The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, in partnership with Operation Mobilization, is establishing an international sports ministry internship. This 8-10 week experience is designed to send the next generation of sports leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Life-changing Impact 2012 Europe will equip and empower college athletes for international sports ministry.

Must be a college athlete who: 

• is open to exploring the possibility of serving on international or FCA staff when they graduate
• has two years of college (preferred)
• has prior FCA experience or other sports ministry experience (a plus)
• has a sports background

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. Towards the end of June interns will be teamed up and sent to different countries* throughout Europe to help host sports camps and clinics. After that the Interns will be part of the European Sports Leadership School where they will receive more training together with athletes and coaches from across Europe. To end the summer the interns have the opportunity to participate in an outreach during the Olympic Games. (Athletes that have to be back for training at the beginning of August have the option to opt out of this) Come join other athletes from around the world and learn how to use your sports background to impact the world for Christ.

Overview Itinerary:

            June 3rd            Fly to Europe

            June 4-7            Overview/Teambuilding

            June 8-17          International Sports Leadership Level 1 Training

            June 18-23        Torre Pellice Sports Camp

            June 24-30        Sports Camps across Europe

            July 1-20           International Sports Leadership Level 2 Training

July 21-25         Debrief and Training for outreach around the Olympics

July 27-Aug 13   Outreach around the Olympics

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. Prior FCA experience or other Sports Ministry experience is a plus.

Cost:
The cost is $3,685 plus airfare or approximately $4,550. Interns must commit to raising the full amount which will cover travel within Europe, housing and food. All funds must be submitted to OM.

Application Process:

1.       Complete the Application Process using link below.

2.       FCA will review all applications as they are received between now and January 30, 2012 and if accepted your spot will be reserved.

3.       March 31, 2012 - All applications due.

4.    Applications will be processed as they are received based on availability of program.

5.      April 20 - 50% of money due

6.      April 30 – Balance due of money due

To apply go to:
http://www.omusa.org/go/sports-missions
and scroll to the bottom of the page using the links under Impact 2012 Sports Ministry Internships

Contact Barry Spofford for more information or to let him know you are applying at 443-223-0189 or email him at bspofford@fca.org