Short Term Missions Trip
English Evangelism Camp
Description: You will be participating in a week-long English Evangelism Camp in the Carpathian Mountains (Richka). The camp will be for young adult and adult Ukrainians seeking to learn English and more about the American/Canadian culture. Most of the campers will be nonbelievers and refugees from different parts of Ukraine. You will be given a small group to teach English using the Bible, lead discussions and excursions and share your life and the love of Jesus with. There will be a team of around 10 Americans/Canadians and a group of local Ukrainian full-time volunteers that you will be serving with to make the camp a Christ-centered experience for all. At the end of the camp, you will return to Chernivtsi for 2 days of visiting the local church, reconnecting with campers and going on an excursion around the city. Your safety and well-being are a priority and we understand the risk of traveling to Ukraine during war. We have chosen an area of the country which has not seen any missile strikes or military activity. There are no military sites, airbases, military storage sites and/or electrical plants near where we will be during and after the camp. Although we cannot guarantee safety, we have taken and will continue to take steps to not intentionally put anyone in danger. We fully believe God will fully cover us as we walk in His steps, however that looks.
Experiences Include:
Teach Bible-based English lessons
Lead small group discussions
Participate in activities, sports, swimming, excursions, etc.
Support the on-site team in leading the camp and building Christ-centered relationships
Need to Know:
Cost: $430 (Includes lodging, food and transportation while in Ukraine and does NOT include airfare.)
When: August 16-26, 2024
Where: Chernivtsi, Ukraine (Main Base); Richka, Ukraine (Campsite)
Lodging: While in camp you will stay in a cabin with indoor toilets and showers. While in Chernivtsi, you will stay in a hotel.
Requirements:
Mature and growing relationship with the Lord and desire to make Him known to others.
Must be 18+yrs old
Does not need to know Ukrainian. Only English.
Physically able to participate in moderately physical activities. The conditions will severely limit the ability to accommodate for dietary needs, allergies or other major physical needs.
Does not need teaching experience. Only a willingness to follow the lessons that will be provided.
English Evangelism Week
Description: You, your family or group will join a team (no more than 12) to go alongside the ongoing ministry as a support role. You will be participating in a week-long English Evangelism Week where adults and young adults will come every night of the week for English lessons from the Bible. Each person will have there own group to teach and share God’s hope through His Word. During the day, you will be serving and sharing the love of Christ in the community in different ways (i.e. prayer walking, street evangelism, service projects, etc.) to share God’s hope through His Word. With a current cost of around $550/person for a 10-day trip (w/o airfare), foreign missions should be well within your grasp.
Experiences Include:
Community outreach and evangelism
Lead Bible based English lessons
Facilitate small group discussions
Support the on-site team in creating Christ-centered relationships
Trips Available: March 2024
Long Term Missions
Description: For a country whose political and economic future is unrest, job availability and security is in crisis. Knowing English has the potential to help Ukrainians as a bachelor’s degree would help an American. EWay partners with the local church to serve the community through the teaching of English. As we seek to meet their felt need, our ultimate desire is to open their eyes to the deeper need which can only be fulfilled through Christ. You will be using the Bible to not only teach conversational English, but also introduce Ukrainians to the transforming power of God's word.
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching prepared lessons four nights of the week
Facilitating a Bible study one night of the week
Informally meeting with and discipling EWay students
Participate in the planning and execution of a weekly English club
Working with a team of Ukrainians and missionaries to lead the ministry.
Term: September – May (9mo.)
"EWay is an excellent opportunity for disciples to make disciples in obedience to our Lord’s commission. In Ukraine, many, many people are interested in learning English. Many, many people in Ukraine have also never encountered Jesus Christ in the story about Him – God’s Word. I love teaching at EWay for a few reasons. In conversation class we get to read and discuss stories from the Bible. I love introducing students to Jesus in this way, as they get to discover Him for themselves in the stories. Many students passively reject Jesus, but some respond with faith as God works in their hearts. EWay is also a place for real community. Our students remark constantly that they find their classes to be like a family, and real lasting relationships form as a result. This is a perfect way to get to know people on a deeper level, and to pursue those relationships further outside the classroom. EWay is a wonderful combination of intentional spreading of the gospel, and life-on-life discipleship. Like Jesus, we must seek to meet the felt needs of the lost, in the pursuit of helping them see their true need – a relationship with Jesus Christ. EWay facilitates this very well. We help them improve their English – the felt need – and we share with them who Jesus is in the context of God’s word and personal relationships." - Kimberly
