, Bing and Facebook.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: as long as possible
Categories: IT - Web | Communication - Publicity | KFA - Muslim Peoples
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Personal Assistant to Area Coordinator

Looking for a PA role with a difference? Here’s an opportunity to combine a standard office role with evangelism, creative arts, research and helping to administer a groundbreaking project. You’ll be assisting a busy OM leader with a wide range of responsibilities and in the process facilitating key ministries throughout the Muslim world.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Literature - Other | KFA - Muslim Peoples | Office Work - Personal Assistant
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Training in Muslim Outreach

Our team in Istanbul welcomes you!  Our training programme will prepare you in Turkish language, Muslim apologetics, creative evangelism and team life.  Our vibrant city is a great backdrop for learning the ropes in the Muslim world.

Creative artists are also welcome and there is a separate track for them.

Start Date: as soon as possible
· Commitment Length: 1-2 years
Categories: Evangelism - Specific Faiths | Evangelism - Training | Evangelism - Creative | KFA - Muslim Peoples
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International

United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope served the homeless during their ten-day outreach.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope spent 10 days going door-to-door, organizing International Nights and serving the homeless in UK communities.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope sang as part of several open air outreaches to share Jesus love with communities in the UK.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope organized an International Night to share the love of Jesus through various activities such as facepainting.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope organized an International Night to share the love of Jesus through various cultural activities.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach with OM Lifehope organized donations at the local food bank.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach at OM Lifehope engaged with the community as they handed out chocolate bars and shared the love of Jesus in several UK neighborhoods.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach at OM Lifehope engaged with one another and with the community as they learned outreach skills and worked together to share the good news of Jesus in the UK.
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach at OM Lifehope were challenged to move beyond their comfort zone and share their faith in UK communities
United Kingdom :: Participants in the 2012 New Year Outreach at OM Lifehope prepare chocolate bars and invitations for door-to-door outreach.
International :: Eight computer science students and their professor from Calvin College, Michigan (USA), spent two weeks in January using their skills in mission with the IT team at OM’s International Coordinating Team (ICT) in Carlisle, UK.
Panama :: Indigenous people have set up barricades like this throughout the Pan-American highway, Panamas only mode of transportation to connect Panama City with the rest of the country.