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Organization

Founded in 1996

Vision
Our vision is to form leaders equipped to develop the Chinese church. This vision is carried out under two primary strategies: partnering with the Chinese church and reaching out to Chinese university campuses. We partner with the Chinese church to train and develop their young leaders. Partnership is also emphasized in evangelizing and discipling university students, especially on campuses that have little or no student outreach by indigenous churches.

Staff
0 full time employees inside North America.
13 field personnel outside North America.

Missions Opportunities

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

Qualifications for Applicants
4-year degree Native or fluent English speaker Interns (1 year commitment) generally must be under 27 years of age Sufficient spiritual maturity and basic ministry experience; applicants for Team Leader must have at least 2 years of leadership experience.

Application and Candidacy Process
Application Form, Peer Reference, Pastor Reference required Application deadline March 1, 2010 References contacted by March 15 Notification of acceptance by April 1 at the latest

Training Program
1-year internship for those under 27: weekly training, reading assignments, and mentoring through the year. New member: new member orientation (2 days); fund development training; teacher training; 30-hour lecture series on Chinese culture and spirituality in Year Two.

Funding
Raising support from individual and church donors. Individuals raise $6000-$18,000 per year depending on the position; couples or families raise more. In addition, most work as English Teachers on the field, adding another $4000-$6000 per year.

Demographics & Policies

This agency invites:

• Non-North American Candidates
• Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc.
• Divorced candidates

Statements

No	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.
No	Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service.
Yes	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.
No	Our agency has a sexual harassment policy.
Yes	Women may hold any position in our organization.