Poland Dean of Men - English4Life
Zgierz, Poland
Location: Zgierz, Poland
Opportunity Type: Career or Launch ShortTerm Missionary
Dates: September 1, 2024 - November 25, 2026
English4Life is a residential English-immersion program for post-high school students. The school year is comprised of three, 8-week terms, during which students are immersed in the English language, but more importantly, in the Bible! The Dean of Men at English4Life is responsible for overseeing the discipleship of male students. There are many ministry opportunities for the Dean of Men, depending on the number of students and current ministry needs. These include but are not limited to: personal evangelism and discipleship, teaching a Bible class, leading devotions/small group Bible studies, and countless other opportunities to invest in the students inside and outside of class. This role would be best for someone who can commit to serving for a year or longer. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this role.
Our main ministry goals are to reach Polish youth with the Gospel and to disciple and train them to serve in the local church as well as reach others with the Gospel of Christ. We try to create a unique community which strives together toward these goals. It takes a creative and talented group of staff and interns to make it all happen and we rejoice together as we see God working in peoples' lives. WOL Poland is truly a place where you can develop your talents and gain experience in Christian ministry as you serve alongside of our team.
Details
Travel
Our staff will pick you up from WAW - Warsaw Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland which is located just over an hour away from our property. Teachers may choose to self-pay to cover flight costs or they may raise additional support to cover these costs.
Visa
In Poland it is not necessary to obtain a visa for visits to Poland that are less than 90 days. Only a valid US Passport is needed (Valid 3 months after the date of your return). Volunteers who plan to stay in Poland for longer than 90 days will need to apply for a Temporary Residency Permit after arrival in Poland.
Food
During the E4L term, meals are provided Monday supper-Friday lunch by our kitchen staff on property. Meal times are wonderful times to connect with students and other staff members! Between E4L terms, lunch is provided on Monday-Friday by our kitchen staff. You will also have access to a shared, community kitchen to prepare your own meals on weekends or during the weeks between terms.
Housing
Volunteers will stay in high-quality dormitory-style housing on the Word of Life Poland property with Wi-Fi and heating. We also have apartment-style housing with a private bathroom available on property for married couples or individuals who desire more privacy, depending on current room availability and ministry needs.
Transportation
WOL will provide transportation to/from the airport, to the grocery store, and to church. Only WOL full-time staff may operate WOL vehicles, but volunteers may get an International Driver’s Permit (https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html) and rent a vehicle in Poland if they would like. Poland’s public transportation system is very adequate, however, with buses and trams which are convenient to use for any personal travel needs as well.
What To Bring
Bring adequate clothing appropriate for the season! (Winter can reach lows of 0°- 5°F and summer can reach highs of around 85°- 90°F.) Other items you should bring: Any medicines used on a regular basis, an unlocked phone (we can get a SIM card fairly cheaply for your stay here), headphones which connect to your phone for English translation during church services, US--> EU plug adapter What not to bring: You do not need to bring a towel or bedding, as we will provide this, as well as a hairdryer We are located only 10 minutes away (by car) from the center of Zgierz, where you can also buy most of the things mentioned above and other things such as personal hygiene items if needed. (We are about a 25 minute drive away from an even larger city, Lódz.)
What To Wear
Class dress is casual, yet professional. In general, Europeans dress in a more "put together" way than the majority of Americans. We ask volunteers to dress in a way that honors God. For further information or questions about dress code, please contact us at info@english4life.pl!
Qualifications
1. The Dean of Men should be someone with a passion for discipleship and investing in others. 2. Prior experience in personal evangelism and discipleship. 3. Bible school or seminary training is preferred.
Other
Dates are flexible! Contact us to know more!
Finances
About the Finances
The cost of this ministry opportunity will largely depend on the length of stay and present ministry needs. If you desire, you will have the opportunity to raise financial support to cover the cost of your ministry and airfare. We would love to talk with you about your personal needs and what it would take for you to come to Poland. If raising financial support for missions is new to you, let us know!