Calgary | Immigrant Community Worker
Opportunity Overview:
We are looking for passionate followers of Christ who can build deep relationships while serving immigrant communities, and share Christ in culturally meaningful ways. Serve alongside one of Calgary's churches or ministries as they reach out to Sikh, Muslim and Buddhist immigrants in their community. Whether your ministry leads you to a university campus or cross-cultural neighborhood, God will give you many opportunities to extend his grace in this diverse city.
Countries: Diaspora | North America
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.
- 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 with 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
Additional Information:
Our Local Vision
SEND's Diaspora work in North America focuses on unreached immigrant people groups, especially those from Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh backgrounds. Our dream is to see refugees and immigrants living full lives in thriving communities, where all are welcomed and not just standing on the outside looking in. To see thriving, generous churches among every people group in North America. Churches that not only speak their language but speak to their heart. Through the love of Christ, we will empower refugees and immigrants to live full lives in their new communities, build faith communities and coach churches in loving their immigrant neighbors.
Community Transformation Initiatives:
Educate to Elevate
Lift Up Women & Girls
Advocate for Ethnic Equity
Build Durable, Healthy, Strong Families
