Xindian Church Plant Initiative
The Opportunity Xindian is a city district anchoring the southern metropolitan area of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. One-third of…
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Taiwan
Taiwan is home to people straddling ancient Chinese traditions and hi-tech globalization. The combination of a hi-tech materialistic culture with the entrenched traditional religions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism is a barrier to spreading the Gospel. Christianity is well known for its service to society and active care for people in need, but there is a shortage of pastors and Christian leaders and workers. Additionally, the church in Taiwan has had very little penetration into rural areas and among the working class and poor people. TEAM is working with the Taiwanese church through planting of daughter churches, camping and youth ministries, mentoring and leadership development, urban poor ministries, and Bible study training and development.
View OpportunitiesTAIWAN: tradition and technology
TEAM missionaries began their work in Taiwan as “refugees”, having been forced out of China in 1951. Over these years, Taiwan has rapidly changed from an agricultural society governed by martial law, into a fast-paced industrialized democracy. In the midst of this society where the people have seeming unlimited freedom, a large percentage remains captive by the traditional religion of their ancestors. Others who have rejected the traditional superstitious religious practices are now bound by the pursuit of comfort, safety, convenience, wealth and materialism.
While the church of Jesus Christ in Taiwan is alive and disciples continue to grow, true believers account for only 2.5% of the general population, a number that has not seen significant growth in many years. And as we further look at the population demographics, the working class population of Taiwan remains relatively un-reached. It is estimated that from 40% to 60% of the population falls into this category, and of those only about 0.5% are believers. This is the portion of the population on which we particularly want to focus our efforts as we launch several new ministry initiatives.
TEAM is also involved in Morrison Academy which provides high quality education and spiritual nurturing for our missionary kids as well as other expatriates. Other ministries include Trailblazer Camps, a youth and camping ministry that helps the Taiwan church evangelize and disciple young people in their faith, providing future leaders for the local church.
No matter where or with whom we work, our focus is on making disciples who will make disciples. Because of the breadth and depth of need here in Taiwan, opportunities abound. We are looking for many varieties of gifts, skills and experience — the common factor is a passion for demonstrating and sharing Jesus’ love. Come and join us in bringing the life, hope, and freedom in Jesus Christ to the people of Taiwan.
Vision Statement
Taiwan transformed by the powerful witness of a diverse church, unified in pursuit of God’s kingdom, led by Biblically defined, radically obedient followers of Jesus Christ who have a passion to make disciples in all segments of their society and the world beyond.
Opportunites to Serve in Taiwan
Opportunity Name
Area
Length
Ministry
Discipler and Leadership Developer
Taiwan
Long-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Teaching and Education, Urban Populations
Church Planter and Discipler
Taiwan
Long-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Urban Populations, Unreached People Groups, Buddhists
Outreach to Indonesian Community
Taiwan
Long-term - Mid-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Teaching and Education, Community Development, Justice Ministries, Muslims, Unreached People Groups, Diaspora, Disabled and Disadvantaged, Youth and Children, Urban Populations, Hospitality
Indigenous People Discipler
Taiwan
Long-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Community Development, Justice Ministries, Indigenous and Tribal, Diaspora, Disabled and Disadvantaged, Youth and Children, Urban Populations, Hospitality
Youth Work Specialist
Taiwan
Long-term - Mid-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Teaching and Education, Community Development, Sports and Recreation, Creative Arts, Creation Care, University Students, Youth and Children
Extended Substitute Teacher
Taiwan
Long-term - Mid-term
Teaching and Education, Professionals, Urban Populations, Youth and Children
Taiwan Vision Trip
Taiwan
Short-term
Community Development, Youth and Children
Precept Inductive Bible Study Leaders
Taiwan
Long-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Teaching and Education, Indigenous and Tribal, Urban Populations
University Student Campus Ministry
Taiwan
Long-term - Mid-term
Church Ministries, Training Leaders and National Workers, Teaching and Education, University Students, Urban Populations
Missionary Kid School Teacher
Taiwan
Long-term - Mid-term
Teaching and Education, Youth and Children
Taiwan Initiatives
Trailblazer Camps
The Past Trailblazer Camps has a long history of camping in Taiwan. In 1953 the property was purchased to open…
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Precept Ministries Taiwan
Precept Ministries Taiwan was established by TEAM missionary Nancy Leet in partnership with another missionary from a different agency 20 years ago.…
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Morrison Academy
“The vision of Morrison Academy is that every student will experience a quality, biblically-integrated education, so that each one will…
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LiHsin Church Plant Initiative
The Vision ?The LiHsin Church planting initiative is a collaboration of TEAM missionaries (Isomi & Chieko Saito) and Taiwanese nationals working together. By…
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