INTERNSHIPS
Recruitment Phase Desired Outcome:
Vision will be cast for the internship, and the Initiative leader and his team will evaluate and accept potential interns. 1.
The Initiative leader and his team will cast vision for the internship.
a. Vision will be cast in schools, camps, churches, and through social media. b. 2.
Potential interns will be connected with Olga or another specified advisor to start the application process.
The Initiative leader, internship coordinator, and their team will evaluate potential interns and their compatibility with the group.
a. Several concepts we evaluate when looking for potential intern:
• Character • Competency • Calling • Chemistry
b. Several things we consider when planning for group dynamics:
• Diversity • Couples • Ages • Gender Balance • How many interns in a cohort
c. The interview process helps determine which interns are a good fit. 3. Interns will know if they have been accepted or not by October 15. a. An invitation letter will be sent to those who are selected as interns. From there, interns will have an introductory call with Olga to discuss next steps as well as provide their deposit. b.
A rejection/postponement letter will be sent to those who are not accepted, might fit better with another initiative, or would be considered if a spot opens up.
“My internship with 6DI not only confirmed the need for the Gospel within every people group but also showed me ways to effectively teach and build up leaders.” -Lauren Warren, former intern
Pre-Departure Phase Desired Outcome:
During the pre-departure phase, interns will be adequately prepared to experience life on the mission field, become familiar with the core values of Converge, be challenged in areas of growth, and assessed by Initiative leaders.
1.
Interns receive an intern packet to help adequately prepare for experiencing life on the mission field. The packet includes:
a. Fundraising resources to help interns get prayer and financial support.
b.
Information on obtaining necessary passports and visas.
c. Requirements and suggestions for vaccinations, prescriptions, and insurance. d. Packing list.
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Interns will become familiar with the core values of Converge.
3.
Interns will be challenged in areas of growth.
a.
The Initiative leader or the person responsible for the internship will lead book discussions with the interns. These discussions will help them grow in their spiritual journey, leadership skills, and cultural awareness.
Right Color Wrong Culture Gaining by Losing Deep and Wide (Video) Moving Mountains Foreign to Familiar How to Lead When You’re not in Charge The Practice of the Presence of God Dangerous Calling 3D Gospel Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership
b. Topic discussions take place during the monthly group calls. c.
Assessments are given to help interns gain a better understanding of who God has created them to be:
• Spiritual Gifts • DISC • EQ • 5 Voices • Enneagram • Etc.
4.
Interns & Initiative leaders will work closely together to identify any red flags to be addressed prior to the trip or be cause for dismissal from internship.
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• Scheduled monthly calls. • Gauging attitude and persistence through fundraising. • Social Media.
Interns will have...
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A better understanding of self. Thought through a personal growth plan. Grown in humility. Started a rhythm of stretching themselves out of their comfort zones. Started driving thought with leaders in their life. (parents, pastors, teachers, etc.) • Begun to understand depth of opposite gender. • Grown in persistence and grit. • Started thinking through how life decisions fit with who God created them to be and where He has called them to go
“My internship with 6DI was a pivotal part in my preparation for ministry. It sharpened my ability to lead myself as well as lead others.” -Trey
Warren, former intern
On the Field Phase Desired Outcome:
While on the field, interns will receive insight into cross cultural life and ministry, practical and spiritual leadership development, a better understanding of who God created them to be, and clear next steps. 1.
Interns will gain insight into cross-cultural life and ministry.
a. Interns will see and feel what life on a Converge IM Team is like. • Converge pathway permeates everything we do, say, and teach • Conversations and life with missionaries • How to set up and run a missionary home b. Interns will have and process through cultural experiences. • Market Day • Slave House c. Interns will observe the gamut of ministries within the initiative and learn from different team members as they see them fulfill their roles and talk with them about their experiences. • • • • •
Kids Church • Facultie Bible du Togo • Radio • Church Services • Tutoring TCKs •
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“The 6 Degree Initiative was more than an internship for me. Within a month of interning with JJ & the team in Togo, Africa, I learned leadership skills that I didn’t know existed. I will forever be grateful.” -Aaron Judkins 2.
Interns will gain practical and spiritual leadership development.
a.
The Initiative leader or the person responsible for the internship will lead book discussions with the interns. These discussions will help them grow in their spiritual journey, leadership skills and cultural awareness.
b. Interns will participate and even lead different aspects of ministry. • • • •
c.
Camps/Carnivals • Teaching/Preaching Visitation/Share • Prayer Walks Projects (Painting, Planting Trees, etc.) Evangelism Campaigns (Soccer, Films)
Interns will participate in devotionals and times of worship.
d. Interns will have intentional conversations with different teammates.
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Interns will gain a better understanding of who God created them to be.
a.
Time will be set aside for processing and reflection.
• Interns will be part of a 3 days on, ½ day off to rest
rotation. There will also be a 3 day retreat for reflection, teaching, prayer walks, & more.
b.
The Initiative leader, or the person responsible for the internship within the Initiative, will schedule continued assessment conversations with each intern.
Teammates and interns will have intentional conversations.
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d.
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After each ministry experience, there will be follow-up conversations about the experience. (see above)
Interns and the Initiative will develop clear next steps.
a.
Begin life theme discussion. Internal team discussions will be held about interns interested in joining Converge of the Initiative.
c.
While we champion interns, it’s important that they find a mentor to continue growing with post-internship.
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b.
Interns will... • • • • • • • • • • • •
Know how to pick a mission board, team, sending church, etc. Understand how our values and goals should guide us in dating and marriage. Evaluate if their major in college is conducive to where they have been called. Understand how to steward finances. Understand missions terminology. Know how and have practiced sharing their faith. Understand what setting up a life overseas looks like. Grow in humility. Better understand personal values and goals. Have a clear understanding of who Converge is. Know how to ask great questions. Have developed an understanding of cross-cultural life and ministry.
Follow-Up Phase Desired Outcome:
In the Follow-Up phase, interns will complete next steps received while on the field and be assisted in reintegrating. 1.
Interns will complete next steps received while on the field and be assisted in reintegrating.
a. Follow up calls will be scheduled (with Olga). • One-month out check-in - Reverse culture shock - Progress on finding mentor • Two-months out check-in (Oct 15 release) • Invite a few to share with new intern cohort b. Intern should find and begin meeting regularly with a coach/mentor. c. Contact information for all interns is put onto all Converge email lists.
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d. Make connections • Converge Leaders • Churches • Individuals (Leaders/mentors) • Schools
Interns will...
• Reintegrate smoothly. • Understand and actively pursue next steps. • Work with mentor as they continue their life theme.
“The 6 Degree Initiative prepared me for missions by providing a framework that helped me learn God’s calling on my life. I could ask any question I had & I was able to see missions lived out.”
-Jeshua Moore, Former Intern