Three Good Reasons To Serve

1. Explore the language and culture of the Czech Republic and live out your faith in community.

2. Grow by experiencing culturally effective methods of ministry among searching people.

3. Impact the young adults of the Czech Republic by asking relevant questions and using your own personal gifts and skills to share Christ’s love.

Bios on GEM Workers

Frank and Andrea Zauflik serve as GEM regional staff in multi dimensional roles. To bless the existing church body, they equip God’s people focusing on the special role of prayer, leadership development and mentoring. Using the teaching of English and their business experience, they reach several segments of society including the workplace and university. With a commitment to city-reaching , they are based in the city of Plzen, Czech Republic where they live and share the gospel in a culture that sees the church as irrelevant.

FALL 2010 INTERNSHIP:

University Student Evangelism & Discipleship: Plzen, Czech

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS:

classroom-czech Asking relevant questions in the highly secular city of Plzen is the first step of finding common ground among the students and young adults. What is Truth? What does church look like? are some of the questions that will engage the community and provide a foundation for genuine cross cultural ministry. While working with seasoned missionaries, you will get the chance to develop ministry opportunities based on your own gifts and strengths in order to effectively further the Kingdom of God among these spiritually-needy people.

Housing: You will be placed in a Czech home or local apartment.

Fall 2010 Dates: September 1 – December 15, 2010*

Cost: $8,131**

* This program is also available for a 9-month time period

**Does not include airfare to Europe

Location

university-czech Plzen is the country’s cultural and humanistic center with its influence dating back to Renaissance times. Education is commonly accessible with over 17,000 college students attending the University of West Bohemia. The spiritual state of Plzen however is less prosperous-of the 175,000 people living in the city, less than 1,500 are regular church attendees. Putting God first is not a priority among most Czech young adults and the population desires culturally relevant answers to the outdated traditional religious approach. With over 40% of the Plzen’s population being young adults, a loving and effective way of sharing the Good News is more important than ever before.