After Nick and I were married, the job hunt began. We both continue feel a strong calling into ministry, but agreed that this year our “full-time” ministry was to each other and our marriage. With that in mind, I was still interested in pursuing something, at least part-time, with a ministry focus.
Since I have been working with AIM (Adventures in Missions) for the past few years, I thought it was the best place to start. I spoke with a few people at AIM but nothing seemed to be available outside of their base in Georgia or out on the field.
Fast forward a few months, and I received word that there was, in fact, an area where I could help out. It has all kind of happened over the last couple weeks, but I have come back on staff to help out part-time with the Ambassador department. For those that are unfamiliar, this is the portion of AIM that handles the high school trips. If you recall, I led an Ambassador team to Ireland last summer.
Additionally, I have grown rather close with the two primary department heads-Don & Connie Rock-both in ministry and friendship. Connie also comes from a background as a missionary kid, and we basically clicked from the start.
So I have started helping with some of their administrative work-responding to e-mails, making phone calls to prospective participants, and even helping conduct some of the interviews. There is also a good chance I will be involved in the training camps this summer-possibly helping with teaching dramas.
I am really excited about the opportunity to not only continue working with Don and Connie, but to be involved with a mission organization directly. I will definitely need your prayers as I take this on. This will be a part-time position, but on top of my job at Starbucks. Also, the vast majority of their staff are right there in the office, so please pray against any communication strains due to distance. Please also be in prayer for my finances. I will need to raise roughly $400 a month at this point.
Since I have been working with AIM (Adventures in Missions) for the past few years, I thought it was the best place to start. I spoke with a few people at AIM but nothing seemed to be available outside of their base in Georgia or out on the field.Fast forward a few months, and I received word that there was, in fact, an area where I could help out. It has all kind of happened over the last couple weeks, but I have come back on staff to help out part-time with the Ambassador department. For those that are unfamiliar, this is the portion of AIM that handles the high school trips. If you recall, I led an Ambassador team to Ireland last summer.
Additionally, I have grown rather close with the two primary department heads-Don & Connie Rock-both in ministry and friendship. Connie also comes from a background as a missionary kid, and we basically clicked from the start.
So I have started helping with some of their administrative work-responding to e-mails, making phone calls to prospective participants, and even helping conduct some of the interviews. There is also a good chance I will be involved in the training camps this summer-possibly helping with teaching dramas.
I am really excited about the opportunity to not only continue working with Don and Connie, but to be involved with a mission organization directly. I will definitely need your prayers as I take this on. This will be a part-time position, but on top of my job at Starbucks. Also, the vast majority of their staff are right there in the office, so please pray against any communication strains due to distance. Please also be in prayer for my finances. I will need to raise roughly $400 a month at this point.
His Daughter, Traci Derington
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