Ministry Assistant – TWR Europe
Please note: This position is a supported/sponsored missionary role (not a direct hire opportunity), so the approved candidate would need to develop a team of partners to provide financially for their full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources and coaching to help missionaries reach these financial support goals. To learn more about raising support, please see our FAQs.
Our European Office is looking for a missionary to serve as Ministry Assistant in Cyprus, the Netherlands or Slovakia to assist TWR’s International Director for Europe and European ministry departments in the areas of strategy development, working with national partners and in the general duties related to on-going needs and development of ministries in this region. Specifically assist in tasks related to TWR’s refugee ministry in Europe.
Core Competencies:
- Commitment to Jesus Christ evidenced by a personal relationship
- Excitement about being involved in full-time missions and willingness to develop a team of prayer and financial partners
- Strong people and communication skills
- A servant’s heart as a member in a cross-cultural team
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities for optimal use of resources
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Assist the International Director and national partners in developing a three-year plan and partnership agreements
- Give input towards a fund development strategy to support national partners in their growth and financial self-sufficiency
- Explore ministry opportunities and needs of national partners, respond to those needs with training, knowledge and resources within the region
- Collaborate with partners to provide ministry information used for donor materials and project reports
- Help with organizing staff meetings, donor vision trips and seminars/training events for regional staff and partners
- Research and report on the refugee situation in Europe and represent TWR’s refugee ministry at conferences and churches
Desirable Qualifications:
- Training and/or extended experience in missions and at least one area such as theology, business administration, cross-cultural communication, media, journalism, linguistics, leadership, management
- Proficiency in oral and written English, with another European language
- Willingness to travel