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Journey Overview
You can be part of our church planting project in Panama, sharing the Gospel with Hindus, Muslims, Asians and indigenous communities. Share the Gospel with the least-reached communities in Panama City, Loma Coba Indigenous Community in Arraijan (Panama Weste), and Ella Drua Indigenous Community in Colon.
The Participant must NOT have Piercings, Tattoos must be covered, NO hair colored with green, purple, or artificial white, NO Bikinis for swimming, no short skirts, and the shoulders must be covered.
The Participant must bring a long skirt for women and long trousers for men, especially for the church services. Some days, the participant could wear shorts, but they should cover their knees.
Semi-formal clothes are necessary.
The participant must be flexible and willing to do some practical work, if it occurs, such as painting or cleaning. Price excludes non-refundable deposit of £50, flights, insurance & any possible vaccinations and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.
Applicants must be 18 or over.
If you live in the UK, you can use this link to apply now https://www.uk.om.org/beacon-sto-application
As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost up to an additional £30.
What To Expect
The Church Planting project has so many initiatives; we are using the arts, sports, and personal development strategies to reach different communities with the Gospel. Participate in children's programs, prayer night, prayer walk, sports, and arts training.
Panama has an estimated population of about 5 million people. 68.3% reside in urban areas, 31.7% in rural areas, and 6.3% in indigenous areas. The Asian population is growing rapidly in Panama, and there is very little focus on reaching them with the gospel. The same challenge we have among the Indigenous communities, there are about 600 thousand people, which consists of seven different indigenous groups, since most of the population lives upon the hillside or in the country and will have to cross rivers by boat, not many are interested in reaching them with the gospel.
You will have the opportunity to share the gospel in schools, towns, streets, hills, mangrove swamps, and in Urban areas. This outreach offers different ministries opportunities.
The participant will serve mainly with the local church and the church members.
Ministering to the Hindus and Muslims: During your time in Panama, you will be able to receive a workshop of how to share the gospel with the Hindus, Muslims and you will be able to visit various religious centers as part of the workshop and get some exposure to it. You will have the opportunity to meet with Hindus and Muslims and share the gospel with them.
Participant Profile
Age Range: 18-50
- Born again and having a living relationship with Jesus Christ
- Wiling to learn and step out his or her comfort zone
- Flexible, Adaptable and Teachable
- Team player
- Passionate about God and His Mission
- Respectful of the culture and with a desire to understand it
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accommodation provided?
The participant will be staying at a Christian Hostel in Panama City most of his/her time, apart from moving out when they go to do the ministry among the Indigenous communities, so it is advisable that you bring a sleeping bag, in case you may sleep in the Church.
Will there be food provided?
The cost does not include special dietary need. The participant will usually eat Panamanian food.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
Panama International Tocumen Airport code is PTY
The participant must pay for the airport pick up and airport drop.
Local travel (public bus, taxi, and metro train), food, and transportation for events and meetings related to the work are included in the cost.
What should my health condition be like?
The participant must be in good health and have a international health insurance policy.
Do I need a visa?
Panama is a very open country and allows many individuals to stay for 3 months without a visa, but the individual is responsible to check the visa requirements from his or her country. We can explore the option of extend the visa period in Panama, so the participant can stay longer than 3 months.