We would like to invite you to consider the summer ministry internship in Moldova. It is a way to experience a mission field and serve in more then a short term mission trip. It provides a different pace and more ministry experience in Eastern European country.
Over the past three summers we have had an opportunity to host summer interns from San Antonio (TX), Midland (TX), and Chicago (IL), and Georgetown (TX).
The summer in Moldova is filled with different events, projects and outreaches. Example would be:
(1) Inner City Camps - an outreach to youth and teenagers on the local high-school stadium involving sport (volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball), card games, american club events, etc. Here you can see video reports from Inner-city outreach: see more here.
(2) Camps at a KBC campground in the north of the country (aprox. 65 miles from capital). Here you can see video reports from camps: see more here.
(3) Visitation of elderly and ministry to their spiritual, physical and emotional needs: see more here.
Over the past three summers we have had an opportunity to host summer interns from San Antonio (TX), Midland (TX), and Chicago (IL), and Georgetown (TX).
The summer in Moldova is filled with different events, projects and outreaches. Example would be:
(1) Inner City Camps - an outreach to youth and teenagers on the local high-school stadium involving sport (volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball), card games, american club events, etc. Here you can see video reports from Inner-city outreach: see more here.
(2) Camps at a KBC campground in the north of the country (aprox. 65 miles from capital). Here you can see video reports from camps: see more here.
(3) Visitation of elderly and ministry to their spiritual, physical and emotional needs: see more here.
Description:
1. The intern should expect to be a part of a team and be willing and able to work with other interns and Moldova ministry team.
2. Intern will be assigned a mentor to help further develop their sense of call in the ministry field as well as abilities in communication and leadership tasks that will be necessary. Mentor will help in teaching spiritual disciplines and promote growth. Mentor will help intern aware of "blind spots" and continue helping intern explore his/her call.
3. Prior to arrival the intern needs to familiarize him/herself with background of church, statement of faith, vision, mission, etc.: http://www.joshuaway.net/about-us.html Intern is be expected to have respect for church, its history, leadership, statement of faith and vision/mission.
4. There will be multiple opportunities for intern to have learning experiences in teaching, speaking, leading, planning, and working with other church staff. Intern should expect to be busy.
5. There will be the opportunity for consistent language training (Russian). Intern needs to express the intent to stay language prior to arrival to Moldova during the application process.
6. Intern should be willing to step outside of his/her comfort zone, flexible, learn and acknowledge both the mundane and rewarding tasks that are involved with ministry.
7. Intern is expected to be under the leadership of the Kishinev Bible Church pastors. intern should come with a spirit of teachability. Open to stretching their thinking.
8. Intern is expected intern to be involved in all or most ministry events and experience as many ministries as possible.
9. Intern is expected to make a commitment to "No Dating Policy" while in Moldova. This means an intern is not allowed to enter in a romantic relationship or go on a date while in Moldova.
10. Intern needs to have a support of his/her local church in order to be considered for the program.
1. The intern should expect to be a part of a team and be willing and able to work with other interns and Moldova ministry team.
2. Intern will be assigned a mentor to help further develop their sense of call in the ministry field as well as abilities in communication and leadership tasks that will be necessary. Mentor will help in teaching spiritual disciplines and promote growth. Mentor will help intern aware of "blind spots" and continue helping intern explore his/her call.
3. Prior to arrival the intern needs to familiarize him/herself with background of church, statement of faith, vision, mission, etc.: http://www.joshuaway.net/about-us.html Intern is be expected to have respect for church, its history, leadership, statement of faith and vision/mission.
4. There will be multiple opportunities for intern to have learning experiences in teaching, speaking, leading, planning, and working with other church staff. Intern should expect to be busy.
5. There will be the opportunity for consistent language training (Russian). Intern needs to express the intent to stay language prior to arrival to Moldova during the application process.
6. Intern should be willing to step outside of his/her comfort zone, flexible, learn and acknowledge both the mundane and rewarding tasks that are involved with ministry.
7. Intern is expected to be under the leadership of the Kishinev Bible Church pastors. intern should come with a spirit of teachability. Open to stretching their thinking.
8. Intern is expected intern to be involved in all or most ministry events and experience as many ministries as possible.
9. Intern is expected to make a commitment to "No Dating Policy" while in Moldova. This means an intern is not allowed to enter in a romantic relationship or go on a date while in Moldova.
10. Intern needs to have a support of his/her local church in order to be considered for the program.
Dates: The intern comes to Moldova in the end of May or first part of June and stays through middle of August.
Entry Visa: There is no need for visa for USA citizens since interns come as a tourists and are not employed in Moldova. The total time in Moldova cannot exceed 90 days. A stay above 90 days requires a different visa arrangements.
Accommodations: Interns stay in a rented apartment they share with other interns. Usually either one or two in a room. (Depending on the number of interns at a given time)
Budget: Based on three month internship. The overall monthly budget is $850 per month total the intern is required to raise $2550 for the summer.
Per month:
$250 - 300 - housing and utilities.
$200 - 250 - food and misc.
$250 - 300 - ministry funds (enables the intern to be involved in special projects, take youth and teens out on personal meetings, etc.)
Airfare:
The airfare to and from Moldova costs approximately $1200-1800 depending on time of travel.
We have a travel agent we can recommend (www.moldovahouse.com - contact person named Octavian).
Entry Visa: There is no need for visa for USA citizens since interns come as a tourists and are not employed in Moldova. The total time in Moldova cannot exceed 90 days. A stay above 90 days requires a different visa arrangements.
Accommodations: Interns stay in a rented apartment they share with other interns. Usually either one or two in a room. (Depending on the number of interns at a given time)
Budget: Based on three month internship. The overall monthly budget is $850 per month total the intern is required to raise $2550 for the summer.
Per month:
$250 - 300 - housing and utilities.
$200 - 250 - food and misc.
$250 - 300 - ministry funds (enables the intern to be involved in special projects, take youth and teens out on personal meetings, etc.)
Airfare:
The airfare to and from Moldova costs approximately $1200-1800 depending on time of travel.
We have a travel agent we can recommend (www.moldovahouse.com - contact person named Octavian).
