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Global Impact Internship

Global Impact is a four-week global internship focused on sports ministry designed to invest in the next generation of leaders to see Jesus Christ transform the world of sports. It offers college athletes, and those who live in the world of sports, the opportunity to serve in a local ministry in an international setting. It will comprise 70% hands-on field ministry and 30% interactive classroom training. 

What is the purpose?
This internship program has a three-fold purpose:

1. GOD - To grow in a deeper relationship with God.
2. SPORT - To learn how to do sports ministry.
3. WORLD - To cultivate a heart for the nations. 

Where is this internship located? 
Locations and their corresponding month (June or July) for 2026 are still being determined.  In June of 2025, we held Global Impact at six separate locations around the world. 

What is the timeline for this internship?
Sept 1 to Nov 30 – Applications Open 

December – Review of Applications, Reference Checks, and Virtual Interviews Scheduled 

January – Notification of Selection 

Jan to May – Monthly virtual training meetings 

June or July (one month only) – In-Country Internship Program 

Aug to Dec (every other month) – Monthly post-trip virtual meetings

What are the qualifications to apply as an intern?
We are looking for candidates who are: 

  • Actively involved with FCA or a sports ministry on their campus or in their local community 

  • Recommended by an FCA staff person 

  • 25 years of age or younger 

What are the qualifications for FCA staff serving as Shepherds?
For the Shepherd role, we are looking for FCA staff who are: 

  • Experience discipling and caring for young adults 

  • At least 25 years of age 

  • Availability to attend monthly pre- and post-trip zoom meetings 

  • Experience traveling outside of the US (preferred) 

  • Availability to serve the entire four weeks (preferred)

If you are interested in learning more and potentially applying as an intern or shepherd for this internship program, please submit the interest form below.  We will connect you with someone on our team.  Also, you will be notified the day applications open with the link to apply.