Ethno-arts Specialist-Cameroon

About the role

The Ethno-Arts Specialist will live among and serve the Baka people of Cameroon with a team of church planters. They will use their skills to facilitate the sharing of the gospel through local art forms such as music, drama, visual arts, and dance.

Responsibilities

• Work with local artists to facilitate improved literacy in the local language and to develop a deeper understanding of the culture.
• Create, use, and integrate various ethnic art forms to support the sharing and retention of Bible stories, thus providing an invaluable contribution to the church planting team.
• Live among the people, learning their language and culture before beginning formal ministry.
• Analyze local art forms.
• Work with nationals to produce art forms that will be effective vehicles to transmit biblical truth.

Requirements

• Giftedness in the Arts
• Training in World Arts
• A solid commitment to the spiritual disciplines (i.e., Bible reading, prayer, etc.)