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PATHWAYS

Summer Missions Internship

This Semester, You Can Make a Real Difference

Want to deepen your faith? Pathways will give you a life-changing semester, but it’s much more. You can make a real impact in helping to reach the 3 billion people who have never heard the Gospel. Team Expansion works among Unreached People Groups. Through Pathways, you will join an experienced missionary and see what life on the mission field is really like.

Whether you think God may be calling you to missions, you want to grow in your faith, or you’re looking for internship credit – Pathways will help you make the most of your summer.

Nine Steps
for an Unforgettable Semester

1. Profile

Fill out a profile to begin the process. It just takes a couple of minutes and there’s no obligation. It’s a no-pressure way to start a conversation about your semester.

2. Phone Interview

Let’s get to know each other! We’ll schedule a time to chat and learn more about you. We’ll answer your questions and we’ll make sure Team Expansion is the right fit for the work God has placed on your heart.

3. Application

Next, you will fill out the official Pathways application.

4. Participate in Online Training Session

Once your application is approved, you will be invited to attend a few video training sessions. We’ll addreess things like expectations, fundraising, and answer all your questions.

5. Support Raising

Along the way, you will be raising support. We’ll help you learn how to build a support team that will help sustain you with prayer and finances during your internship.

6. Complete Your Pre-Departure Checklist

We’ll help you make a list and check it twice: visas, passports, packing list, etc. Make sure you have everything you’ll need for an unforgettable semester!

7. Attend Pre-Field Orientation (PFO)

PFO is an awesome 1-week training experience that prepares you for your weeks on the field. You will spend a week with all of the Pathways interns at Team Expansion’s home office and prepare your hearts and minds.

8. Go and Make Disciples

For 8-weeks in the summer you will work alongside experienced missionaries in the field you chose. Learn, try, experience, grow. This is a semester you will never forget.

9. Debriefing

The final week of Pathways is a debriefing. Spend a week at Team Expansion’s home office and process the many things you’ve experienced and what God wants you to do next.

Have More Questions?

Jump to the FAQs

Or start a no-obligation conversation by filling out the form below!

Are you Ready
for an Unforgettable
Summer?

Pathways is your chance to experience missions, make a real difference, and gain internship credit for college.

APPLICATION DEADLINES (application contains the form, background check, transcript, fee, and picture)

  • Summer 2024
    • Service Dates: May 18 – July 26
    • Pre-Field Orientation (PFO):  May 18-23
    • Early Bird Registration: October 13, 2022 (applications after this date are $50, goes toward support raising)
    • Deadline: December 1, 2023
Location

Summer 2024 Locations: Tanzania, Taiwan, S Asia, Spain, & Middle East

Age

18+

Duration

Summer (May - July): 10 Weeks

Training

While the entire Pathways experience will provide hands-on training, we will also provide you with a few different training opportunities to get you ready to go.

Want to Learn More About the Pathways Summer Missions Internship?

Fill out the profile below to begin a no-obligation conversation. Let’s get to know each other and discover if Pathways is the right fit for you.

Pathways Program Details

Duration: 10 Weeks (summer)

Available Locations: We have varying fields from around the world to choose from each year.

Requirements: 18+, Approved Application

Cost: $6,500

Download the Pathways Brochure

FAQs

Who is Pathways for?

Have you ever thought that God might be calling you into missions? Do you want to see what life is like overseas?Are you convicted by the reality of the unreached and want to do something about it? Then Pathways is for you! Pathways internships are about experiencing the reality of missions work among unreached peoples.

 

Will I get to choose which field I go to?

You will be asked for your top three fields and why you feel drawn to them. Because of many factors, Team Expansion does not guarantee that you will get your top field choice. But we do guarantee that, if you are willing to learn and follow God’s leading, you will have an unforgettable summer!

 

What is covered in the money we have to raise?

As a Pathways intern, you must raise $6,500 for the summer term, regardless of which field you go to. That money will cover everything from when you arrive for training to when you leave Louisville to return home: flights, visas, food, lodging, language school, ministry expenses, and even some fun money.

 

What if I raise more than the funds needed?

If you raise more than the required amount, you have a number of options, including stipend, reimbursements, donation, or reserve.

 

Will I need a visa? Vaccinations?

Possibly. Some countries require visas, some do not. It’s the same thing with vaccinations. But don’t worry; we at Team Expansion will ensure you have all the right information and paperwork at all the right times.

 

Do I need to know the language before I go?

You will spend part of your semester in some form of language training. Team Expansion believes that learning the heart language of a people is important if we are to reach them with the Gospel, but we also understand that there is only so much you can accomplish in just one summer!

 

What happens if something goes wrong?

From lost baggage to natural disasters, overseas travel carries a lot of variables. Team Expansion works to prepare for anything that might happen, and we cover the entire semester in prayer. We’ve already started praying!

Not Sure Where to Start?

Then let’s just start a conversation. No pressure. We’ll answer your questions and help you figure out your next steps.

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