Short-Term :: Gospel Fellowship Association Missions
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Short-Term

The short-term missionary program provides opportunity for the placement of temporary volunteers with career missionaries to accomplish specific ministry goals within a limited period of time. Short-term missionaries assist with home schooling, teaching at a Bible institute or seminary, camps, medical evangelism, computer work, office work, church music programs, etc. Short-term assignments last up to two years.

Qualifications

  • Complete undergraduate and/or graduate education.
  • Parental approval.
  • Clear salvation testimony.
  • Membership in a conservative, independent, Bible-believing church.
  • Faithful church attendance and active involvement in ministry.
  • Upright character, polite manner, and teachable spirit.
  • A desire to see lost souls come to Christ.
  • Pastoral recommendation.
  • Good physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Agreement with the doctrinal positions of GFA.

Benefits of Working Through GFA

  • Because of GFA's excellent reputation, identification with the mission aids in raising support.
  • Our home office staff issues tax-deductible receipts for gifts and transmits funds to the field.
  • The leadership provides guidance and accountability.
  • GFA evaluates each applicant to ascertain whether he is suited for the assignment in which he is interested, thus deterring the heartaches that come from an undesirable situation.

Cost

  • The cost varies with the field but will include airfare, passport, visa fees, insurance, immunizations, stipend to cover room and board, and transportation.
  • The short-termer will be responsible to raise the support through his local church, friends, and family. 

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