Expectations

Serving as a WorldWide Witness intern demands a high level of commitment. Here are some of the requirements:

Application

• Pray about this opportunity and your motivation.
• Read and agree with ACU's Faith Commitment.
• Submit all material needed for the processing of your application, i.e., online application and spiritual autobiography.
• Pay a non-refundable $40 application fee.
• Express preferences about where you want to go, but accept that the directors of WorldWide Witness have the final word about field assignments.

Training

• Communicate openly, frequently and respectfully with trainers and supervisors.

• Participate in training class BMIS 440 Short Term Missions (offered in spring).

• Find a supervising congregation and raise funds.
• Purchase medical insurance for the time of the internship.

On the Field

• Represent God, your sending church, ACU and WorldWide Witness in a Christ-like manner at all times.
• Maintain a good relationship with your fellow interns, both before and during the internship.
• Go as a learner and look for opportunities to be of service to others.
• Avoid any action that would compromise the integrity or effectiveness of your field supervisors.
• Support their ministry and doctrinal positions without reservation or complaint.
• Maintain an attitude of service and cooperation.
• Follow your supervisors’ guidelines with respect to opposite sex relationships.

Timeline 

1. October: Recruiting begins
2. November: Applications due
3. January: Start class begins
4. May-June: Departure for internships
5. August: Debriefing