Fast Facts

Summer 2016

2016 Summer Program Summary

A guide to Cultivate’s mission, vision, outcomes, and program structure for

the 2016 Summer Internship experience

Important Dates

Application Deadlines: Global Locations: January 31 U.S. Locations: March 31

Program Dates: Orientation Week: May 29-June 3 Internship Placement: June 6-July 29

Program Locations

Cultivate is one program in multiple locations – you experience the same program components in

whichever unique ministry location that you serve.

Florida

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale interns serve at OneHope’s international office with 100+ staff.

You are placed in an OneHope department relevant to your skills, interests, and/or field of study.

Possible placements include:

• Communications• Education Initiatives• Product Development• Research• Cultivate

• Training

• Ministry Design• Ministry Operations• And more

Minnesota

Minneapolis

Minneapolis interns serve with Substance Church – an urban, multi-site congregation with locations in downtown Minneapolis and the Spring Lake Park suburb.

Here, you are placed in one of three teams: Missions, Children’s, or Executive.

At Substance, you will fully engage in the life of the congregation, learn the church’s ministry philosophy and methods, and understand how to fully integrate outcome-based ministry into local church work.

Kenya

Nairobi

Nairobi interns serve with International Christian Centre – an urban, multi-site congregation with campuses throughout Nairobi.

Here, you will begin with a rotation through different ministry teams to find the best fit. Interns additionally serve with OneHope regional teams and in ICC’s various outreach ministries.

At ICC, you will fully engage in the life of the congregation, learn the church’s ministry philosophy and methods, and understand how to fully integrate outcome-based ministry into local church work in an international context.

Lebanon

Beirut

Beirut interns serve with New Heights – OneHope’s Middle East regional team whose work ministers to children + youth throughout the region, located in the Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut.

Here, you will be a part of a team that exists to share the Gospel message with children across Lebanon and neighboring countries through drama presentations. Interns additionally support the regional team with various projects.

At New Heights, you will fully engage in the life of the ministry, learn the organization’s ministry philosophy and methods, and understand how to fully integrate outcome-based ministry into international non-profit work.

Italy

Rome

Rome interns serve with OneHope’s Europe regional team, specifically supporting the coordination of OneHope’s Year of Jubilee ministry in Rome.

Here, you will work with local partners to host and facilitate short-term missions teams serving in Rome throughout the summer.

With OneHope’s Europe regional team, you will engage with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims entering Rome for the Year of Jubilee – sharing God’s Word and building friendships at the invitation at the Vatican.

South Africa

Limpop0

South Africa interns are based at Shikwaru Lodge in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The lodge is located 2hrs from Johannesburg. Website: shikwaru.co.za

Here, you will work with the OneHope Southern Africa team to support local churches in developing, implementing, and evaluating city-wide outreach campaigns to children and youth.

With OneHope’s regional team, you will train coordinators to design intentional outreaches, and promote the development of long-lasting networks of schools, churches, and non-profits.

Program Outcomes

Cultivate is an outcome-based initiative – everything we do is to accomplish four primary goals.

Learn your calling. God creates and redeems each individual for His glory and their good. We invite you to seek a better understanding of the Gospel and its implications for all of life. You’ll better discern your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your passions and how they are expressed. The experience is designed to help you refine your understanding of your calling, vocation, and purpose. Why It Matters

Strengthsfinder 2.0Each intern takes this assessment by the Gallup Organization to identify his or her top five strengths. You will reflect upon and refine these strengths during your internship in conversations with your manager, APC, and/or Cultivate staff. 

Root GroupsInterns in each location participate in Root Groups – intentionally-designed small groups that create space for prayer, conversation, encouragement, and spiritual practice. Either APCs or OneHope staff facilitate each Root Group.

Weekly UpdateYou will meet one-on-one weekly with your APC or an OneHope staff member to discuss guided reflections and interpret the impact of your internship experience.

What We Do

Create better ministry. What is “ministry success?” You are trained in outcome-based ministry, OneHope’s collaborative and tool-based philosophy of ministry that aims to pursue ministry faithfulness and effectiveness. Interns are placed in generalist or specialist ministry roles to research, design, and/or implement outcome-based ministry models and programs.

