Philippines - AWR Center for Digital Evangelism

Mission
Connect to radio contacts leading them to in-depth learning about Jesus through Bible studies and online evangelism, finally leading them to baptism and discipleship

Description
The Adventist World Radio (AWR) Center for Digital Evangelism (CDE) is the first of its kind, reaching the spiritually hungry through radio programs, social media, and an online presence.  With thousands of listeners worldwide, the CDE provides mechanisms by which those listeners can be connected to resources that further their spiritual journeys.  With a multilingual staff, the center hopes to more effectively respond to its diverse target audience.

More Info

• Average Fundraising Goal: Prices may vary. ~$4,000. See Student Missions office.
• Timeline: 10 months: June – May (may be flexible)
• Location: Silang Cavite, Philippines Check out the location on Google Maps!
• Living Accommodations:Dormitory style rooms in division-owned housing on campus. One room will be shared by two volunteers. A common kitchen will be shared by all 4 residents, with refrigerator, stove, oven and some basic kitchen utensils.Living room will double as the CDE office and must be kept clean and presentable at all times.
• Language: Must be fluent in English, but ability to speak other languages is extremely helpful: Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Spanish, etc.
• Food: Volunteer responsible – stipend amounts will reflect the necessity of purchasing food.
• Internet Access: Volunteer will be given a cell phone for work and/or internet allowance.
  
• Requirements: Tourist visa on arrival; change to residence visa within 60 days. Theology, religion, or computer related major preferred.

Position Info

• Digital Evangelism - Following Adventist World Radio's motto, "From Broadcast to Baptism", Digital Evangelists (DEs) will interact with AWR listeners (via phone and social media) who have expressed an interest in learning more about Jesus. Once contacts are received, the DE shall maintain contact for up to 10 weeks in the listener's local language, giving Bible studies and connecting the listener with the local church pastor, which in turn will hopefully lead to baptism. The volunteer will be assigned to the campus of the SSD in Silang Cavite, Philippines. This is a brand new project, so this first batch of DEs will have the privilege of assisting to set up the whole program. But at the same time a lot of flexibility is required, as various aspects of the ministry are tried, experimented with and modified to make the overall ministry better and stronger. DEs will spend most of their office time visiting with contacts from their home country, maintaining relationships both through phone and social media, giving Bible studies, answering Bible questions as well as tracking the progress of listeners. Regular office hours will be established and maintained, though much of the time in the office may be in the evenings and at night (due to AWR broadcast times in India). In addition to office duties, all DEs will be expected to serve in a local outreach ministry, ~20 hours per week (Including Sabbath ministry activities). DEs must attend the local church at least 3 Sabbaths per month. The 4th Sabbath may be spent visiting other churches, etc. when desired, and arranged with the CDE Director. DEs are expected to read and follow the policies of the AVS Handbook and the CDE Handbook.
• Graphic Design - Similar job description to that above with a greater focus on website development and graphic design.