Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, The
Organization
Founded in 1938
Vision
The Friends of Israel is a worldwide Christian ministry communicating biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while fostering solidarity with the Jewish people.
Networks/Affiliations: ECFA
Staff
37 full time employees inside North America.
44 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
4 years or longer
Qualifications for Applicants
1. Must be born again.
2. Must be called to a Jewish ministry.
3. Must be in complete agreement with our Doctrinal Statement and Principles and Practices Statement.
4. Must not be divorced.
Application and Candidacy Process
1. Preliminary Application is filled out and approved by Staffing Coordinator.
2. Primary Application is filled out and approved by Staffing Coordinator.
3. Approved applicant meets with either National Director or Church Ministries Director or International Ministries Director (depending on area of ministry calling)
4. Directors determine location of ministry and budget for new applicant
5. Directors recommend new applicant to Executive Director
6. New applicant meets with Executive Director
7. Upon approval of Executive Director, new applicant meets with Missions Committee of the General Board
8. Upon approval of Missions Committee, new applicant meets with General Board.
9. General Board decides final approval of new applicant to enter Appointee Status.
Training Program
1. Office staff: in-house training, when needed, is provided to all headquarters staff working in areas of data entry, shipping, and administration.
2. Field staff & church ministries staff: training in Jewish history, culture, and modern-day Israel is provided in-house, along with practical, on-the-field training among Friends of Israel field staff.
3. Length of training is dependent on new personnel's knowledge and previous experience in Jewish and biblical related themes.
Funding
Workers are funded by raising support from local churches and individuals.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-North American Candidates
- Graduating international students to work in their home country
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. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. No 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. No Women may hold any position in our organization.
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