Future Missionary Field Internship

Overview

Field Internships are typically provided to gain experience, training, and discernment, for those who are serious about pursuing a missionary career. They are usually 2-15 months in length. Field internships are usually custom-designed for each future missionary based upon a number of factors. Contact Matt Macy ([email protected]) to learn more. 
 

How to Sign Up for a Field Internship 

1. Complete online application. Please note that as a part of the application process, you will need to create a free Service Reef account. 
2. Receive approval to participate in the Field Internship. 
3. Pay $300 non-refundable deposit to EFM. You can send a check or pay online here. Please clearly mark with your name and internship in which you are participating.

Eligibility Requirements for Field Internships:

Spiritual Life and Calling

• A clear testimony to the new birth through personal faith in Jesus Christ and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
• Knowledge of Scripture and a demonstrated ability to live according to its teachings.
• Exemplify a life of consecration and divine grace through daily prayer, Bible study, testimony, and service.
• Demonstrate the ability to share their own experience with Jesus Christ, helping others find a personal relationship with Him.
• Have a growing sense of God's call to cross-cultural service.

Church Membership and Doctrine

• Member of an Evangelical Friends church.
• Agree with the faith and practice of their home region/yearly meeting.
• Have read and agree with EFM’s mission and vision statement.
• Have read and agree with EFM’s Statement of Faith.
• Have read and agree to cooperate with EFM’s Lifestyle Statement.
• Have read and agree to cooperate with the policies and procedures contained in EFM’s Field Handbook.

Physical and Psychological Fitness

• Exemplify an ongoing commitment to physical and psychological health.
• Demonstrate physical and psychological health by successfully completing assessments required by EFM for missionary service.

Note: This requirement is only for those completing an internship for 6 months or more.

Compatibility with Others

• Demonstrate the capacity to work under the authority of others.
• Desire to interact well with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with an appreciation for other peoples and cultures. Interns should have a respect and appreciation for those of other denominations and organizations because they will often work closely with them on the field.

Education Requirements

• Basic awareness of missions, discipleship, and Christian service. The adequacy of this training will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Exposure to hermeneutics and the practice of relating biblical truths to others in their cultural context.
• Receive an orientation over EFM’s vision, mission, values, and policies.

Professional Experience

• Adequate practical experience in Christian service. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Note: We prefer this experience be completed through EFM’s future missionary training opportunities or with an Evangelical Friends church.
 

Note: A Passport with an expiration date at least 6 months after travel dates is required.

 

Upcoming Internship Opportunities 

More trips coming soon! 

If you are interested in a field internship EFM would be happy to talk with you about options. Contact us at [email protected]