Positioning Young Adults to Reach their Mission Field
Missions Immersion is a discipleship and missions training experience designed to launch young adults into Great Commission living. Missions Immersion is a 10-month internship opportunity where you will gain experience and training in cross-cultural disciple making as you work and live in the community of Nelson, New Zealand. You’ll receive personalized discipleship to help you grow in your love and obedience to Jesus, to improve your overall health, and help you discern His future call on your life. You’ll have fun doing life with a community of Kingdom passionate young adults, and get to enjoy the beauty of New Zealand. Lastly, you’ll have an opportunity to take a trip to one of the South Pacific islands to serve and evangelize. Continue below for more information on the 10-month internship program.
10 MONTH INTERNSHIP
Key Dates
Application Due: 15th of July, 2024
$1500 due by 1st of November, 2024
Pre-Deployment Meetings Start: 2nd of September, 2024
Program Start Date: 10th of February, 2025
Program End Date: 15th of December, 2025
Requirements
You are between 19-30 years old
You have Demonstrated a Commitment to Follow Jesus
You are Called to Missions/Cross-Cultural Living
You have the Maturity to live without Supervision and hold down a Job Well
You have a Desire to Grow and Willingness to Change
You Walk in Love and Respect with Others
Training Tools
Evangelism, Discipleship Making, and House Church Planting Training from Solid Lives Ministries
Solid Lives Training Center Classes
Foursquare Missions - Career Missionary Training
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Finances
Support Raising: $5,300
Round Trip Flights (LAX to Nelson)
2 South Pacific Island Missions Trips
Team Retreat & Foursquare NZ Conference
Savings: $2,000
1st month's living costs
Set-up costs
LOCATION: Nelson, New Zealand
Welcome to the sunniest place in all of New Zealand! A region of around 73,000 people nestled on the North tip of the South Island surrounded by three national parks. This holiday destination is loved for it’s weather, natural beauty, outdoor recreation and charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will I be living?
In Nelson, New Zealand. A town of 50,000 people on the northern tip of the South Island. It's known for it's sunshine and National Parks. It's a very safe, easy to navigate town with a large arts and crafts market and strong tourism.
Who will I be living with?
You and your team will be finding a room to rent in one of the many large homes in Nelson's downtown area that cater to young adult travelers, You will share a room with other, same gender student from the Missions Immersion experience.
Where will I work?
You will find at least a part time job in the community of Nelson with assistance from The Harkins. The purpose of working is both to support yourself financially, but also to build relationships and catalyze ministry within the community.
What will a normal week look like?
A normal week will consist of personal rhythms of daily time with Jesus, exercise, work, and study. It will also consist of community rhythms of gathering with the Missions Immersion team for worship, prayer, teaching, and outreach. You will also meet weekly with a mentor. You will have a designated Sabbath each week for rest and play.
Who is overseeing this?
Kevin and Jessica Harkins are the overseeing directors, but they have asked both Foursquare Missions (FMI) and The Rock Network to provide oversight, accountability, and counsel to ensure the safety and well being for all involved.
What are the pre-deployment meetings?
Starting the first week of February, The Harkins will be meeting weekly on zoom with all accepted participants. This will be a time of training, encouragement, connection, and prayer to prepare you for your July deployment to New Zealand.
What ministry will we be involved in?
Your ministry involvement will include building relationships and disciple making within the community, assisting the Harkins with the launch of house churches in Nelson and their work with Foursquare in the South Pacific. They will collaborate with you to find what roles best fit your gifting and passions.
How many participants will there be?
We plan to accept between 8 young adults.
What about transportation?
Nelson is small enough that you can manage mostly on foot and bicycle. We are recommending everyone purchase a bike upon arrival. The Harkins will have a van to transport everyone on longer trips.
Key Scripture:
Hebrews 12:1-2 ESV Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Core Values
Living from the Love of God
Prioritizing His Presence and Word
Walking in Authenticity
Choosing a life of Courage
Making room for Creativity
Embracing our connection in Community
Thriving from rhythmns of Health and Rest