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Short-Term Missions

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Words matter. Successful church planting starts with knowing the language.

Join us on an immersive Language Learning Internship in one of five regions.

In each region, you’ll study a strategic language taught by local Muslims, receive mentoring from an experienced missionary team, and discover God’s heart for reaching the nations.

Why language learning?

Statistics show that workers who learn the language fluently are up to 5 times more likely to see churches planted than those who don’t. Spending your summer working on this crucial task will help prepare you for one of the most important callings of your life.

No one expects you to master a language during your internship. But the foundations and experience of the language learning process will set you up for future success on the field. When you are not in class, you’ll have opportunities to work alongside long-term workers in various ministry opportunities.

During this summer, you’ll gain a better understanding of what it means to be a long-term church planter and a clearer vision for how God can use you in the Muslim world.

So, what are you waiting for? Click on a location below to learn more and get started!

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Regions

Northwest Africa

Dates: Summer 2025 Location: Northwest Africa Team: Coastal Team
Status: Open

Northwest Africa spreads from the Atlantic Ocean to the border of Egypt. The clash of oceans, mountains, and the vast Saharan Desert make this region unlike any other in the world.

The Arab Gulf

Dates: Summer 2025 Location: The Arab Gulf Team: Oasis Team
Status: Open

Journey to the region where Islam was founded nearly 1,400 years ago. This historic heritage blended with modern advancement make for a rich cultural experience for any traveler.

South Asia

Dates: Summer 2025 Location: South Asia Team: The Urban Team
Status: Open

South Asia is a heady fusion of colors, languages, and flavors. Home to megacities filled with numerous people groups, it has become a strategic center for missions.

Middle East

Dates: Summer 2025 Location: Middle East Team: Desert Team
Status: Open

The Middle East is the spiritual heartland for Muslims everywhere. While there, you’ll experience the vibrant and diverse culture and witness how God is moving in this region.

The Caucasus

Dates: Summer 2025 Location: The Caucasus Mountains Team: The Mountain Team
Status: Open

The Caucasus Mountains boast almost every beauty a traveler might dream of: snowcapped mountains guarding clear lakes, alpine meadows, canyons painted by flowers, palm coasts, and ancient caves.

Qualifications
  • Born again believer for more than 2 years
  • Active in a local church for more than 1 year
  • Native English speaker
  • Able to spend several hours a day sitting and listening
  • Team player and encourager of teammates
  • Able to endure stressful situations with grace
  • Able to tolerate hot temperatures outdoors
What to expect in each region
  • 100 hours of language tutoring
  • Learning more than 1,000 spoken words
  • Learning through listening and playing games
  • Studying 4 hours every day, Sunday–Thursday
  • Personal & team ministry while outside of class
  • Weekend retreats on Fridays and Saturdays

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