Mission trips

Onesimos Nesib Seminary

Aira
Ethiopia

Partner ministry:

Evangelical Church of Ethiopia MeKane Yesus
  • Individual-Adult
  • Individual
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The opportunity

Onesimos Nesib Seminary is a regional seminary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Mekane Yesus that is committed to preparing leaders for ministry and church service. All courses are in English. Trained Christian educators, pastors, and professors are needed to teach intensive courses (of one to two weeks or three to four weeks) and semester courses in Old Testament, New Testament, pastoral care and counseling, theology, worship, ethics, etc. The academic year is from mid-September to the third week of June, with breaks for Christmas (three weeks) and Easter (two weeks). Fall is the best time for volunteer intensives. Up to three people may volunteer at a time. 
 
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Partner organization

Evangelical Church of Ethiopia MeKane Yesus

Trip details

Accommodations:

 Some housing is available at the seminary. Accommodations are also available at a nearby guesthouse.

Cost Notes:

 Guesthouse accommodations are available for $30 per day. Expect to pay $75 to $100 a week for food. Other costs include round-trip airfare ($2,000), in-country transportation ($600), a short-term visa ($50), healthcare (treatment is provided at Aira Hospital at a very reasonable cost), and international insurance (cost to be determined).

Packing Suggestions:

 Average temperatures in Aira range from the upper 50s at night to 90 degrees during the day (14 to 32 degrees Celsius). March and April are the hottest months. Women should pack mostly long, conservative skirts. Loose-fitting pants are okay for women, but women generally wear skirts. While working in the hospital, scrubs are standard attire for practitioners. Comfortable walking, trail, or running shoes are needed as well.

Food Arrangements:

 Basic food items are available in Aira, and a variety of food and grocery items may be purchased in Addis Ababa and transported to Aira. 

Visa Requirements:

 A short-term visa is needed unless the volunteer will stay longer than 30 days, in which case she or he will need a long-term visa.

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