“Why not take your first step?”

The Stepping Stones Internship is designed to enable and equip you to learn about ministry in a Central Asian setting. It will give you a taste of what ministry in Central Asian is like, which could develop into serving cross-culturally long-term. 

The internship runs from September to June each year, and is based in a city that provides many ministry opportunities.

The Internship is run by experienced workers who have had many years of experience serving cross-culturally and training people in ministry. They will be leading and mentoring the interns, giving them the opportunity to observe and contribute to ongoing ministries in Central Asia.

Components of the People International Internship:

1. Group Learning Days

• Mission in the Bible
• Ministering in a cross-cultural setting
• Spiritual Formation
• Language learning
• Ministry skills

2. Practical Ministry Experiences

You will be living in a city where you will be able to experience many different ministries and learn from them. Some of these ministries include:

• English Conversation clubs
• Refugee Ministry
• University Ministry
• Hospitality Ministry

3. Opportunity to discover long term ministry options

There will be opportunities to discover long term ministry options in neighbouring Central Asian countries. 

The standard internship runs from September through June. The program will have you traveling and experiencing ministry throughout Central Asia. In the event you cannot commit to 9 months the time and duration can be negotiated.

Cost:  ask

If needed, training will be offered on how to raise  a team of financial support and prayer partners from your home church and individuals that you know.