Impact 2010
International Sports Ministry Internship
Bobbio Pellice, Italy (near Turin)
Summer 2010
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in partnership with Operation Mobilization, is establishing an international sports ministry internship. This nine week experience is designed to send the next generation of sports leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Life-changing Impact 2010 will equip and empower college athletes for international sports ministry.
Interns will gain a global perspective of international sports ministry while developing character and leadership skills in this cross-cultural learning environment which combines classroom teaching with hands-on training.
Interns will stay in northwestern Italy at Forterocca in Bobbio Pellice (TO) for the first three weeks of the internship. Training will incorporate classroom teaching, team and individual challenges and local field trips. Interns will receive training from experienced sports missionaries and teachers. Topics to be covered include: Biblical Basis for Sports Ministry, Cultural Sensitivity, Evangelism, Sports Ministry Models and Teambuilding. In July, interns will be teamed up and sent to different countries* throughout Europe to help host sports camps and clinics.
Come join other athletes from around the world and learn how to use your sports background to impact the world for Christ.
*Specific country information will be coming soon!
Overview Itinerary:
June 1-2 Fly to Italy
June 3 Overview
June 4-8 Orientation Teambuilding
June 9-15 Biblical Basis of Sports Ministry/Evangelism Training
June 16-25 Biblical Training/Models of Ministry
June 26-30 Go Weekend—Commissioning/Outreach Meetings
July 1-29 On-the field Experience (Camps and Clinics in Italy, Central Eastern Europe) Debrief in Bobio Pellice
Criteria:
This internship is for college athletes who have a desire to be trained in international sports ministry and a desire to be open to serving on international staff when they graduate. Two years of college is preferred. Strong consideration will be given to those with prior FCA experience.
Cost:
The cost is $4,000 (approx cost based on current airfares). Interns must commit to raising the full amount which will cover travel, housing and food. All funds must be submitted to FCA by May 1, 2010.
The application process is still open and FCA will review all applications as they are received between now and May 15th. Applicants will be informed whether or not they are accepted into the program immediately as they are completed.
March 30 – Acceptance emails were sent
Late applications will be processed as they are received.
April 20 - 50% of money due
May 10 – Balance due
Contact Barry Spofford for more information at 443-223-0189 or email him at bspofford@fca.org | 
