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Missionary
Opportunities with Military Youth
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Can you imagine yourself leading a group of
teens on a service project to the
Czech Republic?
 Could
you comfort
a middle school student whose father has been deployed to Iraq for 6
months. Can you picture yourself praying with a student on a beach in
Italy. Could you share with a teen who has moved 4 times in the past 5
years that Jesus is a steady rock she can depend on?
If you feel inspired by these scenarios, we
invite you to explore staff opportunities with YFC as we partner with
Military Community Youth Ministries.
YFC works with MCYM to provide
youth-workers to minister to American teens whose parents serve in the
U.S. military. MCYM is a unique ministry that reaches teens who might
not otherwise hear the Gospel. Our ministry is relationally-oriented and
outreach-focused, with an ecumenical sensitivity to the many faith
groups represented on our military bases. Being part of MCYM is an
amazing opportunity to live in another culture or work stateside and
DO WHAT YOU LOVE! YOUTH MINISTRY!
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Steps
to Becoming a MCYM Staff |
1. Check the
qualifications below.
2. Contact: yfcmilitary@yfc.net
3. Attend both YFC
Candidate School in Denver and MCYM Candidate School in Colorado
Springs. Candidate Schools can be congruent or separate.) Dates for
upcoming Candidate Schools:
- April 7-16, 2008, Denver and Colorado
Springs
- July 28-6 Aug 2008, Denver and
Colorado Springs
- 20-29 Oct 2008, Denver and Colorado
Springs
- 5-14 Jan 2009, Denver and Colorado
Springs
4. Go to
Becoming a
Missionary to learn more about the overall process of becoming a
YFC Missionary.
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Current Ministry Opportunities |
United States
Europe
Pacific
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MCYM
Job Descriptions |
Community Director
Community Directors lead middle and high school youth
programs on military bases worldwide. This is a hands on role and also
includes recruiting and training volunteers. Job requirements:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and two years of hands on
experience in youth ministry. Competitive salary and benefits
package, three-year commitment and some fund-raising
is required. Military background and experience in leading volunteers
preferable, but not required.
Associate
Director
Associate Directors work
alongside a Community Director, providing youth ministry on military
bases in Europe. You will receive training while you minister through
camps, clubs, Bible studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging
out" time. Job requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree
and youth ministry experience. A three-year commitment and some
fundraising is required.
Full Time Intern
Be part of our intensive two year intern program
while working under the guidance of a Community Director. Interns take
part in all aspects of ministry, while completing a two year curriculum.
You will receive training while you minister through camps, clubs, Bible
studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging out" time. Job
requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and a desire to
learn more about youth ministry. Following successful completion of the
intern program staff will be offered a third year as a associate
director or above. Some fundraising is required.
Short term interns and Missionary Service
Volunteers
If you are a college student wanting to experience
first-hand the challenges and rewards of youth ministry, this is the
position for you. You will serve under a Community Director and receive
direction and training while you minister through camps, clubs, Bible
studies, service projects and unstructured "hanging out" time. As an
intern, you are an important role model for teens, setting a personal
example of living for Jesus Christ. A desire to love and serve youth is
an absolute prerequisite for this position, as this is an intense
ministry, not a vacation. Semester credit can be coordinated prior to
embarking into the field. Summer and semester interns raise all of their
own support.
If you are
interested in short term volunteer opportunity, but do not fit into the
intern category, consider becoming a Missionary Service Volunteer. You
may be able to commit to a semester or you may want to work at the
Spring Service Project. We would like to help you serve the military
youth ministry in unconventional ways.
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MCYM
Staff Qualifications |
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Youth
Ministry (Community) Directors:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Minimum two years experience working with youth
3. Willing to relocate
4. Self-starter
5. Experience working with volunteers and adults
6. Military background (preferable, but not required)
Associate Directors (Europe only):
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Two years experience working with youth
3. Willing to relocate
4. Self-starter
2-year
Interns (Europe only):
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Desire to learn about youth ministry and be trained
3. Willing to relocate
Summer
Interns (Europe only):
1. Some College (at least one year)
2. Desire to learn about youth ministry
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Frequently Asked Questions |
How do I get started?
Contact us by email at
yfcmilitary@yfc,net,
or call Megan Lake at
(303)843-6742, or click the appropriate button below to be directed to
our YFC website where you will be able to fill in or download the
application. The preferred method is online but you may also elect to download and
mail in the application. You may also download the ministry references
form and distribute them to be returned per the instructions by your references. This will be followed
by a one hour phone interview. Interested parties are then invited to a
week long Candidate School in Colorado for a face to face interview and
to learn more about the ministry.
Click here to submit your
resume to YFC
Click here to download the YFC Application
Click Here to download the YFC Reference Worksheet
How
long does it take to get placed?
Depending on your personal timeline and support raising progress, it can be as short as 3 months, or
as long as 2 years.
How much ministry funding will I need to raise?
About 1/2 to 2/3's of your ministry support will come from family,
friends, interested adults, businesses and churches within your network
of influence..
Is MCYM non-denominational?
As an organization, MCYM does not hold any denominational affiliations.
MCYM staff come from a variety of backgrounds and is committed to
serving the needs of military youth in a spirit of cooperation with
respect for all major faith groups on military installations. All MCYM
staff agree to the same statement of faith as a foundation for ministry.
What about Health Insurance?
When you serve with MCYM, you become part of the Youth for Christ family
as a YFC employee. You will then be covered under our health, life, and
dental insurance.
What about my family?
Both married and single staff serve with MCYM. Married staff with
children move their families with them to the installation on which they
will serve. Some live on base, but most live in the surrounding
community.
Is this a paid position?
Yes. MCYM offers competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
How long a commitment do I have to make?
For Community Directors, a three-year commitment is required.
Will I be trained before I go?
Yes, you will receive training at YFC's Summer Institute as well as
missionary training at the World Outreach candidate school. If you serve
in Europe, you will also take part in an extended training program.
Do I need to
speak another language?
Although always beneficial when serving overseas, you will be
ministering to American (English-speaking) students on US Military
Establishments, so English is the primary language.
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For more information on MCYM
opportunities click the MCYM logo
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