Students can now apply to serve as student ambassadors to Hong Kong Adventist College through the Practical Missionary Training Program. The program is offered to all Adventist universities and colleges in the United States and Canada.
With its inception in 2016, the program has only had three ambassadors, but it has hopes of reaching 10 members. Hong Kong Adventist College president Dan Cheung feels that this ambassadorship is a fantastic opportunity.
“This is a great experience to be listed in anyone’s resume,” Cheung said, “all while serving God in one of the safest and well-known cities in Asia.”
Students will spend a year learning Mandarin, working on the campus in various roles and continuing their studies in a part-time capacity. Tuition, lodging and meals at the campus cafeteria are provided for by the college and by those invested in seeing the gospel spread. Applicants would only have to pay for the cost of travel and incidentals. At the end of the program, students also have the opportunity to earn scholarships of up to $2,000, all while earning credits toward the completion of their college degree.
One of the ambassadors from last year, Ariel Lynch, had a life-changing experience as an ambassador.
“Not only have I met new and fantastic people,” Lynch said, “but I have also learned of Christ’s love that He holds for students all over the world.”
The program’s primary objective, according to Cheung, is to improve the spiritual atmosphere of Hong Kong by bringing in young adults who have passion for mission work and experiencing other cultures.
Another ambassador from last year, Eric Stocker, hopes to quell any doubts people may have about this experience.
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t have experience in these things,” Stocker said. “Jesus doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”
The application deadline is April 15. For more information, visit www.hkac.edu.