Toronto | Buddhist Ministry Community Worker

SEND International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based organization in Toronto seeks passionate individuals for cross-cultural ministry to serve and build relationships with Buddhist immigrants. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to sharing the Gospel. This long-term role involves collaboration with various agencies and discipleship efforts in urban environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Ability to handle emotional and physical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build deep, trusting relationships through community involvement.
• Share Jesus in culturally appropriate ways.
• Advocate for the rights and dignity of diaspora populations.

Skills

Collaborative work

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Adaptability

Proficiency in diaspora languages

Emotional resilience

Job description

Overview

Vietnam | Education and Teaching Ministry

Toronto | Buddhist Ministry Community Worker

Opportunity Overview :

We are looking for hard-working, resilient, and passionate followers of Jesus who are called to serve and share Christ with Buddhist immigrants in Toronto. We believe that God has moved this very unreached people group to Toronto so that they will have the opportunity to hear about Jesus and seek Him out. If you are interested in building deep long-term relationships with Buddhist neighbors, collaborating with other workers, and living in an urban cross-cultural environment, please talk to a Missions Coach to learn more.

Terms : Long-Term (3+ years), Mid-Term (1 - 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Serve | Build deep, trusting relationships through personal engagement and community involvement.
• Share | Share Jesus in culturally appropriate ways.
• Learn | Embrace ongoing learning to ensure your approach to sharing the gospel remains respectful and effective with diverse contexts.
• Live | Live incarnationally in a highly urban, cross-cultural environment.
• Collaborate | Collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and other faith-based organizations to provide holistic care and support.
• Bridge | Serve as a bridge between the diaspora community and local churches, facilitating mutual understanding.
• Advocate | Advocate for the rights and dignity of diaspora populations in both religious and social contexts.
• Disciple | Disciple individuals and small groups within the diaspora community to grow in their faith.
• Gather | Assist in the formation of contextualized church plants for new believers coming out of the diaspora community.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including church partners, NGOs, and governmental organizations.
• Sees the value of development partnered with sharing the Gospel.
• Ability to handle the emotional and physical challenges that come with ministering in diverse and sometimes difficult settings.
• A flexible and adaptable mindset, with the ability to thrive in a multicultural and changing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to cultural and religious differences.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn the language(s) of the diaspora group.
• A strong sense of calling to cross-cultural and diaspora ministry.
• A deep commitment to Jesus Christ and the Great Commission.