DESCRIPTION

• Volunteers are needed to support certain domestic congregations that lack specific types of workers during their ESSCs.

• Prospective 2026 domestic ministry trips:

  • 4/30/2026-5/3/2026: Boston Church ESSC (English to Chinese interpretation) 

  • 5/15/2026-5/17/2025: Raleigh House of Prayer ESSC (Chinese to English interpretation, piano accompaniment)

  • 6/5/2026-6/7/2026: Tampa Church ESSC (English to Chinese interpretation, piano accompaniment)

  • 9/10/2026-9/13/2026: Boston Church ESSC (English to Chinese interpretation)

  • 9/24/2026-9/27/2026: Raleigh House of Prayer ESSC (Chinese to English interpretation, piano accompaniment)

  • 12/11/2026-12/13/2026: Tampa Church ESSC (Chinese to English interpretation, piano accompaniment)

REQUIREMENTS

• Baptized in TJC for at least 3 years. Has received the Holy Spirit. Has finished at least 2 years of NYTS curriculum. Endorsed by local church council.

• Function-specific:

  • Interpretation: strong English-to-Chinese interpretation skills

  • RE teaching: certified RE teacher

• For more extensive support, completion of NYTS and PMVP may be required or highly encouraged.

COMMITMENTS

• Duration of the ESSC (lodging will be arranged by the hosting church)

REIMBURSEMENTS

• USGA will reimburse transportation costs to and from the assignment for USGA-assigned volunteers.

Prior domestic ministry trips:

• • 3/20/2025–3/23/2025: Denver Meeting Place ESSC (interpretation, RE teaching) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 4/24/2025-4/27/2025: Boston Church ESSC (interpretation, RE teaching) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 5/16/2025-5/18/2025: Raleigh House of Prayer ESSC (interpretation, piano accompaniment) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 6/6/2025-6/8/2025: Tampa Church ESSC (interpretation, piano accompaniment) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 7/31/2025–8/3/2025: Denver Meeting Place ESSC (interpretation, RE teaching) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 9/18/2025-9/21/2025: Raleigh House of Prayer ESSC (interpretation, piano accompaniment) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 9/25/2025-9/28/2025: Boston Church ESSC (interpretation, RE teaching) [Volunteer assigned]

  • 12/12/2025-12/14/2025: Tampa Church ESSC (interpretation, piano accompaniment) [Volunteer assigned]