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.: Internship Program :.
"I came to Kenya with a list of unknowns about who I would meet, what I would do, and how God would change me. TI’s internship program gave me the opportunity to explore various ministries and even create one of my own! The faces of the children and the reality of there needs is something that will never leave me. One of my favorite aspects of this experience was the flexibility I had to follow the Holy Spirit, choosing where and how I would serve each day. Lastly, I cannot talk about this program without mentioning the facet of community. The Biblical community created on the compound opened my eyes to what God can do when we truly submit to His authority and call upon His name in our times of need."
- Kate, 2007 TI Intern
- To see young adults and teens Transformed through experiencing the Kenyan culture within different ministry settings; not by merely observing the culture but by taking part in the daily life of a Kenyan and meeting the needs of the needy.
- To transform the perspective and world view of the modern day Christian through cultural experiences and understanding.
- To create a setting which creates challenges for further growth in a personal relationship with Christ.
- To develop leadership skills, refine the use of Spiritual gifts, gain self significance, and become a servant leader.
- To benefit the Kenyan community through service projects and relationships.
- To benefit the individual through a life changing experience.
- Transformed International Internship Program is a non-profit non-denominational Christ based program. This ministry focuses on young adults over the age of 18 who want to be Transformed and challenged in their relationship with Christ, their relationship with people, their personal conduct and their view of a third world culture.
Each individual would be asked to make a commitment of 4 to 20 weeks. In this time, each person would:
- Experiencing different ministries in Kenya including working with orphans, street children, widows, those living in the slums, the needy, etc.
- Morning devotions and group meetings.
- Community outreach. This will include visiting with, ministering to, and praying with individuals and families in the community; visiting and serving other ministries and children’s homes; spending time with street children, and using the gifts God has given each individual to do ministry at churches and church events.
- Wash clothes by hand
- Cook traditional Kenyan food
- Get around on the public transportation
- Survive and function in a third world country
- Do basic farming
- Do basic budgeting and buying for a non-profit ministry in a third world country
- Understand the Kenyan culture, their struggles, dreams, desires, and every day living
- Work with orphaned, abandoned, and street children
- Meet the emotional needs of children and widows
- How to use their God given gifts and talents
- How to lead groups
- How to be a servant leader
- How to lead a disciplined and God honoring life
- How to effectively and Biblically handle and resolve conflict
Each person desiring to be a part of this ministry will complete an online or e-mail application including references. Each applicant will be approved by the appropriate leadership of this ministry.
Participating in this journey will require people to give up many modern and personal amenities as some locations may not have running water, showers, plumbing, electricity, and so on. But all these things are a part of the experience.
Space in this program is limited.
The goal with this ministry is to create a safe and somewhat comfortable environment in which people can experience the life changing adventure that I experienced while in Kenya.
Contact support@transformedinternational.org with your contact details to receive more information or to apply.
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