Why It Matters

Ministry PlacementYou serve in your ministry placement with an OneHope or partner ministry team. OneHope department leaders and/or partner ministry leaders identify projects and activities that will further the organizational mission and vision. You apply the outcome-based ministry design process to conduct research, design effective solutions, implement, and/or evaluate progress on those ministry projects.

Outcome-based Ministry TrainingInterns are trained in the outcome-based ministry paradigm, learning its fundamental principles, tools, and applications. OBM is both a philosophy and a process; subsequently, you will both consider its implications for ministry work and learn to apply it in daily activity. You will participate in overview training during Orientation Week, and go deeper in each component throughout the internship.

What We Do

Grow your faith.  Cultivate interns engage in Scripture, Christian community, and spiritual disciplines in pursuit of the Spirit-led life. You will learn from the diverse perspectives of your peers, OneHope staff, and members of OneHope’s broader ministry family. Together we will seek to better love God and neighbor by discovering how to engage rapidly changing cultures.

Why It Matters

Worldview DevelopmentWhat shape should ministry practice, discipleship, and evangelism take in the 21st century? Interns discuss, consider, and refine their understanding of cultural engagement and ministry best practice in sessions taught by OneHope staff and ministry partners.

Local ChurchIf you’re serving with a local church partner, you will actively engage in the life of that community. If you’re serving at OneHope’s international office or with one of our regional teams, you will connect with diverse local congregations in that location.

What We Do

Connect with the global Church. By 2050, 67% of the world’s 2.5 billion Christians will live in Africa, South America, or Asia. You will connect with theologically, nationally, and culturally diverse Christians to better understand ministry in the global Church. Every ministry placement – from Minneapolis to Beirut – is an intentionally cross-cultural experience.

Why It Matters

Cross-cultural EducationEach internship location – from Minneapolis to Beirut – is an intentionally cross-cultural experience. You begin the process of understanding your own culture, the culture of others, and experience how the two can intersect for meaningful relationships and impactful ministry.

Cohort ExperienceCultivate internships are intentionally-designed cohort experiences. One of the best avenues of development – and most impactful elements of the internship – is the community formed by diverse individuals living and serving together for Kingdom growth.

What We Do

Program LogisticsYour questions about pay, travel, college credit, and

more – answered.

Pay

You will receive a $1000 stipend for the summer - $125 per week. This is to cover food + other personal expenses.

Housing + utilities are provided – each location has a different housing arrangement.

Orientation Week + any vacation are not paid.

Travel

You are responsible for the following: Travel to Fort Lauderdale for Orientation Week Travel to your internship location Travel from your internship location to home

Fundraising is optional and your responsibility.

U.S. interns are strongly encouraged to bring their personal vehicle.

College Credit

Many former interns have received college credit for their internship experience.

You are responsible for providing the Cultivate team with paperwork from your school – we’ll complete what you need!

FAQ

Can I come late? Orientation Week is foundational for a great summer experience – we don’t allow interns to miss it. What exactly will I be doing? The program components – Learn, Grow, Connect, Create – describe the basic activities each week. Specific projects are designed in the spring for each location. Is this “all expenses paid”? No. You are responsible for all travel, and your daily living expenses. The stipend may or may not be enough for these, depending upon your spending choices.

FAQ

Is this associated with a denomination?OneHope is an evangelical, non-denominational non-profit that serves thousands of churches globally. Interns come from a variety of traditions. Is this a missions trip? No. Interns are hired to work in professional ministry settings. Your growth is an important priority; however, this is a job with corresponding expectations. What’s the relationship between OneHope and Cultivate? Cultivate is a OneHope initiative – all Cultivate staff are OneHope employees, and Cultivate exists to further OneHope’s mission.

Other

Upon being accepted to the program, we’ll provide you with a packet that covers all the details for your location – packing lists, travel logistics, medical information, etc.

Our team is always available to answer more questions. Email us: DOcultivate@gmail.com

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