Missionary Program

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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 20th - August 2nd
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 all three summer ECHO experiences: Loranger, Chicago, and Pineville.
Travel to and from these ECHO experiences will be arranged by Dumb Ox Ministries staff.

dumb Ox ministries
summer missionary application
application deadline: december 31, 2019

GENERAL INFORMATION:

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Age *

Sex *

Male Female

Date of Birth *

Address *

Line 1

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Email *

Cell Phone Number *

SCHOOL/WORK EXPERIENCE:

If a section does not apply to you, please type N/A in the answer field.

Name of Current or Past College/University *

Please list your major(s) and/or minor(s) *

Graduation date *

Current Employer *

Please provide a brief description of your current job *

Please list any relevant past work/ministry/mission experience *

past echo experience:

What past ECHO experience(s) have you attended? Please list below *

In 500 words or less, please explain why you are applying to be a Summer Missionary. *

Please briefly comment on how ECHO, in particular, has impacted your life as a disciple? *

Please list any of your particular gifts, talents, or hobbies that we should take into account as we discern the summer missionary team. *

If you would like, please list anything else you would like us to know as we discern the summer missionary team. *

letters of recommendation:

Please include the information below so we know who to expect your Letters of Recommendation to come from. NOTE: ONE LETTER MUST BE FROM A PRIEST OR RELIGIOUS.

1. Name of Recommender *

2. Name of Recommender *

Relationship to Applicant *

to complete your application:

Your (2) letters of recommendation must be sent to us by December 31, 2019.
Email us a photo of yourself to include with your application.

These items may be sent via email to Adam Fuselier at adam@dumboxministries.com or mailed to our office at 316 Girod St, Suite B, Mandeville, LA 70448. Please call our office at (985) 951-2215 or email Adam Fuselier, the Director of Mission & Outreach, at the email address above.

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dumb ox summer missionary program

applications for summer 2020 are now open!SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO & TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION