Ministry Internships: Valuable Experience on the Journey to Effective Missions Services

Source: Catalyst Services

A growing number of churches are considering internships to be an important early step for young adults who express interest in missions. This trend is driven by at least two factors:

  • First, young adults are hesitant to make long-term commitments where they might fail or discover that missions is not a fit for them.
  • Second, church leaders are increasingly uncomfortable with recommending unproven young adults as ready for the spiritual, emotional, and physical rigors of long-term, cross-cultural ministry.

Read the article. It addresses components to consider, internship models, and specific opportunities that include service in the U.S. and abroad. Know someone who would benefit?

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