View a list of current ministry opportunities
Liebenzell welcomes people with a heart for the lost, a burden for the task of evangelism and a call to God's service.
We are looking for:
• Career missionaries
seeking to serve wherever the Lord may call, for as long
as the Lord may allow.
• Professional
missionaries desiring to use their special skills for
particular tasks for the Kingdom. (such as teachers,
medical personnel, construction specialists)
• Theological
educators able to spend a month, a semester or up to a
year teaching abroad.
• Short-term
volunteers (one week to six months) willing to complete
specific projects or fill specific positions.
• Mission partners
committed to uphold the ministry through prayer and
financial support.
Training Requirements:
• For missionaries
engaged in evangelism, church planting, discipleship,
pastoral ministries, children's, youth and women's
ministries, small group ministry; a 3 to 4 year course of
Bible and Theology, preferably with emphasis in
inter-personal relationships, such as counseling and
cross-cultural communication. In some cases an advanced
degree may be helpful or required.
• For theological
instruction; a Master's degree minimum is required. In
some situations, a Ph.D. is necessary.
• For teachers and
medical personnel: Professional degrees/diplomas in their
respective fields. Experience is a definite asset. Some
teaching positions do not require certification. Some
Bible training is also helpful.
• For English
teachers; a degree in ESL, TESOL, or TESL is preferred
and may be required for entry into some countries;
certification from a training course is required for all
situations. Some Bible training is also helpful.
• For technical
specialists: experience in the respective area of skill
or trade.
Other Requirements:
• Relationship with
local church: We believe that missions starts with the
Church. God normally calls people who are actively
participating in their worshiping congregation. (Acts 13)
• Commitment to
ministry: Missionary candidates should already be
involved in the outreach activities within their local
congregation or other ministries.
• A willingness to
walk by faith: Liebenzell started as a faith mission and
continues as one today. We trust God to supply all our
needs.
• Doctrinal agreement:
Everyone who serves with Liebenzell must be able to
unreservedly agree to our Statement of Faith. Our practice can be summarized
as follows: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials,
liberty; in all things, love.
Placing
Long-Term Missionaries . . .
Liebenzell USA believes
that God uses people, not programs, to reach the lost. We
have openings that might interest you. We are also
interested in new ministries to which God may be calling
you. Together with you and your church leaders, we will
prayerfully consider how we can partner together to reach
the world with the Gospel of Jesus.
For
short-term service . . .
Liebenzell USA welcomes
individuals or groups interested in stepping beyond their
comfort zone. We have many opportunities to serve. We
will work with you to find a ministry that best suits the
skills, talents and gifts you have to share. It could be
a weekend in New Jersey – or a year in Papua New
Guinea.