Mission Opportunities

Cambodia

MCN partners with an organization called Stronghold Cambodia, a Christian NGO directed by Cambodian Lutheran Pastor Phan Narit (Jesse) and his wife Naomi and serving children in a primarily Buddhist and Muslim community. Mission partners are needed for teaching students in grades 3-9 in a before and after school program. Stronghold offers lessons in English and computer skills as well as offering a daily nourishing meal and Khmer-language devotions. For many students, this is the first time they hear about God’s love for them in Jesus! Additionally, the mission team works to do family and community education and hosts short-term mission teams.

College degree recommended.

Hungary

MCN’s partnership with The Hungarian Lutheran Church is one of our oldest partnerships. Mission Partners serve as native English teachers in partner Lutheran schools, providing a strong Christian witness to students and staff while also strengthening the work of local congregations. Open positions include both high school and elementary settings and include ample opportunities for informal ministry through after-school clubs, dorm activities, leading worship music, church social ministries, and more.

College degree required.

Taiwan

Concordia Middle School in Chaiyi, Taiwan was founded through American Lutheran mission work more than 50 years ago. MCN is continuing that legacy by partnering with the school to provide mission partners to assist with instruction in the high school and middle school levels, teaching English and Bible. In addition, mission partners provide assistance with an English kindergarten and after-school learning program for elementary students. Additional outreach opportunities include on-campus fellowship and Bible study groups and ministry through a local Lutheran church.

College degree required. Teaching certification is optimal.

Slovakia

Lutheran Gymnazium Martin (ESSMT) is an English-Slovak bilingual Lutheran school in Martin, Slovakia. The school desires that all their students would have a strong academic experience, experience of community, and Christian experience. They are looking for a mission partner to work with high school students, teaching English as a second language (grammar, vocabulary, speaking and reading comprehension) and other high school subjects in accordance with their specialization, as well as building relationships with students and faculty for sharing the Gospel.

College degree required. Teaching degree welcome.

Hong Kong

MCN’s partnership with the Lutheran Church–Hong Kong Synod provides mission opportunities in both elementary and secondary schools.  MCN mission partners serve the schools by sharing the love of Jesus while working with students to give English and Bible instruction. In addition, mission partners support the church ministry by assisting with Sunday school, youth ministry, and other service or outreach ministries.

A college degree is required.

Ethiopia

MCN partners with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) and the Mekane Yesus Seminary (MYS). Mission partners come alongside church members, professors, and students to provide resources and equip leaders through leadership webinars, spiritual life classes, and academic English development programs. Mission partners trained and experienced in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and academic writing are greatly needed.

TESOL training and experience required.

South Sudan

MCN partners with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan/Sudan. The Lutheran Church is reaching out with the Gospel by meeting physical needs in their context including education and healthcare. Mission Partners are requested to come alongside the local church and support in a variety of roles including English teaching, administration and finance, and work in a health clinic.

Experience and training in education or a medical field required, depending on the role taken.

Canada

MCN partners with Ascension Lutheran Church in Montreal to reach out with the Gospel in a diverse neighborhood of immigrants of refugees, many of whom are Hindu or Sikh. Together with a mission team from the congregation, mission partners lead English classes, community resource nights, college ministry, moms groups, kids club, and more. The ministry involves a high degree of flexibility and creativity as they seek the best ways to meet felt needs in the community and introduce people to the good news of salvation in Jesus.

The Philippines

Faith Academy provides a well-rounded educational experience for third-culture kids, located just outside Manila, Philippines. It is a Christian, international school serving students from kindergarten through high school. Mission partners teach and disciple students, allowing their families to serve in local missions and non-profits without the burden of international school tuition. There are also opportunities for mission partners to engage in local church ministry and social service.

Teaching degree recommended.