July 01, 1985 by

What's it like to be on the staff of the US Center for World Mission?

It is exciting, demanding, educational and Very rewarding and it places you squarely on the front lines of spititual conflict Men and women willing to put, on the armor of God, live a wartime lifestyle, and bring a flexibility in the employment of their talents are critically needed to fill many challenging positions here.

To be a staff member at the USCWM is to join more than 300 people on central staff or in affiliated organizations   all working together to complete the Great Commission of Mat 28:18 20 (make disciples of all peoples") by the year 2000. In addition, staff tess gain a birds eye view of the World Christian movement   a view few others ever get the opportunity to see.Much is expected of USCWM staff and much is also done to inspire , train and support them in meeting those expectations. The annual retreat is an example of this support structure.

This years retreat saw staff and their families carpool into the mountains east of San Diego (t73 miles front the Center's campus in Pasadena) for three days of instruction, discussion and just plain fun. Topics of discussion.

The USCWM lifestyle, however, includes much more than format annual retreats. All staff are expected to have a quiet time with the lord each day, and inspiration from these periods are sharedMonday through Friday mornings at staff meetings.

On Thursday night all staff and their families eat together in the campus dining halt, then attend the Frontier Fellowship meeting where speakers and programs highlight the latest happenings in the World Christian movement. During the second and fourth Monday mornings of each month, from 11:00 ant 10 12:00 noon, Missiology discussions address technical subjects. On the first and third Mondays of each month, during the same time period, are interface meetings which feature brief reports on accomplishments or plans from representatives of the Center's member organizations and major ministry departments. A continuous prayer shift engaging in spiritual warfare   24 hours a day, seven days a week    is manned by staff members who each take fourhour shifts approximately twice a month.

All new staff members receive some 12 hours of orientation and within six months of joining staff are expected to take the dynamic "perspectives On The World Christian Movement' course offered through the USC WMs Training Division. Other exciting educational opportunities include formal classes and lecture series. Plays and musical programs, outdoor barbecues and special "cross cultural' dinners, Bible studies and special events for men, women, singles and families are always available.

For additional information on joining the staff of the USCWM, write to: Personnel Department, U. S. Center for World Mission, 1605 Elizabeth Street, Pasadena, California 91104, or call (818) 797 1111.