South Asians have lived along the east coast of Africa for several generations, calling Tanzania their home. Over the last several decades, there has also been a large number of South Asian expatriates living in East Africa. Most of the South Asians live in and/or near the city center. They have kept their culture and most of them are either Muslims or Hindus. They are open to talking about God and having conversations about different religions.
For more than ten years different staff have worked among these very unreached peoples to share the gospel. Parents want their children to grow up to have good jobs and to earn a lot of money. They realize that English is a way forward, so they are eager to engage their kids in a variety of programs, even if it means for them to learn about what the Bible teaches. Over the last few years, the team here has reduced and are not able to meet all the opportunities.
There are a variety of ways that someone can be involved with to build relationships and share the love of God. This team will spend a lot of time building relationships, which will give them credibility in the communities and opportunities to go deeper. They will also be involved in a variety of camps, such as English Camps, Kids camps and overnight youth camps. There will also be opportunities to be involve in weekly clubs where part of the activities is hearing narrations from God’s Word. Schools are also looking for ongoing help with teaching English, teacher development, student leadership trainings, communication skills, arts, drama, sciences, math and STEM,
A college degree and English teaching/tutoring would be helpful, but not required. Goers should have the willingness to learn, to grow and share their lives with people. We want Goers to grow in their walk with Jesus, and to be open to what God is doing here and to where He is leading. To have a hunger for the lost, and be teachable, flexible and works well with others.
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