THE HAERENGA MISSION INTERNSHIP

Fighting human trafficking in South Asia?

Medical experience in Africa?

Serving the poor in an Asian slum?

Teaching English in ‘Closed Nations’?

Student outreach in the Pacific?

Kids ministry in the Philippines?

HAERENGA n. journey, trip, parting

A MISSION INTERNSHIP BUILT AROUND YOUR PASSIONS, GIFTS AND CALLING.

THERE’S AN APPRENTICESHIP FOR FIXING CARSTHERE’S APPRENTICESHIPS FOR BAKING CAKESNOW THERE’S AN APPRENTICESHIP FOR MISSION

The NZCMS Haerenga Mission Internship is about exploring serious, real-world mission. Like an apprentice, you’re placed under the care of experienced missionaries and ‘learn the trade’ through a hands-on experience typically lasting 3 to 6 months.

A MISSION INTERNSHIP?

Serious about exploring cross-cultural mission? Want to be equipped to live missionally in NZ? Is it time to be stretched and grown as you discover what global and local mission can look like?

The best way to learn mission is the Jesus model. He knew the way to equip his followers wasn’t to just give them some information or to send them on one short trip. He journeyed with them, showing them what mission was all about and inviting them to try it out. It was a mission internship!

Following the Jesus model, Haerenga interns are placed under the care of experienced missionaries, giving you a chance to ‘learn the trade’ by participating in real-world mission. Typically you’ll become part of a local mission team, making this a fully-immersive mission experience.

“Follow me.” The simple words Jesus used to call his mission apprentices. And he’s still saying it!

FOR THE SERIOUS, CURIOUS OR ADVENTUROUS

Haerenga is great for those exploring cross-cultural mission or who are taking steps towards longer term mission work. And even if you’re not sure if God’s calling you into cross-cultural ministry for life, Haerenga can still be a key step in your journey. In fact, we’ve designed the internship with three groups of people in mind.

THE SERIOUSFor those seriously investigating long-term mission engagement. It’s the best way to ‘test the waters’ of longer term mission and is a great platform to build on, giving a clear idea of what you could contribute, areas you could grow and opportunities that are available.

THE CURIOUSFor those pursuing or considering a particular vocation in NZ. A cross-cultural experience in that profession will enrich your understanding as you discover how to be missional within that field back home. Plus an overseas placement in your area of expertise looks great on a CV and many workplaces are looking for people with high ‘cultural intelligence’ who can navigate across cultures.

THE ADVENTUROUSFor those after a new challenge, moments of impact to tell, an experience unlike any other. You’ll face new situations, encounter new perspectives, brave unchartered territory. And who doesn’t love a new adventure?

So, whether you feel drawn into long-term overseas mission or not, the Haerenga Mission Internship could be the perfect pathway forward for you. And you never know what doors God will open up through the experience.

SO YOU’RE EQUIPPED FOR WHAT YOU’LL FACE, THE INTERNSHIP IS MADE UP OF TWO PHASES

PHASE ONE: STARTING THE JOURNEY

3-5 months

Preparation and training in your own context. Learn what you need to navigate the waters of a new culture. Grasp a fuller understanding of the missio Dei (‘mission of God’). Get equipped through videos, online interaction and personal coaching, all while remaining in your own context. There’ll be discussion about mission, God and culture; online training that helps you dive deeper into the Bible and grow your missional thinking; mentoring to help shape you as a missional disciple of Jesus.

PHASE TWO: CROSSING CULTURES

2-6 months

A new country, culture, climate. This isn’t just a two week mission trip - it’s real mission, living and learning alongside local mission workers in a fully immersive cross-cultural environment. Be stretched as you learn to rub shoulders with people who see the world through different lenses. Use your God-given gifts and strengths to serve local communities. Witness the realities of poverty. Laugh at your cross-cultural mishaps. See God step in as you step out. Discover what living God’s mission means for your life.

Haerenga is all about finding the opportunities and setting that’s right for you. That’s why we’ve identified such a wide range of placements. And if none of these suits where you believe God is leading, get in touch and we’ll see if we can find you something suitable.

ONE MISSION: MANY PATHWAYS

GUIDE

Ministry focus: some of the areas you’ll be able to focus on during your time – though you won’t be expected to work in all these areas!

Vocational opportunities: what you learn during this placement can be applied in these fields

Prerequisites: what’s recommended for this placement (though exceptions can always be made)

(In some cases we cannot list specific locations due to security concerns.)CURRENT PLACEMENTS

Until recently, this trauma hospital for victims of landmines and road accidents offered no help for patients’ mental recovery. This craft programme has been set up to aid their psychological recovery by keeping their minds and hands occupied. As it turns out, this has also been fantastic for the processing of friends and families of patients. This is all about building friendships and demonstrating the love of Christ in an environment where there’s often so much pain and tragedy.

