2009 TEA-04  Training, Evangelism & Adventure in New Zealand - TEA-04/2009 - NZ: New Zealand

The T.E.A. Programme exists to grow young people from around the world in discipleship and confidence in sharing Christ’s Good News while travelling in a team around New Zealand.

Travel around New Zealand for ten weeks. TRAINING - daily discipleship training and set evangelism training during programme EVANGELISM - take every opportunity with tourists, locals and in set events ADVENTURE - enjoy the adventure pursuits of New Zealand. The best way to see what TEA is like is to look at our TEA website on http://www.omnz.org.nz/TEA
Dates:Sat 29 Aug 2009 – Fri 06 Nov 2009
Apply by:Fri 29 May 2009
Cost:2590.00 USD (participants from )
Ages:18 to 30
 single people welcome married couples welcome sorry, no families sorry, no groups

Ministry Details
You will be living and working together in teams no larger than 7 people, travelling to more places in New Zealand than even the locals have been to! Set times for tramping (big hikes outdoors) and other outdoor activities, as well as varied structured evangelism events. The rest of the time, when not studying together, we will seek opportunities to share our faith with those we meet.

Participant Profile
Aged between 18-30. Can communicate in English to at least a pre-intermediate level. Desire to grow closer to God and gain confidence in sharing His Gospel with others in a natural way. Physically fit with a sense of adventure!

Accommodation: Varied throughout time - tents, huts, cabins, homes

Food: Team cooks together

Travel: As team in a van, by foot, ferry, ski or snowboard, kayak and more.... !

How to Find Us: We pick you up and drop you off at Auckland International Airport

Health: Good, MUST be physically fit

Visa: Normal NZ entry requirements for tourists


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