What line of work are you in?

Writers, editors and designers look over the August 2012 issue of NTM@work.

Chances are, there are NTM missionaries, many serving in the USA, who are doing the same job that you do every day. And because of it, tribal churches are being planted all over the world. Here are some roles that may sound familiar to you, and a few of the missionaries who carry them out in the USA:

• Human Resources – George Heckman, Dave Simpson, Jill Simpson, John Pierce
• Consulting – Mike Henderson, John Oliver, Paul Rasmussen
• Writing/Editing – Ian Fallis, Debbie Burgett, Dena McMaster, Cathy Drobnick, David Bell, Pam Rasmussen
• Advertising/Marketing – Ian Fallis, Joel Potter
• Graphic Design – Chris Holland, Joel Potter
• Audio and Video Production – Regina Sullivan
• Web Development – Macon Hare, Rodd Harris
• Accounting – Kathy Gwyer, David George, Frieda Frazier
• Communications Director – Macon Hare
• Content Manager – David Abbott
• Administrative Assistant – Frieda Frazier, Becky Young, Linda Heckman
• Executive Assistant – Nita Zelenak, Becky Young
• Office Manager – Terresa Hiebert
• Building/Grounds Maintenance – Tim Cain, Steve Wick, Bill Kurz
• Shipping and Receiving – Bill Gwyer
• Receptionist/Secretarial – Jackie Burns, Esther Meisel, Carol Mahan, Rhoda Johnson, Roz Wyton, Connie Davis, Diana Shaylor
• Medical/Health Insurance – John McGhee, Linda McGhee, Tim Holmgren
• Public Relations – Nita Zelenak, Joel Potter
• CEO – Larry Brown
• School Teaching – Teresa Holmgren, Jackie Burns, Emily Cogliano, Vickie Foster
• Information Technology – Tom Young
• Technical Support – Rand Burgett, David Burson
• Technical Writing – David Burson
• Bookstore Manager – Bill Gwyer
• Customer Service – Nancy Harris, Rand Burgett, David Burson
• Landscaping – Steve Wick, Gwen Kreider
• Carpentry – Phil Burns, Ron Hiebert
• Guest Services/Hospitality – Gwen Kreider, Beth Wick, Dawn Shaylor, Carol Mahan, Les and Debbie Bowden
• Project Manager – Rex Crawford, Joel Potter, Rand Burgett
• Security and Crises Management – Guy Sier
• Member Care/Counseling – Tom and Danielle Brendle, Joe and Sharon Goodman, Bryan and Del Coupland
• Website Administration – Regina Rodman
• Child Protection and Welfare – Tibby Westcott 
• Building Contractor – Richard See
• Network Engineer – Dan Cook
• Software Development – Rand Burgett, David Burson, John Oliver, Nathan Whatley
• Systems Analysis – John Oliver, Nathan Whatley
• Tax Preparer – Brian Snyder, Barb Kuecken
• Retirement Accounts Administrator – Doris Seibert
• Payroll Administrator – Brian Snyder
• Personal Care Giving – Les and Debbie Bowden
• Transportation services – John Sharp
• Correspondence/Networking – Monica Reichel
• Curriculum Development – Ruth Brendle

For the missionary in the USA, there are no “bells and whistles” associated with doing these kinds of jobs. If he has never served overseas, he can’t impress you with the strange sounding language he knows. He can’t awe you with exotic pictures of the places he’s been and the people he’s met. He can’t thrill you with exciting tales from the jungle. And instead of a salary, he must also work diligently to raise awareness of what God is doing through his role on the NTM tribal church planting team and give people opportunities to become financial supporters. But by faithfully doing both aspects of his job, he is helping other missionaries to not only go, but stay gone—teaching God’s Word to tribal people.

And to him, that makes it all worthwhile. Why not connect with a missionary who has a role similar to yours? He would be honored and encouraged to hear from you.