Social Work
In strictly secular terms, a social worker promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilizing theories of human behavior and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.
The church has a long history of responding to those in need. Care for children, the sick, the aged, as well as rehab for alcoholics and addicts are just a few examples. Latin America Mission is committed to working with and through local church leadership to develop ministries that respond to social problems. If you have experience in social work (or interest in learning more), we would love to help you find the right ministry fit— connecting your gifts and calling with the needs of the Latin Church.
Stories about Social Work
- Critique of the Transformations video
by Grace Morillo - Updates on Other LAM Economic Projects
by LAM Magazine - Chucho: A Star in God's Celestial Garden
by Rebekah Meyerend - "El evangelio debe ser nuestro:" Un seminario peruano entrena a líderes en el ministerio holÃstico
by Kenneth D. MacHarg - El congreso al estilo de Urbana que desafió a 600 participantes al servicio cristiano
by Kenneth D. MacHarg
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Opportunities to serve in Social Work ministries
- Social Worker
Asunción, Lambaré, Paraguay
Teamworking with other missionaries and indigenous people on a project to assist the community with waste management. This is a great opportunity for outreach through a local Church - Social Worker
Córdoba, Argentina
The individual will serve in a Day-Care program for the elderly. The task include helping the old folks with handcrafts, family relationship, urban excursions, etc. This opening is within a program for elderly in extreme need. It is a local Church based program, in partnership with international missionaries - Social Worker
Tijuana, Mexico
This opening is within a program for elderly in extreme need. It is a local Church based program, in partnership with international missionaries - Social Worker
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
The individual will serve in Community Development and outreach programs. Helping Nationals with social issues, outreach, waste management, etc. It will require the integration of Christian witness and discipleship within community development.