Work Teams
Fellowship International has the opportunity to assist our church planters in various overseas locations by sending work teams to assist them with building and renovations. A wide variety of projects have been undertaken—from building brand new churches in France and Japan, to renovating existing buildings in Italy and Colombia.
Are you interested in serving on a work team? Those interested are encouraged to contact Don and Jean Wilson, our work-team coordinators.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is a work team?
2. Who qualifies to be on a work team?
3. What is the time commitment?
4. How much lead time is required?
5. Who pays?
6. What are the costs?
7. What do you do on a project?
8. Who organizes this?
9. What accommodation is provided?
10. What about meals?
11. How do you recruit people for a team within your
church?
12. What does participation in a work team do?
13. How do I indicate my interest?
• International Ministries personnel act as liaison between the churches and field
• the team appoints its own coordinator to work with International Ministries personnel
what accommodation is provided?
• with missionaries
• rented accommodation
• national homes
• in a church
• on the project "site" itself
• one team member cooks
• a local cook is hired
• provision of room and board is provided in the home of a missionary
• missionaries and nationals share in providing meals
how do you recruit people for a team within your church?
• make the need known giving time for people to pray and plan
• recruit skilled individuals who work well with others
• promote the project outlining specific skills required and timetable
what does participation in a work team do?
• team members experience cross-cultural living
• provides an opportunity to observe missions in action
• gives the individual a helpful insight concerning ministry overseas
• gives the church a broadened mission vision
• transforms the prayer life of the church
• greatly encourages the missionary
• saves thousands of dollars
• enables speedy completion of projects
how do i indicate my interest?
Those interested are encouraged to contact Don and Jean Wilson, our work-team coordinators or complete the Work Team Registration Form. You can e-mail them at: don.wilson35@verizon.net. If you are unable to reach the Wilsons, please contact us at international@fellowship.ca or by phone at: 519-821-4830.
• a group of Christian men and women willing to work together to complete set goals
• number of team members depends on the size of the project
• typical team is 6-8 members
• team members are often from one church or can combine with other churches to make a team
WHo QUALIFIES TO BE ON A WORK TEAM?
• normally members of Fellowship Baptist Churches or a friend of a member
• those with practical skills (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, cooking, etc.) or those willing to assist
• those enjoying an active retirement with time and resources more readily available
• the time commitment can change from project to project
• normally teams go to a project for 2-4 weeks
HOW MUCH LEAD TIME IS REQUIRED?
• 6 months to one year
• the individual him/herself, the local church and/or friends and family
• transportation to, from and within the country
• room and board
• airport taxes and visas
• medical insurance
• construct churches, homes and school rooms
• renovate the same