A Christian Ministry In The National Parks
Organization
Founded in 1951
Vision
To extend the ministry of Jesus Christ to the people who love, work, and vacation in our National Parks by providing a ministry of worship, education, fellowship, and service.
Staff
5 full time employees inside North America.
185 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
3-18 months
Qualifications for Applicants
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks seeks leaders of character who are followers of Jesus Christ. The Ministry demands maturity of thought and conduct. Participants need an ability to understand and live amiably with other people and other faiths. Opportunities are available for men and women from denominations or churches proclaiming the Christian faith. Applicants must be committed to a minimum of 90 days of service.
Application and Candidacy Process
Our staff application for ACMNP are accepted online at www.acmnp.com. This application along with three reference forms (found online)must be completed and sent in prior to being considered for the Ministry.
We give priority in placement to those who can serve 90 days or longer, generally between May and September. All ACMNP participants are expected to fulfill their commitments to their employers and the Ministry.
Training Program
Volunteers attend one of the regional training conferences held in the spring to better understand ACMNP and each member's role in it. We cover your expenses of room and board during the orientation. Staff provide their own transportation to and from the conferences, which are generally held in California, the Northwest, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, the Southeast, the Northeast, the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic areas.
Funding
This ministry is a non-profit, donor based ministry and depends on the generosity of those who worship in the parks and other interested friends.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-North American Candidates (We can accept anyone who has a work visa for the United States for the summer.)
Statements
No Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. No Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. No Children are included in our orientation and on field support. Yes Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. Yes Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. No Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. Yes Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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