applications for summer 2021 are now open!
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The Dumb Ox Summer Missionary Program is dedicated to forming young adults as missionaries dedicated to fulfilling St. John Paul II’s vision to build “mini civilizations of love” in their communities. Through formation in missionary spirituality, St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and hands-on experience of day-to-day aspects of non-profit ministry, our missionaries will be equipped to return to their schools, families, and parish communities to give away what they have received.

the summer missionary experience will involve:

• Creative Evangelization
• Relational Ministry
• Community Life
• Missionary Spirituality

• Public Speaking & Communications
• Marketing & Development
• Program & Retreat Direction
• Administrative Duties

requirements:

• 19-30 years of age
• Must have attended an ECHO experience in the past
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Commitment Dates: May 19th - August 1st
• Prayerful, dependable, dedicated, and professional
• Willingness to serve in a missionary environment that requires flexibility, patience, and personal initiative
• Must be able to fundraise required goal for the summer with support of Dumb Ox staff

• Willingness to be teachable, as well as bring his or her own gifts and experience to the table. 
• Communication in verbal and written forms, and a willingness to grow in these areas. 
• Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church and should be Safe Environment certified by the start date of their experience. 
• Must be able to provide your own laptop computer. 
• Willingness to live in community (in separate men's and women's residences)

Benefits:

• In-depth formation in identity, prayer, discernment, community life, and missionary spirituality that will help missionaries continue to grow after their summer experience. 
• Participation in a leading national TOB evangelization effort: ECHO.
• Networking experiences with some of the leading catechists and evangelists of the Theology of the Body. 
• Hands-on experience engaging locally and nationally with teens and young adults.
• Ground-level experience in a small, non-profit organization, gaining behind-the-scenes experiential lessons in teamwork, scheduling, communications, creative evangelization, communal discernment, communal prayer, stewardship, leadership, and more!
• A monthly stipend to assist with gas, food, and miscellaneous expenses. 
• References and ongoing support from Dumb Ox Ministries staff as missionaries go forth to create mini-civilizations of love wherever they are called.

more helpful info:

• Fundraising can seem daunting, but we are here to help and will provide support before and during the summer to reach goals!
• Housing will be provided in a safe and communal environment that supports the goals of the missionary program. Missionaries are expected to live in community throughout the summer, except for designated off days and off weekends. 
• In addition to serving throughout the summer, this experience will include serving at summer ECHO experiences.
• Travel to and from these ECHO experiences will be arranged by Dumb Ox Ministries staff. 

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application process:

(1) CREATE A VIDEO:
Create an unlisted YOUTUBE video 2-3 minutes in length of yourself answering the following question: What has God done in your life through Dumb Ox Ministries/ECHO? The key here is to be authentic, to be real, to be you. There is no right or wrong answer or any particular answer we are looking for. We only ask that you be yourself! **These will be kept private and are only used for team discernment purposes. 

(2) FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM:
Be sure to include the URL to your unlisted YOUTUBE video as well as uploading a PDF of your cover letter and resume as one document. In your cover letter, be sure to express why you desire to be an ECHO summer missionary, and in your resume list any relevant job, ministry, mission, or outreach experience.
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(3) GET (2) RECOMMENDATIONS:
We ask for two recommendation forms to be filled out by people who know you well. One by a priest, religious, or consecrated person, and one by a friend, acquaintance, employer, or mentor. Simply copy, paste, and send the link to the recommendation form!
​Recommendation Form Link: https://bit.ly/dumboxrec

​After the due date, upon receiving and reviewing all of the applications, you may be asked to proceed to the next step of either an in-person or virtual interview. 

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