Oportundades Misioneras

	*IGLESIA EPISCOPAL DOMINICANA* EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Mission Opportunities
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Diocesan Tour Mission Sites Anglican & Global Missions Church Mission Society South American Missionary Society (Click on the symbol to go to web page) *Click on Photographs to Enlarge*	"Here am I; Send me." Isaiah 6:8 Missionaries play an important role in the growth and development of the Diocese of the Dominican Republic. The opportunities are diverse and the work gratifying. The Diocese is seeking individuals who are willing to serve for a minimum of one year. Most missionaries serving in the diocese raise their own financial support. However, clergy may be eligible to receive a housing allowance and salary equal to other diocesan clergy. In some instances, the diocese may be able to provide housing to lay missionaries. If you are interested in serving in the Dominican Republic, here is what you need to do: Discuss mission service with your pastor, and ask him to pray for you as you discern your calling. Ask others to pray for you as well. (You may want to contact mission-sending organizations for information on mission service or additional assistance. Some links are included on this page.) If after this discernment process, you believe the Lord is calling you to the Dominican Republic, contact the diocese by writing the Rev. Bob Snow, assistant to the Bishop, at bobsnow_2000@yahoo.com or by calling (809) 686-7493. The Diocese will need to know in what manner you would like to serve Christ in the DR. Prepare a resume of your education and work experiences, including any other information you believe would help the diocese in determining your final placement. Your resume should be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from your pastor. Develop an annual budget and began contacting churches and individuals about supporting your mission work. If you are planning to serve as a long-term missionary (3 years or more), it may take a year or more to raise sufficient funding. After reviewing this information, the diocese will contact you with their placement recommendations. Keep the diocesan office informed about how your plans are progressing. Some mission opportunities will not require Spanish, while others will require an ability to converse in Spanish. However, to interact with Dominicans you will need to know some Spanish. There are language schools in Latin America whose ministry is to teach prospective missionaries Spanish. Mission Opportunities English Teachers: All Episcopal schools have classes in English. The Diocese is also developing language schools which will teach English, French, and Spanish to adults and young people. Ability to speak Spanish is not required but helpful. *Minimum Length of Service* - 10-month school year. Elementary/Secondary Teachers: Teachers are needed at all our 17 schools. Spanish is required. Missionaries can determine grade level and also subject areas for our high school programs. *Minimum Length of Service* - 10-month school year. Music Teachers: The diocese wants to establish music programs in all our schools. In addition, we want music directors for each of our four deaneries. These directors would establish schools of music. Spanish is helpful, but not necessary. *Minimum Length of Service* - 10 month school year, but a 3-year commitment is desired. Child Care Specialists, Nutritionists and/or Administrators: Child care professionals are desired to assist Dominican staff at our Children's Shelters. Some Spanish required. *Minimum Length of Service* - One year, but a 3-year commitment is desired. Health Education Coordinator: Seeking health education coordinators for each of our four deaneries. The coordinators will work as a team in developing health education programs. Conversational Spanish required. *Minimum Length of Service* - Two years. Retreat Center Administrator: Desire a married couple to serve as administrator of our retreat center in San Pedro de Marcoris. Housing will be provided. Basic conversational Spanish would be helpful, but not necessary. *Minimum Length of Service* - Two years Activity and Program Directors for Senior Citizens - Desire persons who have experience working with senior citizens to develop programs for new center. *Minimum Length of Service* - One year Computer Specialist - Desire persons who can assist the diocese in maintaining computers, teaching computer classes to priests and diocesan employees, and establish computer education programs. *Minimum Length of Service* - One year Lay Ministers - Seeking individuals with some seminary training to assist local congregations. Experience in Christian education is helpful. Conversational Spanish required. *Minimum Length of Service* - One year Deacons/Priests - Additional clergy needed to continue growth. Clergy will be provided housing, and a stipend or salary equal to other diocesan clergy. *Minimum Length of Service* - Three years Construction Supervisor - Supervise all diocesan construction projects. Work with local priests in determining and purchasing materials for work teams. Survey diocesan facilities to identify needed repairs. Some Spanish required. *Minimum Length of Service* - One year Medical Team Supervisor - Coordinate medical teams coming into the diocese. Coordinator works with local church community and coordinates all team details including housing and transportation needs. Also, this person would handle all details concerning Dominican government requirements. Spanish required. *Minimum Length of Service* - Two years.
	"You Are My Witnesses" St. Luke 28:48 *Telephone #:* (809) 686-7493; (809) 688-6016 FAX: (809) 686-6364 E-Mail: iglepidom@verison.net.do