Skilled Associates
Put your experience on the team.
There’s likely a place for your experience on the church-planting team, helping missionaries serving in remote, unreached villages who rely on dedicated missionaries who support their work.
Associates serve for six months (although a minimum commitment of one year is preferred, and required for teachers) to four years. Looking for something longer? After four years, skilled associates may also have the opportunity to continue in their ministry.
“Jesus Christ is working in us, growing us and teaching us so that we will reflect Him and His glory here on earth. What a privilege to get to be used by God and to point others to His perfect and holy Son! …Living in Papua New Guinea for the past six months was a life changing experience! I will never forget all of the incredible adventures and lessons I learned during that time.”
Victoria L.
Qualifications
for serving as a skilled-associate with Ethnos
All personnel must:
- Agree with Ethnos Canada’s Statement of Faith
- Have personal assurance of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be involved in a local church
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ by maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Ethnos Canada
- Desire to be part of a team effort to evangelize least reached people groups
- Have high moral character with positive references and not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted
- Understand that most Ethnos Canada ministry opportunities are physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging and that appropriate health in these areas is required
- Be willing to trust God for financial and material needs
- Have no preexisting school, auto or credit card debts without a repayment plan (some exceptions apply)
Becoming a Missionary
With more than 6,000 people groups still unreached, the task is bigger than just us. God is calling out workers from the ethnos to go.
Our role in mobilizing, equipping and coordinating missionaries extends beyond our own culture. From all around to the world, God is calling out workers to be a part of reaching the ethnos!
Thousands of believers from more than three dozen countries are actively working together in Africa, Latin America, Northern Canada and the Asia-Pacific Region.
Are you ready to join?
Why Choose Ethnos?
what makes ethnos distinct?
Most missionaries serve through sending organizations. How can you and your church choose the one that’s right for you? Find some of the reasons you might choose Ethnos.
Training
Ethnos Canada’s Specialized Training
Your role as a career missionary and previous Bible education determine the training you’ll need, which can take from one to four years. Learn more about Ethnos Canadas specialized training.
Available Positions
HVA/C TECHNICIAN, THE HOMES OF ETHNOS360
Location: Ethnos360 Retirement Homes, Sanford, FL
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the Air conditioning on facilities of The Homes of Ethnos360. The Homes exists to provide a nurturing and caring environment, attempting to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of its residents, with staff and facility capabilities.
Responsibilities: Understand AC theory well enough to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair AC units on Ethnos360 property. Supervise volunteer workers. As needed, assist in concrete work, preparation for severe weather, setting up for events, and helping residents with small personal projects. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Other Requirements
• Have a valid Florida driver’s license. • General knowledge of power tools, equipment, and machinery. • Be physically fit for hard, strenuous work in hot and humid weather. • Ability to work in a team and to be a self-starter. • Ability to learn and willingness to learn. • A growing relationship with Christ. • This position is open to career and associate members of Ethnos360.
MECHANIC, THE HOMES OF ETHNOS360
Location: Homes of Ethnos360 Staff
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to maintain The Homes vehicles and other mechanical equipment. The Homes exists to provide a nurturing and caring environment, attempting to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of its residents, with staff and facility capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Maintain The Homes ministry vehicles and mechanical equipment. Assist with the operation of the above-mentioned equipment as schedule allows. Maintain The Homes air conditioning systems. Organize the garage. Maintain the tools, stock of supplies, and maintenance records. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Other Requirements
• Have a valid Florida driver’s license. • Familiarity with gasoline and diesel engines. • General understanding of how machines work and engine electronics. • Ability to think through and diagnose a problem with possible outcomes and/or solutions. • Willingness and ability to obtain A/C and refrigerant certification. • Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools. • Be physically fit for hard, strenuous work in hot and humid weather. • Ability to work in a team and to be a self-starter. • A growing relationship with Christ. • This position is open to career and associate members of Ethnos360.
Groundskeeper
Location: Missionary Training Center, Missouri
Purpose: not listed
Responsibilities:
- Work with grounds crew as needed in the following areas-
- Maintain lawns
- Mowing (both riding and push mowers)
- Pick up rocks, toys, trash, etc. for mowing safety
- Trim work (running a weed-eater)
- Round-up weed killer - 3 times yearly,
- Organize snow removal and de-icing (prep work and supplies)
a) Main sidewalks
b) Guest room sidewalks
c) Wash house sidewalks
d) Roads
- Help with road maintenance:
a) Clean out culverts (4 - 6 times a year)
b) Clean out swales (4 - 6 times a year)
c) Road grading and pothole repair as needed
- Prep firewood (mostly for outdoor fire pits and guest house)
a) Determine amount
b) Cut & split
c) Supply to designated areas
- Clean building gutters
- Assist in overseeing student work detail crews who help with center grounds tasks
Requirements
- Other Requirements
• Excellent work ethic- goes the extra mile to help accomplish the purposes of the training center. • Faithful, dependable, responsible, self-motivated, servants heart. • Health permits regular, strenuous physical activity in the heat and cold. • Works well in a team setting.