Ximen Loft {Taipei - Taiwan}
The future has arrived in Taiwan. This ministry is placed in the capital of Taipei which is the most WiFi connected city in the world. It is a fast paced, digitally enabled, bilingual, high tech setting. From the top of the worlds tallest building to the restaurants of the world famous Ximen Square, you will have the opportunity to learn and share.
You and your peers from the U.S. will live in community above Soul Food Restaurant. The modern designed “Ximen Loft” has been hooked up with Plasma TVs, gaming systems, and comfy couches. This set-up will give you plenty of tools for ministry opportunities. You will be immersed in the community with the ability to communicate and the tools you need.
Spend three mornings a week with our Ximen team and learn about God. Spend an hour each week being mentored by our Team Leader. Go on excursions to see what God is doing with C&MA missionaries all around Taiwan. Listen to guest speakers as they come to you to train in cross-cultural ministry.
The best part of this ministry is that you can work in the community teaching English. You will have the opportunity to meet people your age while getting paid to do so. English teachers are highly valued in Taiwan. The compensation for your work will cover you living expenses with money left over to go toward paying off any school debt you have.
Qualifications
Ximen ministry is designed for 21-30 year olds. If you are out going—this is the place for you. People in Ximen are eager for friendships, if you are willing to make the first move. This will fit you well if you love to meet and being with people. The loft is in an urban area settled above a thriving community ripe for relational ministry. Most of the ministry is done in the evenings in Ximen which is well suited with young adult life.
Opportunities
Each term is a one year commitment that begins on Aug 15 of each year. You will be part of an orientation in the U.S. with people training to go all over the world. Your first couple weeks on the ground will be getting oriented to your surroundings and settling in. By early September your schedule will hit full cycle. From May-July you will be involved in helping to host teams visiting from the U.S.
Teaching English
There is an opportunity for college graduates to teach English in Taiwan. You are paid approximately $25(USD) per hour. All attendees in the Ximen Loft community are encouraged to work at least 10 hours a week for ministry connection. 10 hours a week will pay for your needs in Taiwan. 20 hours a week would allow you to pay off school loans. 25 hours a week would cover all your needs.
Costs
Your costs for the ministry in Ximen are $785/month which covers your housing and ministry experience with the team and your pre-trip training. It does not include food costs. There will be a full kitchen in the Ximen Loft as well as hundreds of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. You will also need to purchase airfare to the training and to Taiwan.
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