Are you eager to make a difference in a local community?
Ready for quality discipleship training?
Advance Local offers an opportunity to connect and grow with other young adults in a learning cohort while participating in cross-cultural community outreach in the United States.
Join us in serving the nations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Our small and historic city is surrounded by farmland and communities that have been rooted here for centuries, yet it has also become home to people from all over the globe. Once named the “refugee capital of America”, Lancaster is a place where those who flee persecution find peace and the love of Christ. The ministry center in EMM’s office building is home to English classes, after-school programs, and other opportunities to serve newcomers to this country. Come and be a part of what God is doing among the nations here.
Mount Clare Christian School is located in Southwest Baltimore. This neighborhood is a dynamic and diverse environment that is eager to welcome you! Get involved as a teacher or teacher’s aide and serve as a witness to Jesus. You will have the opportunity to model Christ and develop leaders who will play an active role in enriching the community.
Come and serve in America’s largest city, where you can bring the love of Christ to people from every corner of the earth. Throughout the borough of Queens, there are neighborhoods that look and feel like communities on the other side of the world. You can hear their languages, taste their foods, and be immersed in their culture in a way that can only be replicated by traveling thousands of miles to their homeland. Come and experience the nations and see how God wants to use your life to be a blessing to all people.
What is Advance?
Hear from a recent Advance participant!
International travel isn't the only way to serve God cross-culturally.
We have opportunities like never before to bless the nations in our own communities.
Jump in and learn while gaining valuable discipleship training skills
with a team of mission-oriented young adults!
Ready to apply?
FAQ
What does training look like?
Deepen your relationship with Jesus and develop cross-cultural ministry skills during a 12-week residential training in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This training will include teaching, prayer, and community living with other young adults who are passionate for Jesus. Participants of both Advance Local and Advance Global will live at Immerse International and join in their multicultural community. Practical experience working with EMM’s Neighbors Community Center will provide participants with hands-on learning opportunities in cross-culture ministry and service.
What does the outreach look like?
Outreach opportunities include children’s ministry, tutoring English language learners, working with immigrants and refugees, one-on-one discipleship, and engaging with unreached people groups who live in the U.S. Participants will continue to receive one-on-one mentoring and discipleship from EMM staff. Specific outreach(es) will be arranged based on each individual’s interests, gifting, and availability.
How much does it cost?
The base cost for Advance Local is $4,500 which includes training, local travel, meals & housing during the September – December training phase. For fundraising purposes, an individual budget can be created to cover living expenses during the outreach phase (if necessary). Scholarships are available for those who require financial assistance.
Can I do Advance Local part-time?
The 12 weeks of training from September-December will feature a full schedule, so opportunities for other activities may be limited. The outreach phase from January through May can include full-time, part-time, and flexible schedule opportunities with an expectation of at least 10 hours of ministry per week. Contact us with specific scheduling questions.