International Role: Community Development Specialist
Does the idea of empowering communities to meet physical needs, solve problems, and address social injustices appeal to you?
Community Development specialists seek to assist international communities build their economic capacity in natural ways. These different sustainable projects can soften the hearts of groups resistant to Scripture through concrete expressions of Christ’s love.
Through these efforts some of the most under-resourced people in the world are empowered to meet their own physical needs through sustainable projects that help the whole community and grow the church. Possible projects include well digging, animal husbandry, agronomy, micro-finance loan management, and health care/education.
Training Requirements
Requirements for positions may vary depending on specialty, location of service, and anticipated length of service. Contact a recruiter to inquire about requirements that may be specific to your ministry.