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Organization

Founded in 1986

Vision
Educational Resources and Referrals-China (ERRC) and its affiliate, China Academic Consortium (CAC), specialize in values exchange and worldview dialogue with Chinese university students and scholars. ERRC sends teachers and professionals top Chinese universities for short and long-term teaching positions, places business professionals with short-term lecture engagements,and conducts summer exchange and teaching programs. CAC makes the Judeo-Christian worldview accessible to Chinese scholars through intensive seminars on Biblical studies and Christian thought for Chinese scholars, conferences on comparative worldviews, translation and publication of major Christian books, hosting an annotated database of books on Christianity in Chinese, and other projects.

Networks/Affiliations: ECFA

Staff
6 full time employees inside North America.
24 field personnel outside North America.

Missions Opportunities

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

Qualifications for Applicants
A BA or BS in any subject will qualify you to teach English. A Ph.D. and work experience are required for those wishing to teach subjects other than English. Specialized English teacher-training is suggested and can be arranged with ERRC's help. A strong Christian commitment and a servant attitude are essential.

Application and Candidacy Process
The application process is easy. Simply e-mail us at errc@errchina.com with your contact information and a brief self-description, and attach a copy of your resume. You can expect to receive a phone call from one of our staff members shortly thereafter. We will also e-mail you our application form. Complete it and send it in, along with a check for the $50 application processing fee.

Training Program
In addition, a two-week orientation prior to departure for China is provided in Oakland, California, during the month of August. ERRC provides counseling throughout the year, an Orientation Manual and other reading materials early in the process. These give ERRC Field Partners a clear picture and understanding of what to expect while living and working in China. ERRC also provides as much information as possible about the host institution. When necessary, ERRC communicates with the host institution on behalf of the Field Partners regarding any details concerning teaching and living in China. Other services ERRC provides Field Partners before departure include processing visa applications and arranging international travel. Group medical insurance is also available.

Funding
All teachers going to China to teach should expect to raise support. Individual budgets are developed with help of ERRC staff to determine individual needs. For the first year, a single teacher may expect to raise around $7,000. Couples and families may expect to raise from $14-22,000. This includes cost of airfare, insurance, ERRC training, and other start-up costs.

Demographics & Policies

This agency invites:

• Non-English speaking candidates (There are exceptions for Non-English speakers who use English as a Second Language. If they are comfortable to teach an English Class than we will consider this qualification.)
• Non-North American Candidates (They can be considered as long as English is fluent and they agree to attend orientation in California in August.)
• Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc. (ERRC believes that the lifestyle, integrity, and professional excellence of its Field Partners can be an inspiration to the Chinese. ERRC expects its Field Partners to reflect the values of a Christian world view in a culturally relevant way through their profession, speech, and behavior. ERRC seeks to equip and prepare Christians in the West for a cross-cultural experience in China, and through this experience, to grow in character reflecting God's love.)
• 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.
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.