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GoTEN internships

Practice mission in real relationships.

Live, learn, and serve alongside experienced workers as you explore how God may use your skills, passions, and faith among unreached people.

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GoTEN interns learning and serving together

Immersive formation

Learn on the field, not only in a classroom.

Training and ministry happen together, with coaching that helps you process what you experience and apply what you learn.

Engage communities

Build relationships through home visits, kids programs, English classes, and ordinary moments of shared life.

Build practical skills

Learn cultural intelligence, storytelling, Discovery Bible Study, and disciple-making practices used on the field.

Receive mentorship

Process questions, calling, growth, and next steps with missionaries serving among unreached people.

Upcoming internships

Choose where you want to learn.

Both tracks combine team life, cross-cultural ministry, guided reflection, and practical preparation.

Phoenix Internship
Open

Serve locally. Grow globally

Phoenix Refugee Internship

Spend eight weeks living, learning, and serving alongside GoTEN’s Phoenix ministry teams. You’ll build relationships with refugee neighbors through home visits, English classes, children’s programs, and everyday moments of shared life. You will be living within walking distance of refugee communities. Along the way, experienced field workers will help you develop practical skills in cultural intelligence, spiritual conversations, storytelling, Discovery Bible Study, and disciple-making. Guided reflection, team life, and personal mentorship will help you process what you’re learning and discern how God may be leading you. This internship is designed for people exploring cross-cultural ministry, preparing for long-term service, or seeking hands-on experience among unreached people—without leaving the United States.

Dates
May 27, 2027 – Jul 23, 2027
Location
Phoenix
Program cost
$3,000.00
South Asia Refugee Internship
Open

Go deeper across cultures.

South Asia Refugee Internship

Spend eight weeks living, learning, and serving alongside GoTEN’s field team in South Asia. You’ll experience everyday life in a cross-cultural setting while building deep relationships and serving among unreached people. Through guided ministry experiences, team life, and personal mentorship, you’ll grow in cultural intelligence, spiritual conversations, storytelling, Discovery Bible Study, and disciple-making. Experienced field workers will help you process what you encounter, deepen your dependence on God, and discern how He may be leading you. This internship is designed for people exploring long-term missions, preparing for future cross-cultural service, or seeking an immersive opportunity to learn from established workers on the field.

Dates
Jun 1, 2027 – Jul 31, 2027
Location
South Asia
Program cost
$3,400.00

Funding and support

You will not raise support alone.

GoTEN provides coaching and a personalized fundraising page. Typical program budgets include housing, meals, transportation, and training materials.

Support includes

  • Personal fundraising guidance
  • A shareable fundraising page
  • Team-based preparation
  • Mentorship throughout the experience

Ready for deeper preparation?

Continue into pre-field residency.

The Missionary Training Residency combines extended training, ministry practice, peer accountability, and mentoring for people moving toward long-term service.

Explore the residency

Prepare for a life on mission

Take the next step and see where God leads.

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