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General Information:

Job Description:
The goal of the Intern Program is to provide an opportunity for genuine cross-cultural ministry for building the Kingdom of God and nurturing the intern’s ministerial gifts. The Mission Society’s mentoring missionary will provide specific job descriptions for each intern, allowing him or her to participate in the organization’s ongoing ministries overseas.

Age: The minimum age for an intern is 19. To serve longer than four months, the intern must be at least 20 years old. Interns do not need to be U.S. citizens, but they must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Service Terms: Interns may serve from 1-11 months. Those interested in longer terms should inquire into the ME-1 or ME-2 terms of service.

Application: Interested persons should complete an Interest Form and submit it to The Mission Society. Once the Interest Form has been reviewed, the intern candidate will receive a call from a missions coach who will explain the application process. After successful completion of the application process, the candidate will have an interview for approval.

Training: In addition to attending a four-day training event in Atlanta, interns will be assigned recommended reading. Language school may be incorporated into some internships, depending upon length of service.

Cost: The Field Ministry department will work with the host missionary to provide a budget. Interns are responsible for raising 100% of these financial needs. The Mission Society’s accounting department will set up an account for the administration of financial support and coordinate receipt of the donations. Interns will receive a modest stipend, but have the option of waiving it in order to decrease the amount of support that must be raised.

Job Description: The goal of the Internship Program is to provide an opportunity for genuine cross-cultural ministry for building the Kingdom of God and nurturing the intern’s ministerial gifts. The Mission Society’s mentoring missionary will provide job descriptions for each intern, allowing him or her to participate in the organization’s ongoing cross-cultural ministries. The internship is also a great opportunity for someone exploring a missionary call to get a glimpse into cross-cultural ministry life.

Internship Opportunities: 
ECUADOR
Mentor: Tim and Daina Datwyler
Term Length: 1-11 months
Description: Interns are welcome to experience the fusion of agriculture and missions by helping Ecuadorian nationals better utilize their resources. This rural setting provides invaluable opportunities for teaching, discipleship, prayer, women’s ministry, and counseling.

FRANCE
Mentor: Al Feria
Term Length: 1 – 6 months
Description: For those pursuing careers in the arts (visual, performing, media, literary, web design, and others), this internship will allow you to deepen your creative life experience while serving with other artists in Paris. A great opportunity for short-term or mixed generation teams with limited or no French language.

Mentor: Mike & Valerie Smith
Term Length: 1 – 11 months
Interns needed for hospitality-support ministry working in a Bed & Breakfast serving pastors and missionaries.

GHANA 
Mentor: Michael Mozley
Term Length: 1 – 11 months
Work with missionaries in Ghana in evangelism, discipleship, and small group ministry. Help mobilize Ghanaian Christians to reach their Muslim countrymen to the north.

Mentor: National pastors & evangelists
Term Length: 1 – 11 months
Interns have the opportunity to be involved in evangelism, discipleship, and small-group ministry while living and ministering alongside Ghanaian nationals.

Mentor: Anne Gongwer
Term Length: 1 – 6 months
Work with the literacy program in the village of Ankaase. Help Ghanaian adults and children learn to read in their heart language.

Engage Ghana Summer Internship (New!)
Mentor: Nicole Sims
Term Length: Summer (approximately 60 days)
The Mission Society is offering a new cultural immersion internship program for young adults following Christ who have a heart for Africa. Interns assist the growth of the global Church by working with Ghanaian pastors or evangelists in outreach, children’s ministry, Bible studies, evangelism, etc. Become a global Christian by engaging Christ, engaging culture, and serving the people. We have openings for up to 10 participants.

JAPAN
Mentor: Neal Hicks
Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Tutor village church members and nonbelievers in English. Some expenses paid by the national church.

KAZAKHSTAN
Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Work in a rural setting, assisting in village ministry, community development, hunger/feeding programs, and discipleship. Russian language helpful, but not necessary.

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Teach English to adults or children. Some experience or training required.

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: People with business backgrounds are needed to help with training and business development in a rural, micro-loan program.

Term Length: 4 months
Description: Seminary teachers needed to teach Greek, Intro to New Testament, and general seminary classes. Put your M.Div. degree or ministry experience to work in a new context!

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Teachers needed for basic English classes and tutoring.

Term Length: 4-9 months
Description: School teachers needed to teach various subjects in English. Children in grades 1-11 learn in both English and Russian. Teaching certification preferable.

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Participate in orphanage ministry. Help in distributing aid, lead games, and develop friendships with children and staff.

KENYA
Mentors: Kenyan nationals
Term Length: 1-11 months
Description: Work with Kenyan ministers and social workers to provide care and mentorship to foster and underprivileged children living in slums.

MEXICO
Mentor: Florencio Guzman
Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Be involved in children’s ministry in Monterrey. Intermediate Spanish needed. Interns must be willing to use public transportation to reach various ministry sites.

NICARAGUA
Mentors: Ronnie and Angi Hopkins
Term Length: 1-11 months
Description: The Hopkins manage a community center in rural Nicaragua. Interns would assist them in community outreach, mercy ministry, children’s ministry, as well as hosting work teams. All of these activities are designed to demonstrate and communicate the Gospel to Nicaraguans.

PARAGUAY
Mentor: John Eisenberg
Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Pre-school and first-grade teachers needed for primary school.

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Construction workers and contractors needed to help with the construction of a Christian school in a low-income barrio.

Term Length: 3-9 months
Description: Teach English, lead discussion groups at English Camps, and build relationships with the locals. Must have completed one year of college.

Mentor: National pastors
Term Length: 1-11 months
Description: Interns will be involved in evangelism, discipleship, and small group ministry as they live and minister alongside nationals.

PERU
Mentor: Arthur Ivey
Term Length: 6-11 months
Description: Teach English-as-a-second language at a missionary training school.

Term Length: 1-9 months
Description: Travel with work teams to assist in youth and children’s ministries. Develop relationships in a growing church in the Andes Mountains. Teach Bible studies and disciple young Christians.

THAILAND
Mentor: Thai nationals
Term Length: 1-11 months
Thai Christians working with The Mission Society live in Esarn, Thailand, where they teach English to the people while sharing the Gospel. The focus of the ministry is reaching the Thai people through meekness, a valued trait in Thai culture. The need also exists for mentors and English teachers for their students.