L I G H T H O U S E M I N I S T R I E S
Establishing the Kingdom of God in the Nations of S.E. Asia
Requirements
In order to be accepted as a short term missionary with Lighthouse Ministries and teach at Elephant English School, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a disciple of Jesus Christ2. Be committed to a local fellowship of believers3. Be committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus to the nations4. Be willing5. Be capable6. Be teachable7. Be fluent in EnglishThe applicant does not need to have (although these things would be helpful):
1. A degree in English2. An ESL certificate3. A college degreeFinancial Requirements
All short and long term workers for Lighthouse Ministries are volunteers and responsible for raising their own financial support. In order to be accepted by Lighthouse Ministries as a short term worker, the applicant must meet the following financial requirements:
1. $500 per month for the duration of their stay. This pays for his/her room, food, electric, water, internet connection, and for the Khmer cleaning and cooking staff at the dorm. Married couples will need to talk to the director of Lighthouse Ministries in order to prepare for their budget.2. Understand that any additional funds for anything other than the above mentioned, is the responsibility of the short term worker.3. Any outstanding debts of the applicant must be accounted for and are the responsibility of the applicant. Lighthouse Ministries will not be responsible for making sure that any debts are being paid for the short term worker.
If the applicant’s home Church does not have the resources to keep track of the financial donations for the short term worker, Lighthouse Ministries will provide accounting for the missionary. If the applicant’s home Church will be taking care of his accounting needs, the Church will need to contact Lighthouse Ministries about sending the short term worker the on a monthly basis.
Projected Yearly Budget
Plane Ticket $1,500Health/Evacuation Insurance $300Housing/Food $500 x 12 months =$6,000Extra Spending Money $150 x 12 months = $1,800Total = $9,600This is an estimated budget for a single person living in the Lighthouse dorm. Married couples or those wishing to live in their own house, must contact the director of Lighthouse Ministries in order to get an estimated budget for their time serving in Cambodia.
Projected Daily Schedule
5 Days a Week
6:00-7:00 AM Breakfast7:00-9:00 AM Teach English9:00-11:00 AMStaff Prayer11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch12:00 - 3:00 PM Rest Time3:00 – 5:00 PMOffice Time5:00 - 6:00 PMDinner6:00 – 8:00 PM Teach EnglishEach person’s schedule will vary depending on job assignments and the number of students enrolled in the school. Prayer is the primary function of each missionary and we will focus on personal and corporate times!
Reading List
Required Reading:
•Strength’s Finder 2.0; Tom Rath
Strength’s Finder 2.0; Tom Rath All those working with Lighthouse Ministries more than one month must take this test.•Help, My Halo is Slipping; Larry Dirkins
Help, My Halo is Slipping; Larry Dirkins•Lambs Dancing with Wolves; Michael Griffiths
Lambs Dancing with Wolves; Michael Griffiths•Buddhism Through Christian Eyes; Alex Smith
Buddhism Through Christian Eyes; Alex Smith•For Missionaries Only; Joseph Cannon
For Missionaries Only; Joseph Cannon This book is out of print, but can be ordered used on Amazon.Suggested Reading:
•The Lotus and the Cross: Jesus talks with Buddha; Ravi Zacharias
The Lotus and the Cross: Jesus talks with Buddha; Ravi Zacharias •To the Golden Shore; Courtney Anderson
To the Golden Shore; Courtney Anderson•Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret; Howard Taylor
Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret; Howard Taylor•George Muller of Bristol; Arthur T. Pierson and James Wright
George Muller of Bristol; Arthur T. Pierson and James WrightApplication Process
If you would like to receive an application to join the Lighthouse Ministries team in Cambodia, please email the director and he will send you an application.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Lighthouse Ministries team in bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations of S.E. Asia. We will prayerfully consider each application and will let you know quickly if we feel that it is best for the ministry and if it is best for your life if you join our team at this time.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us:
(423) 791-3039
lightincambodia@hotmail.com
Sincerely
The Board of Directors
Lighthouse Ministries Foundation, INC
LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES
PO Box 8006
Gray, TN 37615
www.lightincambodia@hotmail.com
Purpose of Elephant English School
The purpose of Elephant English School is to:
1. Reach out to people in the city and province of Kampot, Cambodia with the gospel of Jesus Christ.2. To evangelize, train and disciple those that the Lord would add to His kingdom and plug them into the Khmer Church.3. To teach English as a means to help the poor have better job opportunities.It is our desire to share the message of hope to everyone who attends the school in every class. Teachers will be teaching English using the Bible and different text books with the goal of building relationships with the students and leading them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
