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 | sarah (01/08/09) Dear Jack, I served for 3 years on the mission feild working with Muslims, but felt - surprisingly - God calling me back to the States.... |
| Stan Ingala (05/04/08) Hello Jack, I just graduated from college with a BA in General studies and a minor in marketing and information systems. I took every... |
| Kevin (03/09/08) I was wondering if I could find tent-making opportunities. I am an MBA student, that wishes to use my talents for the Lord's work. The... |
| Joy (12/11/07) I just read your response to Anonymous about using music in missions. I'm also looking for a positions such as what you described in training... |
| Gregg (09/22/07) Hi Jack, I thank God for calling me to missions at Urbana '90. It's been a rockin' ride since then (missions trip, Bible school, overseas... |
| kate (12/17/06) jack, i plan to major in math, what types of missions work can best use this skill? Kate |
| Melanie (12/10/06) Hi! I want to pursue full time missions and I was wondering if you could inform me if missions organizations use people with computer,... |
| David (12/06/06) Jack, I am in the Open for Business Track and very interested in looking up organizations beforehand that might place undergraduate businessmen... |
| Benjamin (11/22/06)
Jack, I have two passions in life, one spiritual passion and one non-spiritual passion: missions and seafood. I... |
| Melody Conchie (11/21/06) Hi Jack, I went on an IVCF global project to China and I have a strong desire to serve God as a missionary. I was in nursing school but... |
| Andrew (11/18/06) Jack, First off, it is very comforting that you seem to be able to offer hope for those who want to serve, who may not carry classic "missions!"-oriented... |
| Jolee (11/15/06) Hey Jack, I love what you do. I am a Junior and am looking into what I am going to do for my internship. I am an Environmental Studies... |
| Chris (11/06/06) Hi Jack...I will be graduating with a major in business education and wouldn't mind teaching, but I have a heart for the world and reaching... |
| Chris (11/03/06) Hello Jack; I am a grad student in Literature. My original plan was to become a professor and serve God through that position. But... |
| Jason (10/31/06) Jack, Photography and digital design is a huge part of what I do as the 'technical director' for my home church. It would be incredible... |
| Nicole (10/24/06)
Hi Jack. I heard about an economist from Bangladesh winning the Nobel Peace Prize for setting up micro-loans in Bangladesh... |
| mat (10/22/06) I am currently in high school and then I am going to university to study architecture and I was wondering if you knew of any agencies... |
| Jon (10/21/06) Hi Jack, I'll be graduating next year in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and I was wondering what kind of career... |
| Shinae (10/20/06) Hi Jack,I'm a jounior, majoring in English Communication in my college. My passion is to work as a missionary in one of Asian countries,... |
| Tom (05/09/06) Jack, I'm in a cross roads and don't know what to do. I want to be a tentmaker in the 10/40 window. Are there ANY opportunites for Respiratory... |
| kin (04/01/06) I am inquiring for my daughter. What opportunities are out there for teaching english in Japan through a chritian organization? She... |
| MIKE. (12/31/05) Dear Jack, Happy new year, I wanted to ask for some advisement, I want to take up a Christian job, but don't know whom to ask for guidance, like... |
| Carrie (09/26/05) Dear Jack, I am a college freshman pursuing a bachelor's degree in theatre performance. I love theatre but lately I have felt especially... |
| April (06/02/05) Dear Jack, I am hoping to be accepted into Optometry School, but before I go, I am wondering if there are many opportunities in the... |
| Elizabeth (02/22/05) I am interested in counseling overseas as well as in the US. I am pursuing grad. school in marriage and family therapy and was wondering... |
| Crystal (02/07/05) Are there any short-term (2-6 week) mission trips related to civil engineering? Crystal |
| Amy. (02/05/05) Hi, I am a post graduate in science , I've also got a degree to teach little children, how can I use these skills in misiions in the... |
| Becky (01/30/05) Hi Jack! I am a junior in high school, and feel God's calling for me to go on the mission feild. I love children and I love ceramics... |
| Jessi (01/20/05) Jack, I am working on my master's degree in environmental engineering, and I would like to use my degree in the missions field. I know... |
| Jim (01/20/05) Dear Jack, I want t... |
| Barbra (12/31/04) I am currently searching for my next job. I feel it is time to move on but all the jobs of interest to me and that I could do are with... |
| Paige (12/22/04) I graduated Dec '03 with an architecture degree (bachelors) and I want to go into missions. Where do I start? Can you recommend some... |
| Jeff (10/26/04) Just a quick piece of info that may assist you as you reach numerous youth. At Urbana 2000 we asked each student who feels the call... |
| katie (10/24/04) Jack, I'd really like to work with orphans in a residence home setting. I was thinking of getting a college degree in elementary ed, but... |
| David (08/11/04) I'm currently enrolled as a Graphic Design and Multimedia major. I already have an associates degree and I am trying to complete my bachelors... |
