Ghana
Jun 1, 2010 - Jul 25, 2010
Site and people:
Accra and villages throughout Ghana will be the ministry sites.
Program:
Cross-cultural training and preparation will be followed by partnership in evangelistic outreach with Ghanaian staff and students, with additional service and study opportunities. We will visit some of the historical sites related to the Atlantic slave trade and will prayerfully consider how we may become agents of reconciliation in our present context, which continues to be impacted by the consequences of colonialism and the Atlantic slave trade.
Ministry:
Goals:
- Provide a context for American students of diverse ethnic backgrounds and African students to form a witnessing community, bringing a holistic gospel to communities in Ghana.
- Help American students to grow in their understanding and commitment to God's Kingdom purposes in the world.
- Challenge American students to become servants and learners who grow in godliness as they learn to depend upon the Lord while they are out of their comfort zone.
- Help students grow in their ability to recognize injustice and evil and in their vision of how God can use them as a redeeming influence and a blessing to all peoples.
Orientation and re-entry:
Cultural and historical orientation, cross-cultural skills, and evangelism training will be provided.
Notes about the Project:
The staff team includes African-American leadership, and the program will be intentionally developed as a positive entry-level missions experience for students of all ethnicities. Applications will be accepted until the program fills.
Project Director(s):
Joshua Settles
Project Director's Bio
Joshua is in his 10th year on staff and currently serves as Area Director for InterVarsity in Tennessee. He is a veteran of GP Ghana and enjoys the challenge of inter-cultural ministry.
Application & information:
InterVarsity Global Projects:
PO Box 7895
Madison WI 53707-7895
608-443-3697 or 608-443-3690
Project Contact:
Joshua Settles
709 Stockell St.
Nashville, TN 37207
615-400-1208 (mobile)
joshua_settles@ivstaff.org
Project Cost:
$3750
Project Disclaimer:
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