Ministry focuses: Patient support, crafts, friendship building.

Vocational opportunities: Medical and hospital work, chaplaincy, the creative arts, art therapy, counselling.

Prerequisites: Well suited for an outgoing and empathetic person. Being gifted in arts and crafts would be useful, but not a necessity (if you’re willing to learn).

PATIENT SUPPORT AND RECOVERY IN CAMBODIA WITH ANNE McCORMICK

Nestled in a vast mountain range, this city serves as the gateway into some strategic parts of Asia. The region is populated by Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims, making this the perfect place to learn about sharing Jesus in a world of different beliefs. And for the adventurous, its home to some of the world’s most breath-taking treks. As part of a team of both locals and foreigners, you’ll grow in your relationship with God and passion to make him known as you worship, pray and journey together, and as you learn to hear and respond to God’s voice. If you’re prepared to take initiative, the opportunities here are endless (see the ministry focuses to get an idea of what you could do).

Ministry focuses: Children’s ministry and tuition, community development, discipleship and training, evangelism, unreached peoples, prayer & intercession, backpacker ministry, admin & office support, hospitality, networking with church leaders, youth group support, hosting short-term teams.

Vocational opportunities: Teaching, training, church work, cross-cultural navigation, leadership, kids and youth work, hospitality, adventure tourism.

Prerequisites: Depends on area of interest. Being prepared to take initiative is valuable.

MISSION & MOUNTAINS IN SOUTH ASIA WITH FRIENDS OF NZCMS

Today’s church is often seen as being religious, hypocritical, spiritually-void, culturally irrelevant and environmentally ignorant. Is there a way of reimagining the faith for this postmodern generation? Join a mobile intentional community seeking to live out a faith that’s vibrant and which connects with the concerns of today – a faith of depth, imagination, holism, creativity and concern for creation. This is all about learning to minister in a post-Christian context. Traveling by house-truck, you’ll travel with the team wherever God leads: whether visiting spiritual festivals in Europe, supporting Syrian refugees, training future leaders or supporting eco-villages. The best time for this placement is the European summer (June – August).

Ministry focuses: Post-modern ministry, intentional community, evangelism and discipleship, holistic spirituality, teaching at festivals, refugee support, environmental concern, incarnational mission, reaching musicians and creatives, ministering to ‘new agers,’ backpacker ministry.

Vocational opportunities: Pastoral ministry, church planting in the post-Christian West, arts and entertainment, environmental work, community building, minimalism.

Prerequisites: Adaptability is a must. Able to live in close quarters with others in the house truck.

MISSIONAL NOMADS IN EUROPE & NORTH AFRICA WITH THE THORNBERRYS

Many countries around the world are closed to mission work and evangelism. However, doors can be opened through teaching English. Through this door access can be gained to many strategic countries, where friendships can be built and Christ’s love can be shared. Education is also a powerful way to break the cycles of poverty, and often learning English opens up a wide range of opportunities for people.

Ministry focuses: English teaching, friendship building, unreached peoples.

Vocational opportunities: Teaching, TESOL, cross-cultural communication, government departments with a cross-cultural focus, human resources.

Prerequisites: A teaching or TESOL qualification will be necessary (though we can help find a short course to prepare you).

TEACHING ENGLISH (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN ASIA)

Have you wondered what it would look like to integrate your medical career with your faith? We can work with you to find a hospital or other suitable setting to fulfil the requirements of your medical training’s overseas placement, giving you the opportunity to further consider side-by-side your medical career and your place in God’s mission. We’ve already identified fantastic opportunities in Uganda and South Asia, and further opportunities are being explored. We’re also open to finding placements for those who are already fully qualified or for people in other medical fields (nursing, pharmacy, physio, dentistry etc.).

Ministry focuses: Each placement will provide additional experiences beyond the medical experience.

Vocational opportunities: Medicine, hospital work, medical mission, doctors without borders.

Prerequisites: This would be part of your medical training.

MEDICAL PLACEMENTS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

It may not sound all that exciting on the surface, but by living with this family you’ll gain profound insight into long-term cross-cultural ministry. The family have recently welcomed a new member into the clan, so an extra set of hands assisting with home-schooling their older daughters (both under 7) will free them to continue their engagement in their slum community. And, by being part of the family, you’ll be able to integrate into community life in a way typically not possible for short-termers. Expect to interact with your neighbours daily and learn some of the language. Placements would be for up to 2 months initially, but may be extendable up to 6 months in dialogue with the host family.

Ministry focuses: Child care and kids work, community development, slum ministry, team based ministry.

Vocational opportunities: Urban ministry, poverty alleviation, community based ministry or work, economic development, business, creation-care, teaching, youth and kids work.

Prerequisites: A passion for children. Willingness to live simply alongside the poor.

