LaunchingWORLD WITNESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM


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The challenge is upon our denomination to send forth a new generation of missionaries from our own ranks. To that end, World Witness is launching a new and exciting internship program that will be led by Jeff and Suzanne Allers, starting in the fall of 2026. – By Heiko Burklin, WW Mission Developer & Interim Bridge Europe Team Leader


INTERNSHIP – Vision, Goals, Requirements


by Jeff & Suzanne Allers, WW Missionaries with Bridge Europe/Germany


VISION The World Witness Internship Program exists to ignite a passion for global missions within the ARP Church, by equipping and sending young people to serve alongside missionaries on the field. Our vision is to cultivate a new generation of mission-minded believers who prayerfully consider and prepare for a lifelong calling to world missions. Through immersive, faith-deepening experiences, we aim to strengthen the bond between ARP churches and World Witness missionaries, bless the work of the Kingdom across cultures, and foster a culture of mentorship and mutual encouragement among interns and mission partners alike—for the glory of Christ and the advancement of His Gospel to the nations.


GOALS


• Raise awareness of world missions in ARP churches. • Strengthen the relationship between ARP churches and World Witness missionaries through sending


interns to the mission field.


• Help young people discover their calling for world missions and prepare them for field service.


• Encourage young people to consider a career in world missions.


• Advance the Gospel as interns serve alongside World Witness missionaries and ministry partners.


REQUIREMENTS


• Interns must be at least 21 years old. • Ministry and cross-cultural experience are recommended.


• Interns must be seriously considering a career in missions. A 9-month commitment is required.


6 months of supervised, stateside training/ preparation (2-3 hrs/week) and biweekly intern/ team Zoom meetings


3 months – full time on the field in Germany, with the Bridge Europe team


 A debrief aſter returning to the U.S. On-field Internship


 Interns will be introduced to various ministries to help discover their ministry focus.


 Interns will design and lead a ministry project. Each week will include time for:


• Preparation for their own ministry project • Personal devotions • Missions-focused study sessions • Team mentoring, coaching, training, planning, praying


• Ministry activities – serving with team members and implementing their own project


• A Sabbath day (Monday), free time for 1 weekend aſter 40 days


There will be two internship periods per year, with Spring and Fall as on-field time slots.


Personal fundraising is required prior to field service. Cost is TBD.


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