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Organization

Founded in 1993

Vision
Children to Love's ministry in Romanian government care centers focuses on: building relationships and modeling God's love; meeting the various children's and workers' needs physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; evangelizing them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ; encouraging them to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior; introducing them to an evangelical church family; discipling them to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ at their ability level; and teaching them to function at their full potential. In addition, Children to Love is working with a Children's Center in southern India, to provide meals, education, tutoring, clothing, books, supplies, and Bible study for impoverished children. These children have little hope for the future, but the CTL Children's Center is providing hope through Jesus Christ.

Staff
1 full time employees inside North America.
16 field personnel outside North America.

Missions Opportunities

Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
3-18 months
2-4 years

Qualifications for Applicants
For all applicants: Personal commitment to Jesus Christ, Agreement with our Statement of Faith and Values, and Commitment to our Mission Statement. For those applying for one year or more: Specific skills will be required as determined by the current needs of the ministry.

Application and Candidacy Process
An applicant will first complete the Preliminary Questionnaire (PQ). Upon receipt of the PQ, an additional application form is sent to the applicant, as well as a request for references and a Home Church Affirmation statement (to be given to their church leadership for completion). Upon receipt of the reference names and additional application form, personal reference forms are then sent and the responses are compiled for review by the President. For those applying for 1-18 months, the President then addresses any questions he may have regarding the applicant by contacting the pastor, references and/or applicant, and then the Administrative Assistant communicates the approval status to the applicant by email. For those applying for more than 18 months, a pre-screening agency will be contacted to begin a psychological evaluation, and the results are then reviewed by the President and a committee of the Board of Directors. Communication is maintained with the applicant’s pastor and mission board, if applicable, concerning commissioning, fundraising, etc.

Training Program
All interns (1-18 mos) receive an Intern Handbook with information to help them prepare for their ministry. For those going for 12 months or more, some cross-cultural and language acquisition training will be required. In addition, new personnel serving in Romania will receive language lessons during their internship.

Funding
We work with our missionaries to establish a budget, and then raise funds for support through their church, family, friends, etc.

Demographics & Policies

This agency invites:

• Non-English speaking candidates (Particularly if they speak Romanian. We also are willing to consider those speaking other languages, depending on whether our staff are able to communicate with them adequately.)
• Non-North American Candidates (Candidates must be able to acquire a visa to enter the country where they will be serving (Romania or India).)
• Graduating international students to work in their home country
• Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc.
• Divorced candidates

Statements

Yes	Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children.
Yes	Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children.
Yes	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.
Yes	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.