| Kitty (12/22/03) Jack, on 10/21 you had a question from someone named Tim about qualifying courses for someone who wants to teach English. I felt your... |
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| Travis (11/13/03) I am a Juggling Street & Stage performer wanting to work in closed countries. What are some precautions I would need to take for doing... |
| Jarling (11/04/03)
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| sunny (06/17/03) Hi Jack, I would like to know if Urbana 03 is for me or not, of course, only God could provide His ultimate answer through prayers; but... |
| barb (04/16/03) What is a missions photographer's job discription and how much do they make? |
| Kristen (01/07/03) Hi Jack, I am graduating from college with a degree in Spanish in June 2003 and God has put it upon my heart to do mission work and teach... |
| Erin (10/24/02) I am and English Education major and would like to teach English in an MK school. But I am unsure how to begin searching for these schools... |
| Tim (10/21/02) I am interested in teaching English in a developing country. I do not have a degree or a teaching certificate but I can take a course... |
| Ryan (09/24/02) Dear Jack, I am currently a senior in high school, and have felt called into missions. I plan on attending either Wheaton or Houghton... |
| Joel (07/14/02) I am a 21 year old college student and farmer. If I were to graduate with a degree in agriculture, would AIM be interested in a farmer-missionary?... |
| Emma (05/28/02)
Hi Jack, I am seeking God concerning my current direction and wondering if you could offer any insight. I am graduate student in... |
| Kim (05/19/02)
Hey Jack,
I have a degree in multimedia and photography. How can these skills be used in the missionary field? Also,... |
| melissa (01/09/02)
Hi Jack, Happy New Year! Could you please tell me which countries 1)have the least accessibility to healthcare 2)have lots of... |
| Jennifer (05/09/01) I am looking for a Christian college that offers both a major in nursing and a missions emphasis. Do you know of some that I could check... |
| Stephen (03/20/01) I am about to graduate next Fall with a Bachelors in Psychology. When I attended Urbana 2000, a hot topic was how to use your degree in... |
| Carissa (12/05/00) Is my major important for future missions work? I want to be a full time missionary after college and I just want to be sure I'm prepared.... |
| Andres (11/24/00) Javier, Saludos desde Neenah, Wisconsin. Espero que te recuerdes de mí, Andrés Mojíca, amigo y discípulo de Chema Paba. Yo estuve en... |
| Felix (11/13/00)
Hello Jack! My nombre es Felix y curso mi tercer ano en Educacion en Artes en la Universidad de Puerto Rico y pertenezco a la ABU(CIEE).... |
| Jenny (11/02/00) Hi Jack, I am a college junior who is reconsidering a major. I would like to know what major would benefit me in the area of ministy or... |
| Kelvin (10/26/00) I'm hispanic, double majoring in psychology and spanish but I want to go to the mission field averseas. here is my Q? What can I do with... |
| Philip (09/16/00) I just started my freshman year at California Polytechnic State University, and have recently realized my own interest in overseas missions.... |
| Jenny (07/31/00) I am pursuing a graduate degree in folklore/ethnomusicology and was curious as to any mission organizations you may know of/work with that... |
| Jed (07/10/00) I recently graduated with a degree in Secondary Education. I am certified by the state of Illinois to teach English and Spanish (although... |
| Tim (06/26/00) Dr. Voelkel, thank you for making yourself available to give us advice. I am looking for a job right now. I have been reading the job-search... |
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| Michelle G (05/18/00) I'm interested in Graphic Design, i.e. I want to do magazine stuff and posters, that kind of thing. Is there any place or any use for this... |
| Tom (04/03/00) Jack, I'm about to graduate with a degree in civil engineering. Do you know of any full or part time positions with engineering missionaries... |
| Maria (03/28/00) Dear Jack: Help! I just wrote a couple of people at Urbana asking them for the samething. I am afraid of not using the talents God has... |
| Jon (03/04/00) Hi Jack, I am a grad student in aerospace/mechanical engineering and I wanted to know about missionary opportunities for engineering students... |
| Lani Fay (02/28/00) I am a sophomore in college studying vocal performance. I am in this field because God put me here and is using me as a worship director... |
| Barbarita (02/06/00) I am going to graduate with a degree in Cross Cultural Missions this March- A way has opened for me to study to get my RN degree before... |
| sara (01/21/00) Dear Jack, I just recently graduated from college with a major in secondary education. Seeking a teaching position appears to be the sensible... |
| Marie (01/20/00) I am a Chemist with a strong environmental analysis background. I'm also a little older than most people that are looking forward to Urbana--27... |
| Kristin (01/16/00) Dear Jack, I am graduating in May (2000) with my MD and have some free time before residency. Do you have any contacts in medical missions?... |
| Henry (10/22/99)
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