Missionary Opportunities

"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms." (1 Peter 4:10)

Missionaries administer God's grace in all sorts of ways.  In addition to pastors and deaconesses and evangelists, people are needed who can teach, provide medical care, develop internet and computer services and more.  If your gift is in social work, construction, agriculture or whatever gift you may have, you can and should use it to serve others — whether at home or, possibly, in a mission field somewhere.

Service opportunities we are aware of include:

Elementary School Teacher - Hillcrest School, Nigeria

Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria is a K- 12 Christian school that has been welcoming and educating students without regard to race or color since 1942. Student body populations have included students from many corners of the world, sometimes with as many as 34 different nations being represented on the campus at one time! Hillcrest School’s vision is to be strategically used by God as a quality international Christian school, educating global Disciples of Christ in all facets of society. Lutherans have served on the faculty and in administrative positions at Hillcrest since 1963. Teachers must be fluent in English; teacher certification is required. Two year minimum commitment. Contact us for more information.

High School Teacher - Hillcrest School, Nigeria

Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria is a K- 12 Christian school that has been welcoming and educating students without regard to race or color since 1942. Student body populations have included students from many corners of the world, sometimes with as many as 34 different nations being represented on the campus at one time! Hillcrest School’s vision is to be strategically used by God as a quality international Christian school, educating global Disciples of Christ in all facets of society. Lutherans have served on the faculty and in administrative positions at Hillcrest since 1963. Teachers must be fluent in English; teacher certification is required. Two year minimum commitment. Contact us for more information.

STEM + Computers Instructor - Hillcrest School

Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria is a K- 12 Christian school that has been welcoming and educating students without regard to race or color since 1942. Student body populations have included students from many corners of the world, sometimes with as many as 34 different nations being represented on the campus at one time! Hillcrest School’s vision is to be strategically used by God as a quality international Christian school, educating global Disciples of Christ in all facets of society. Lutherans have served on the faculty and in administrative positions at Hillcrest since 1963. English proficiency required. Two year minimum commitment.

School Administrator - Hillcrest School, Nigeria

Hillcrest School in Jos, Nigeria is a K- 12 Christian school that has been welcoming and educating students without regard to race or color since 1942. Student body populations have included students from many corners of the world, sometimes with as many as 34 different nations being represented on the campus at one time! Hillcrest School’s vision is to be strategically used by God as a quality international Christian school, educating global Disciples of Christ in all facets of society. Lutherans have served on the faculty and in administrative positions at Hillcrest since 1963. Applicants must be fluent in English. School administrative experience is preferred; MA degree or equivalent preferred but not required. Two year minimum commitment.

English volunteer and youth - Zacapa, Guatemala

Divine Savior Lutheran Church and School in Zacapa, Guatemala seeks a missionary to teach basic English to all grade levels of the school. The missionary will need to be fluent in, or acquire fluency in Spanish. The missionary will also have the opportunity to work with the youth at the church. Two year minimum commitment. Contact us for more information.

Theological educator in South Sudan

An ordained Lutheran pastor to provide theological education and pastoral training through the Bible school of the South Sudanese Lutheran Church. One year minimum commitment required. Contact us for more information.

Religion Teacher in Chile

Individual or couple to teach religion to all grade levels at Concordia Lutheran School in the city of Valparaiso. Significant support will be provided to qualified teachers. Must have valid teacher certification and be fluent in the Spanish language. Three year commitment required. Contact us for more information.

Evangelist and Social Ministry - Guyana

In partnership with GLO, Guyanese Outreach (GO) seeks missionaries to continue and build on existing social work programs including literacy, technology training, and others. The successful missionary will build relationships with area Lutheran churches and introduce and implement those programs - or others, according to need and interest - with an evangelistic focus. English is understood, but the local language is "creolese". Two year commitment required. Contact us for more information.

Ray of Hope director - Battambang, Cambodia

Ray of Hope is a dynamic ministry to street children in Battambang, Cambodia. Governed by a board of directors, the Ray of Hope ministry provides nutritious meals, transportation to and from school, tutoring, and recreational activities to a growing number of children who live on the street. Working with local staff, the Ray of Hope director is responsible for staff supervision, administration, and development (donor relations) as he/she continues to build the ministry. Two year minimum commitment required. Contact us for more information.

