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OPC Foreign Missions is looking for a short-term missionary to attend to diaconal needs in Uganda! The OPC Uganda Mission in Karamoja is in need of a facilities manager to fill a short-term need while current missionary Travis Emmett and his family are in the States for medical leave early next year. Please consider how you may be able to help!

In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, host David Nakhla speaks with Douglas Clawson, General Secretary of the OPC’s Committee on Foreign Missions, and Travis Emmett, who serves as the current mission’s facilities manager. Together, they explain what it means to serve as a short-term missionary focused on diaconal work, the importance of the role in supporting gospel ministry, and what life and service look like in Karamoja.

Travis shares both the joys and challenges of maintaining mission facilities in a remote part of Africa. Those with general handyman skills—and a heart to serve Christ’s church—are encouraged to prayerfully consider whether they might step in to help during this season of need. You don’t need to be an expert tradesman—just willing to work hard and serve faithfully.

Please pray that this need is filled quickly and for all who labor for the Lord in Uganda.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please reach out to OPC CFM General Secretary, Douglas Clawson: [email protected].

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Chapters

1. Life And Work In Karamoja (00:00:00)

2. Welcome And Guest Introductions (00:00:28)

3. Missionary Deacon: Concept And Evolution (00:01:48)

4. Changing Uganda: Skills, Rules, And Roads (00:09:29)

5. What Skills The Role Really Needs (00:11:47)

6. Family Life And Joys In The Bush (00:20:15)

7. Encouragement For Wives And Families (00:25:16)

8. How To Apply And Timeline (00:28:21)

9. Closing Thanks And Resources (00:29:38)

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