Long Term – Theological Lecturer at NETS, Namibia
The Namibian Evangelical Theological School (NETS) (click here for their website) is a theological institution with which AIM has had a partnership from the school’s inception in 1991. It is pivotal to training and influencing the church in Namibia across the denominational spectrum and it is one of the only Evangelical institutions in Namibia. It trains leaders of all ages from various denominations.
Faculty appointments are central to NETS being able to fulfil its vision and mission. There is a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on foreign missionaries, but there are presently insufficient qualified Namibians to fill lecturing posts and insufficient funds to replace all missionaries with paid staff. NETS has had staff vacancies for a long time and suitably qualified candidates from Australia or New Zealand could fill some of those vacancies.
Lecturers are needed at the Windhoek campus. AIM is looking for individuals able to train and equip current and future national church leaders from multiple denominations and people groups to grow in their faith, disciple others and evangelise in their own country and beyond.
This will be done through;
- Lecturing and helping develop curriculum,
- Evangelism and Missions are included in the coursework at NETS, and lecturers have the opportunity to take students out on short-term missions trips as part of the coursework.
- A structured discipleship program in place at NETS, and lecturers are expected to mentor a number of students on a regular basis. Students are required to participate in the discipleship program.
- Additionally, there are many opportunities in the city and environs to work with churches and outreach programs; lecturers could involve their students in their own ministry interests and use this interaction as mentoring, training and teaching time.
Location:
Windhoek, Namibia
Duration:
Length of posting would be from 1-5 years, full-time appointment.
Experience:
Required: Teaching experience of at least 2+ years either in a church or Bible school setting (NETS ideally is looking for individuals with 5 years pastoral ministry experience within their own cultural context and some ministry experience within an African context). Academic qualifications in Biblical or Theological studies are required, but the candidate would be expected to work in an interdisciplinary manner. The ideal person will have a primary degree (BTh Hon or MDiv) or a research Master’s degree in Theology (MTh), a PhD in Theology, or a DMin in either Ministry or Theology.
Desired: It is desirable for this individual to have cross-cultural experience in a racially/culturally diverse setting. Language: Courses and ministry are conducted in English although Afrikaans (or Dutch) could be helpful in one-to-one interactions with students. Experience in personal discipleship and a passion for discipleship would be very helpful. Training in TTI, T4T or another type of DMM experience would be useful.
The ideal candidate will have the above qualifications and a personality ready to enter into dialogue and discipleship with students with whom he or she also has a formal teaching relationship. This person could be, but is not limited to, a semi-retired or retired educator, as living conditions would provide access to excellent medical care, shopping and technological needs.
