This team will be focusing on Sorbian speakers in Lusatia in eastern Germany. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Linguæ Christi has embraced the calling of addressing the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for the past 20 years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new areas. To begin this work, we want to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams—research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations—visit our Discovery page.
Language
As the trade language in Lusatia is German, it would be very helpful and advisable if interested students (1) already possessed some good proficiency in German before arrival (level A2 or higher), or (2) would be willing to commit to go through our “crash-course” (free and by distance learning) in German before arrival on field. Some knowledge of Slavic languages, especially Polish, Czech or Slovak, could also be helpful. No knowledge of Sorbian is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Sorbian will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This team will be focusing on North Sami speakers in northern Scandinavia, including parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Linguæ Christi has embraced the calling of addressing the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for the past 20 years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new areas. To begin this work, we want to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams—research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations—visit our Discovery page.
Language
Many people through the Scandinavian countries speak English well, though some knowledge of Norwegian, Swedish or Finnish could also be helpful. No knowledge of Sami is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Sami will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This media team will tell the story of Irish speakers in Ireland through the collection of visual media resources, both still and video, while making friendships and engaging in spiritual discussions.
This team will be assigned to a village/town/area that is primarily Irish-speaking and strategic to Linguæ Christi’s overall ministry among Celtic languages speakers. This team will document the area, language, and people through various media resources (photography, videography, journalism, personal interviews). Raw data will then be used to develop various media resources for the sake of education and mobilising Christians around the world to be involved in the work to reach Irish speakers with the Gospel through prayer, support, and active engagement.
Good proficiency with photography and especially videography would be very helpful for this assignment. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
This project will bring participants to the most important annual Welsh cultural event, which draws 150,000+ visitors each year and has a 1000-year history. Though the event attracts Welsh-speakers (and visitors) of all ages, there is a special area with events designed specifically for young people (16-30-years-old). This includes concerts of various genre and other parties and events. The young people stay in a field in tents (camping). The atmosphere is very much like a Rock-music festival (a bit of a Woodstock feel). This team will befriend their peers around them. Additionally, this Team will assist Welsh-speaking Evangelicals with their various ministries to the young people, The assignment will begin with orientation/training, followed by two weeks of super intensive Welsh language instruction.
This team will be focusing Romansh speakers in the Grischun area (southwest Switzerland). Though we have been doing various types of ministry in the Celtic nations for over 20 years, Linguæ Christi has now embraced the call to address the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for all these years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups, organised by linguistic affinity. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new linguistic affinity areas. With that in mind, we would like to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups, where Linguæ Christi intends to open new work in the foreseeable future.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams—research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations—visit our Discovery page.
This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Regarding language, as the trade language is German, though not strictly required, it would be very helpful and advisable if interested students (1) already possessed some good proficiency in German before arrival, or (2) would be willing to commit to go through our “crash-course” (free and by distance learning) in German before arrival on field. No knowledge of Romansh is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Romansh will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This media team will tell the story of Gaelic speakers in Scotland through the collection of visual media resources, both still and video, while making friendships and engaging in spiritual discussions.
This team will be assigned to a village/town/area that is primarily Gaelic-speaking and strategic to the CeLT’s overall ministry among Celtic languages speakers. This team will document the area, language, and people through various media resources (photography, videography, journalism, personal interviews). Raw data will then be used to develop various media resources for the sake of education and mobilising Christians around the world to be involved in the work to reach Gaelic speakers with the Gospel through prayer, support, and active engagement.
Good proficiency with photography and especially videography would be very helpful for this assignment. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
This team would be staying in Caernarfon, which is a specifically Welsh-speaking area, and seeking to develop friendships with Welsh speakers. Through common interests in skateboarding and/or similar recreation, students will build relationships and foster spiritual conversations with Welsh speakers of similar interests.
This team is ideal for people with a background and/or interest in skating/sport/recreation, who can use these interests/talents as a natural connection point with Welsh speakers.
A separate track is available to participants who wish to stay for a longer period, until 28 July 2025.
This team will be focusing on Frisian speakers within Friesland in the northern Netherlands. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Linguæ Christi has embraced the calling of addressing the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for the past 20 years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new areas. To begin this work, we want to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams—research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations—visit our Discovery page.
Language
As the trade language in Friesland is Dutch, it would be very helpful and advisable if interested students (1) already possessed some familiarity in Dutch before arrival, or (2) would be willing to commit to go through our “crash-course” (free and by distance learning) in Dutch before arrival on field. No knowledge of Frisian is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Frisian will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This team will be focusing on Ladin (Dolomitic) speakers in the South Tyrol and Trentino areas (northeast Italy). This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Linguæ Christi has embraced the calling of addressing the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for the past 20 years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new areas. To begin this work, we want to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams – research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations – visit our Discovery page.
Language
As the trade language in Ladinia is Italian or German, it would be very helpful and advisable if interested students (1) already possessed some good proficiency in either before arrival, or (2) would be willing to commit to go through our “crash-course” (free and by distance learning) in one before arrival on field. No knowledge of Ladin is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Ladin will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This team will be focusing Friulian speakers in Friuli in northeast Italy. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
Linguæ Christi has embraced the calling of addressing the spiritual needs of speakers of ALL the indigenous, minority languages in the European/Eurasian context (from Portugal in the West to Siberia in the East). Much as we have done among speakers of Celtic languages for the past 20 years, we intend to begin new work with other European minority languages groups. Over the next 2–5 years specifically, it is our desire to open new work in at least two to three new areas. To begin this work, we want to send some specialised teams of students to do some initial exploring in those areas and among those languages groups.
For more information about the different aspects of Discovery Teams—research, media collection, prayer and missional conversations—visit our Discovery page.
Language
As the trade language in Italy is Italian, it would be very helpful and advisable if interested students (1) already possessed some good proficiency in Italian before arrival, or (2) would be willing to commit to go through our “crash-course” (free and by distance learning) in Spanish before arrival on field. No knowledge of Friulian is required or expected before arrival, as an intensive introduction to Friulian will be offered as part of the initial, on-field orientation.
This team will be focusing on Sorbian speakers in Lusatia in eastern Germany. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
This team will be focusing on North Sami speakers in northern Scandinavia, including parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland. This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.
This media team will tell the story of Irish speakers in Ireland through the collection of visual media resources, both still and video, while making friendships and engaging in spiritual discussions.
This project will bring participants to the most important annual Welsh cultural event, which draws 150,000+ visitors each year and has a 1000-year history. Though the event attracts Welsh-speakers (and visitors) of all ages, there is a special area with events designed specifically for young people (16-30-years-old). This includes concerts of various genre and other parties and events. The young people stay in a field in tents (camping). The atmosphere is very much like a Rock-music festival (a bit of a Woodstock feel). This team will befriend their peers around them. Additionally, this Team will assist Welsh-speaking Evangelicals with their various ministries to the young people, The assignment will begin with orientation/training, followed by two weeks of super intensive Welsh language instruction.
This team will be focusing on Ladin (Dolomitic) speakers in the South Tyrol and Trentino areas (northeast Italy). This is a very independent project. Those who require a great deal of direct supervision or instruction should not consider this assignment.