Ecuador - Embark - Camp Ministry

The One Mission Society Latin America region has a vision to transform lives in dynamic communities. You'll serve in your area of focus while being part of localized summer ministry experiences. You'll also be poured into by a team of missionaries as you learn more about your gifts and passions. Our hope for this experience is that by the time you return home, you will feel more prepared to disciple people from other cultures, expand your skill set, grow in your relationship with God, and discern a long-term call to missions and ministry.

Lugar de Shalom, also known as Camp Pallatanga, is a camp in Central Ecuador. The camp has the capacity of 120 campers and is used for many different ministries. The various ministries include retreats, training retreats, pastor retreats, and different activities of national churches. We need a married couple with at least basic Spanish and a calling to serve in camp and/or maintenance ministry. You will be working together with local employees at Camp Pallatanga to manage the camp for six months.

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Some college preferred
• Basic Spanish language skills
• Ability to relate well with people
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms)
• Ability to do manual labor

Other Information

• This is from June 2023 to January 2024.
• Cost will be $8,600 (for a couple, includes travel expenses).
• This is a volunteer internship that requires raising financial support through ministry partners.

During your time with Embark you will serve with One Mission Society, build relationships with volunteers and teams, receive mentorship from experienced missionaries, work alongside a team of other like-minded OMS interns, expand and hone your skill set, and grow in your ministry approach to evangelism, discipleship and communicating your testimony.

The application deadline for this opportunity in 2024 has passed. If you would like more information, please contact us.