Latin America Church Planter

Ordained Lutheran pastors are needed to help plant new churches in several countries in Latin America. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the host church body and will effectively integrate into the language and culture of the host country and church. Spanish fluency or a willingness to attain fluency is required. Three year minimum commitment is required. Contact us for more information.

Missionary – Gbarnga, Liberia

The Gbarnga Lutheran Mission Project, Inc. (“Gbarnga Mission”) seeks a full-time missionary to serve at the Gbarnga Lutheran Training Center near Gbarnga City, Liberia, West Africa. As the ministry continues to grow, a consistent on-the-ground presence is needed to strengthen relationships, provide discipleship and mentoring, engage the local community, and ensure effective communication and program oversight.

The successful candidate will collaborate with local leaders, churches, and schools, and be involved in outreach efforts that empower the community rather than create dependency. English is the national language and used in all schools; the local tribal dialect, Kpelle, is also spoken.

Ideal candidates will have experience in mentoring and leading adults and youth, cross-cultural ministry, and project management. A background in education, ministry, agriculture, or community development is preferred. Two-year minimum commitment required. Contact us for more information.

Assistant/Teacher to Pastor Ravy - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is seeking full-time assistants to serve alongside Pastor Ravy Van.

Opportunities include teaching English, computer skills, and athletics (especially soccer), as well as engaging in community development and family outreach.

The successful candidate will integrate into the life of the church and community, sharing the gospel through acts of love and service.

Fluency in English is required; willingness to learn Khmer on the ground is expected. Ideal candidates include vicars in training with a heart for missions or young people willing to embrace a new culture and lifestyle. Teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Missionaries will work under the direct supervision of Pastor Ravy. The goal is to strengthen the church, provide stability to the community, and extend the reach of God’s Word throughout Siem Reap and surrounding areas.

Contact us for more information.

Missionary Opportunity – Concordia Lutheran Church and School, Miami, Florida, USA

Concordia Lutheran Church and School in Miami, Florida, is seeking a missionary to help strengthen connections between its vibrant preschool community and its small, aging congregation. The preschool currently serves about 130 children and is well respected in the community, yet very few families participate in the life of the church.

The missionary’s role will be to evaluate the feasibility of a church replant on the current campus, while actively engaging with school families, the community at-large, and Concordia’s members and staff. Building relationships, understanding demographics, and developing a clear plan for ministry will be central to this work.

This opportunity is vital for the future of Concordia’s mission, ensuring the school remains a strong LCMS outreach and that the congregation can be renewed or replanted to better serve its families.

English fluency is required, and knowledge of Spanish and Latin culture would be highly valuable. No special credentials are needed. A two-year minimum commitment is preferred.

The missionary will be accountable to the Elders and Church Council, with one designated contact for day-to-day support.

Contact us for more information.

Evangelist – Hialeah, Florida, USA

Faith Lutheran Church in Hialeah, Florida, is seeking a missionary to help revitalize its ministry and connect with the surrounding community.

The congregation’s school is strong and growing, with families who are primarily Hispanic, many of whom speak Spanish at home. The missionary will build relationships with school families, participate in school functions and special events, and minister to families with the love of Christ.

Working alongside the pastor and leadership team, the missionary will also design and implement strategies for sharing the Gospel with the unchurched and unreached in both the school and the broader Hialeah community. The ultimate goal is to re-establish Spanish-language worship services and see baptisms and confirmations grow among the target community.

Candidates should be passionate about people and skilled at forming relationships. The ability to play an instrument to lead music is a strong plus. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

This is a minimum two-year commitment, with a longer-term commitment strongly preferred. Supervision will be provided by the pastor.

Contact us for more information.

Didn't find something that seems to suit your gifts and interests?

Perhaps you do not fit any of the opportunities we currently have specific requests for, but that does not mean that you are not needed to help extend the Gospel! Let us help you to discover your calling! Please contact us and tell us of your interests, desire, readiness or even uncertainty. God has a place for you in His mission!