MISSIONAL HOME-SCHOOLING IN SOUTH EAST ASIA WITH NZCMS PARTNERS

Join a team in South East Asia seeking to bring Kingdom transformation within an urban slum. Using an incarnational approach, the team has relocated to a ‘pirate subdivision.’ They are seeking to introduce people to Jesus and his transformative way of life by becoming part of the community and living lives that demonstrate the nature of God’s Kingdom. During the placement (typically 1 month, though possibly extendable to 2 months) you’ll experience the true face of poverty as you’re hosted by a local family in their shack – sleeping as they sleep, eating as they eat, living as they live.

Ministry focuses: Community development, slum ministry, team-based ministry.

Vocational opportunities: Urban ministry, poverty alleviation, community based ministry or work, economics, business, creation care.

Prerequisites: Willingness to live simply alongside the poor. Applicants must be over 21. A fair amount of pre-reading will be required.

SLUM HOMESTAY EXPOSURE IN SOUTH EAST ASIA WITH NZCMS PARTNERS

Nick and Tessa support various social justice projects in Gulu, Uganda. Whether you have a medical background or not, the eight rural medical centres Nick oversees are an opportunity to learn about healthcare and caring for the poor. And the ‘Community Organising’ group Tessa supports, which empowers locals to identify and address problems in their own community, is a brilliant model for someone excited about a discipleship grounded approach to social justice. There’s also opportunities in primary education, teacher training and a fledgling theological college. Whatever your skills and passion, there’s space to get stuck in while living amongst the community with Nick and Tessa.

Ministry focuses: Community empowerment, medical support, administration, social justice, compassion, discipleship and mentoring, primary education, theological education.

Vocational opportunities: Medicine, administration, community organising, social work, advocacy & campaigning, primary education, teacher training, theological education.

Prerequisites: Depends on area of interest.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OR MEDICAL SUPPORT IN UGANDA WITH NICK & TESSA

FAQ

WHAT SORT OF CHARACTER TRAITS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN INTERNS?

We are looking for people of integrity, faith and passion. It’s essential that you have a living relationship with God and are teachable. Also, in many cases, placements require that you have the ability to take initiative – Haerenga isn’t for people who will sit on their hands until they are told to do something, but for motivated people eager to make things happen.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

It’s hard to give a precise figure as placement costs vary dependant on the length, location and ministry focus. We’ll help interns create a budget for their time based on variables such as travel, food and accommodation. In addition, there is a $600 fee that covers the core components of your training as well as the mentoring and support offered by the NZCMS team throughout your internship. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is expected to be paid when your application is accepted.

DO I NEED TO GO THROUGH THE TRAINING?

We require all interns to receive some training before they depart. This is to ensure that you’re fully prepared for what you’ll face overseas. Our experience has taught us that many issues can be avoided by solid preparation. So with very few exceptions, interns are expected to go through the training. Training is not just about mental knowledge either; woven in are opportunities to put in place some spiritual disciplines that will sustain you during your time overseas (and beyond!). Training is done online through video and catch ups with a NZCMS mentor, meaning you can weave it into your day to day life. We expect you will spend about 5 hours a week on your training and preparation.

WHEN CAN I START?

It’s best if a few interns are journeying together, so were currently expecting launch the next round of training in June 2016. If this timeframe doesn’t work for you and you need to start earlier or later, get in touch as we may be able to create a custom pathway just for you. Remember that you need to allow for at least three months of training (and fundraising) before you depart for your placement.

IF I APPLY WILL I BE ACCEPTED?

Because interns become contributing members of mission teams, our application process is quite substantial. We need to ensure that an applicant is suitable for cross cultural living and the particular placement you are interested in. In some cases, we may recommend another course or programme to better prepare you to become an intern in the future.

IS HAERENGA ACCREDITED WITH NZQA?

At present our internship is not NZQA accredited. However, we have a close relationship with Laidlaw College and Bishopdale Theology College, and we’re exploring how to make it possible for you to integrate your Haerenga Mission Internship into a diploma or degree with them. If you’re interested in studying the Bible and Theology this could be a great pathway and would give you a very solid foundation for future cross-cultural mission.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Visit missioninternship.co.nz and fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of the page, or get in touch on internship@nzcms.org.nz for more info.

For more questions and answers see the FAQ at missioninternship.co.nz

NZCMS is a Bible believing, Jesus centred mission group passionate about God’s Gospel and God’s Kingdom reaching all corners of the earth and all areas of society. We want to see God’s Word preached, God’s world know Christ, God’s creation restored, God’s Kingdom expand, God’s justice prevail and God’s peace reach all people, and we seek to equip God’s people to get in on all of that!

To learn more about our values and what else we do visit nzcms.org.nz/about

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Visit missioninternship.co.nz to fill out an enquiry form, or get in touch on internship@nzcms.org.nz to find out more