Internships
Tracks
Six unique internship tracks are currently available, all of which engage in three areas: reaching lost people, building up the local church, and personal development.
Discover My Calling
For those who are seeking the next step and open to God's will for their life. Come test out your capacity for cross-cultural living while you take a purposeful deep-dive into discerning God's voice.
Community Center Ministry
This internship emphasizes community center ministry in a predominantly North African neighborhood with an emphasis on hospitality, kids, families, conversation, and program development.
French Language Acquisition
For interns pursuing long-term service in a French-language context. You'll invest most of your time in learning French in a classroom setting, with an emphasis on immediate and practical application.
Church Ministries
Partner with believers from around the world in the context of an English-language Alliance international church. Ministry opportunities vary based on gifting, experience, and season.
Summer Team Host
This internship focuses on hosting summer teams for ten days at a time. It's a fast-paced and intense way to gain cross-cultural experience, serve others, and contribute to the work of the Kingdom.
Performing Arts Ministry
Learn how to share the Gospel and advance the Kingdom of God through the performing arts. We are currently developing local partnerships in the areas of dance and theatre, and already have the capacity to host small visual arts exhibitions.
Duration
Internships are either short-term (less than 3 months) or long-term (6-11 months). Most internships start at the beginning of the summer or the beginning of the school year. The exact dates of your internship can be discussed with the site coordinator to take your availability into account.
Cost
Monthly
$2,095 base cost (includes housing, food, ministry expenses, stipend, fees, etc.)
$ 700 full-time language school (optional)
$ 500 part-time language school (optional)
Up-Front (One-Time) Costs
$ 150 deposit for per-internship training weekend
$ 150 passport (if needed)
$ 200 French visa, plus travel to French consulate (only for internships longer than 3 months)
Schedule
The typical week is built on six days of work and one day of rest. The actual schedule is often affected by things like public holidays, visiting teams, and unplanned ministry opportunities. But you can generally expect to invest your time as follows:
Self-guided ministry based on internship track (20 hours)
Assigned ministry or hosting teams (12 hours)
Rest and renewal, usually a week day (10 hours)
Leading English conversation groups (4 hours)
Corporate worship and small group Bible study (4 hours)
Guided personal development (4 hours)
Team responsibilities—e.g. staff meeting (2 hours)