Join a work among the Mastanahua people in a small tribal village where there are no known believers. Opportunities for ministry could include sharing/teaching on local Spanish radio programs, relational ministry, alcohol addiction recovery, and establishing a garden to help provide vegetables that are otherwise quite expensive. The goal of the ministry is to evangelize and plant a self-sustaining Mastanahua church that multiplies to reach other Mastanahua in the area as well as other tribal groups.

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Spend one year in New York City working alongside experienced church planters to gain practical ministry experience, mentoring and understanding of a biblical worldview of mission. Gain a firm theological foundation and put it into practice as you: learn the DNA of reproducible church planting, evangelize and disciple cross-culturally, start house churches through discovery Bible studies, and see the power of the gospel among the unreached! Wherever you’re coming from or going to, NYC Equip will prepare you for ministry in your neighborhood or a city across the world. Dates: One year starting in August.

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Are you passionate about serving future missionaries? Come alongside Latino missionaries in training by helping them to tackle the challenges of internationalization through the very practical step of learning English. Spend a year in Latin America focused on teaching English as a second language to missionaries that are heading to some of the darkest places in Asia. Enable them to connect with an international team and to jump into local language learning and ministry when they reach their place of ministry.

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Are you a teacher who is passionate about serving missionary families? Come to Mexico for as little as one semester to teach at a small co-op for missionary children. Investing in missionary families enables them to be more proactive in their ministries knowing their children are being well educated. Come be a part of this exciting and desperately needed ministry!

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Do you want to experience church planting efforts in an existing local church? Then come and work with a team as they seek to strengthen the church and teach a real understanding of salvation. Come work in an area with great need with the least opportunity. Volunteer at day schools, work in youth ministry or help children at risk. Lend a hand with the local feeding program while working alongside seasoned missionaries. For teachers, come and help with the home schooling needs of missionary children. For trained professionals, there are medical needs in a local clinic for nurses, doctors and therapists. If you are a tradesman, we need you to come teach skills to young people.

Come live with a local family and learn Spanish and culture. Or, if you’re proficient in Spanish, then you can learn Quechua. Join this team and attend their weekly prayer meetings and have a missionary mentor for accountability.

• Many opportunities to use your gifts and skills to actively be a part of ministry
• Be mentored by trained missionaries
• Openings for medically trained professionals
• Live with a local family and learn language

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Come alongside unchurched urban children and families through teaching English at a community center. The center has classes on everything from computers and cooking to sports, music and woodworking. Use the skills that God has given you to open doors to minister to the urban poor. There is also a medical side to the center, with opportunities for doctors, dentists, optometrists and psychologists to share the love of Christ through meeting physical needs. Spend time learning Spanish and the local culture as you build relationships.

• Teach at a community center
• Use healthcare as a way to share Christ's love
• Ministry opportunities include teaching English, computers, sports, cooking, sewing, self defense, music, woodworking, aerobics, medical outreaches
• Learn Spanish and the local culture

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Spend one year in New York City working alongside experienced church planters to gain practical ministry experience, mentoring and understanding of a biblical worldview of mission. Gain a firm theological foundation and put it into practice by:

• learning the DNA of reproducible church planting;
• evangelizing and discipling cross-culturally;
• launching house churches through discovery bible studies;
• seeing the power of the gospel among the unreached!

Wherever you’re coming from or going to, NYC Equip will prepare you for ministry in your neighborhood or a city across the world.

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F.A.Q.

What is NYC Equip?

Equip is one year of training Believers in church planting and cross-cultural ministry in New York City. The idea behind Equip is to give you the practical tools to share your faith, disciple people from diverse cultures, and plant churches-- all in English while living in America. What you learn here at Equip can be applied to a future ministry wherever the Lord leads you.

What will I be doing during the year?

The first ten months will be in Manhattan, NY, and the last two months will be spent overseas with a Pioneers church planting team (see more information about the summer trip at www.pioneers.org/edge). This includes activities such as leading discovery bible studies, meeting with unbelievers, being involved in an existing house church, developing as a team, and participating in seminars.

What is the focus of the training?

The focus of the training is organic, reproducible church planting. Each team will work to begin house churches during their time in NYC. This is a cross cultural ministry church planting training program so church planting will happen with either internationals from various people groups or with Muslim immigrants living in the city. There will be a high focus on evangelism and discipleship.

The three main elements are:

• Theological: Get grounded in your understanding of Scripture, Redemptive History and Mission
• Practical: Learn the skills needed for reproducible church planting
• Character: Be transformed as you reflect on the Gospel for every area of life and ministry.

Who is this training for?

This training is for anyone who seeks to reach the lost and learn how to start churches (biblical communities of believers) in any city, town or village.

Overseas Church Planting: This training is highly recommended for anyone who wants to go overseas to do church planting. Many go overseas to do church planting never having understanding and experience of church planting prior to going. This training will give the experience and a philosophy of church planting prior to arriving to the field.

When does it start and end?

NYC Equip is one year starting in August. The exact start date is to be determined.

How much does it cost?

Expected costs of the program are $2200-2500 per month. This includes housing, meals, local transportation, health insurance, and all ministry expenses for the months spent in New York and abroad. What’s not included is: your transport to New York City, transportation to orientation and debriefs in Florida that bookend your summer trip, personal spending money and souvenirs.

How do I apply?

Start the application process by filling out the Preliminary Information Form. There will be a phone interview, formal application and references to complete the application.

Can I get college credit from NYC Equip?

NYC Equip will provide courses in hermeneutics, Old Testament, New Testament and Systematic Theology. These courses are not accredited by a college degree program, but they count toward Pioneers Bible requirements for long-term appointments.

Is there an age requirement?

The minimum age for this program is 21 years.