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Young Adult Missionary Internship (YAMI)
While most short-term mission trips for young adults typically last 10-14 days, the Young Adult Missionary Internship is approximately 6 weeks and designed to give a more immersive experience into Christian ministry in another culture. The trip includes a week-long orientation, participation in a missions oriented class with various excursions, and various service opportunities at local churches and ministries in the Cape Town region of South Africa.
The Goals of the Missionary Internship Are:
That young adults would grow in Christian faith through cross-cultural experiences that expands their understanding of who God is, what God is doing around the world, and how they fit into God’s mission.
That young adults would live out that faith through sacrificial service to others.
That young adults would grow as future mission-minded leaders of the church.
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:18-20
Bible Institute of South Africa located near Cape Town in the Western Cape Province.
We will begin accepting applications in November. For more information please contact Pastor Matt Shields at pastormatt@alwm.org.
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” Psalm 96:3
If you might be interested in an even longer chance to stay and serve in South Africa, please contact Pastor Matt to see what opportunities might be available.
General Overview
“For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 13:47
The trip will begin with a week-long orientation led by Pastor Matt Shields, who has lived in and traveled to South Africa extensively over the past 15 years. This week will include visits to important historical and cultural sites.
For the rest of their stay, participants will live on a small Christian college campus near Cape Town called The Bible Institute of South Africa (BISA). They will spend time with the BISA students and participate in a week-long class on engaging with the Islam religion. Participants will also be involved with various ministries in local congregations and learn how these congregations are serving in the various communities.
This program is open to any Christian young adults. They do not need to be interested in becoming future missionaries or pastors, but if they are this would be a great way to “dip their toes in the waters” of ministry. Young adults simply need to have faith in the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” and an openness to learn from the experiences and diverse perspectives of others.
If you are interested in participating in this program or know someone that might be then please contact me at pastormatt@alwm.org.
In Christ,
Pastor Matt Shields | pastormatt@alwm.org