June 27, 2009

Using your gifts and talents for something that matters

Last quarter Jeff Anderson, the Philippine Field Director, posted a message on this site about the vast opportunities for missionary service in the Philippines. He said: "Opportunities for ministry throughout the Philippines are plenteous in the areas of evangelism, leadership training and development and the churches and agencies we partner with regularly are asking for ACTION missionaries."

Opportunities are also plenteous in the area of Administration.

This month Jeff asked me, his wife and the Human Resources Coordinator, to share with you our greatest personnel need on this field. In ACTION Philippines, we believe in teamwork. Each person plays a vital part in the overall purpose and effort of the team. We do not make a distinction between "support" and "frontline" missionary service. To us, all mission service is "frontline." The administrative ministry is crucial to the effectiveness of all our ministries. On our field, we view the work of administration to be like the lubricant that enables an engine to run efficiently. Without it, ministries limp along.

Our greatest need at this time is an Operations Administrator to assist each of our missionaries and ministries in such a way that they can function smoothly and in good standing with the government.

Another great need in our administrative team is a Financial Accounting Manager.

If you or someone you know qualifies for one of these positions then view our job descriptions here.

The Apostle Paul said, "Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." (Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV). Martin Luther, the great theologian and reformist in the 1500s, put it this way: "I don't fear failure but rather I fear succeeding at something that does not matter." Are you using your gifts and talents for something that matters?

Pray that the Lord will call someone who is willing to use their administrative training and giftedness in missions to serve with us.

Contact us if you would like more information or to begin the application process.

In Christ,

Mary Ann Anderson
Human Resources Coordinator

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