Cultivate is a summer internship program offered in multiple global locations in 2016, including Florida, Minnesota, Kenya, Lebanon, Italy, and South Africa. The program runs from May 29-July 29 and provides training in outcome-based ministry, spiritual growth opportunities, and placements within Christian organizations. Interns will develop skills in their calling, create effective ministry models, strengthen their faith, and connect with the global church through cross-cultural experiences as part of the program. The document provides details on dates, locations, program components, requirements, and application process.

1. Fast Facts
Summer 2016
2016 Summer
Program Summary
A guide to Cultivate’s mission, vision,
outcomes, and program structure for the 2016
Summer Internship experience

2. Important
Dates
Application Deadlines:
 Global Locations: January 31
 U.S. Locations: March 31
Program Dates:
 Orientation Week: May 29-June 3
 Internship Placement: June 6-July 29

3. Program Locations
Cultivate is one program in multiple locations – you experience
the same program components in whichever unique ministry
location that you serve.

4. Florida

5. Fort
Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale interns serve at OneHope’s international
office with 100+ staff.
You are placed in an OneHope department relevant to
your skills, interests, and/or field of study.
Possible placements include:
• Communications
• Education Initiatives
• Product Development
• Research
• Cultivate
• Training
• Ministry Design
• Ministry Operations
• And more

6. Minnesota

7. Minneapolis
Minneapolis interns serve with Substance Church – an
urban, multi-site congregation with locations in downtown
Minneapolis and the Spring Lake Park suburb.
Here, you are placed in one of three teams: Missions,
Children’s, or Executive.
At Substance, you will fully engage in the life of the
congregation, learn the church’s ministry philosophy and
methods, and understand how to fully integrate outcome-
based ministry into local church work.

8. Kenya

9. Nairobi
Nairobi interns serve with International Christian Centre –
an urban, multi-site congregation with campuses
throughout Nairobi.
Here, you will begin with a rotation through different
ministry teams to find the best fit. Interns additionally serve
with OneHope regional teams and in ICC’s various
outreach ministries.
At ICC, you will fully engage in the life of the congregation,
learn the church’s ministry philosophy and methods, and
understand how to fully integrate outcome-based ministry
into local church work in an international context.

10. Lebanon

11. Beirut
Beirut interns serve with New Heights – OneHope’s Middle
East regional team whose work ministers to children +
youth throughout the region, located in the Lebanon’s
capital city, Beirut.
Here, you will be a part of a team that exists to share the
Gospel message with children across Lebanon and
neighboring countries through drama presentations.
Interns additionally support the regional team with various
projects.
At New Heights, you will fully engage in the life of the
ministry, learn the organization’s ministry philosophy and
methods, and understand how to fully integrate outcome-
based ministry into international non-profit work.

12. Italy

13. Rome
Rome interns serve with OneHope’s Europe regional
team, specifically supporting the coordination of
OneHope’s Year of Jubilee ministry in Rome.
Here, you will work with local partners to host and facilitate
short-term missions teams serving in Rome throughout the
summer.
With OneHope’s Europe regional team, you will engage
with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims entering Rome for
the Year of Jubilee – sharing God’s Word and building
friendships at the invitation at the Vatican.

14. South Africa

15. Limpop0
South Africa interns are based at Shikwaru Lodge in
Limpopo Province, South Africa. The lodge is located 2hrs
from Johannesburg. Website: shikwaru.co.za
Here, you will work with the OneHope Southern Africa
team to support local churches in developing,
implementing, and evaluating city-wide outreach
campaigns to children and youth.
With OneHope’s regional team, you will train coordinators
to design intentional outreaches, and promote the
development of long-lasting networks of schools,
churches, and non-profits.

16. Program Outcomes
Cultivate is an outcome-based initiative – everything we do is
to accomplish four primary goals.

17. Learn your calling.
God creates and redeems each individual for His
glory and their good. We invite you to seek a
better understanding of the Gospel and its
implications for all of life. You’ll better discern
your strengths and weaknesses, as well as your
passions and how they are expressed. The
experience is designed to help you refine your
understanding of your calling, vocation, and
purpose.
Why It Matters

18. Strengthsfinder 2.0
Each intern takes this assessment by the Gallup
Organization to identify his or her top five strengths. You
will reflect upon and refine these strengths during your
internship in conversations with your manager, APC,
and/or Cultivate staff.
Root Groups
Interns in each location participate in Root Groups –
intentionally-designed small groups that create space for
prayer, conversation, encouragement, and spiritual
practice. Either APCs or OneHope staff facilitate each
Root Group.
Weekly Update
You will meet one-on-one weekly with your APC or an
OneHope staff member to discuss guided reflections and
interpret the impact of your internship experience.
What We Do

19. Create better ministry.
What is “ministry success?” You are trained in
outcome-based ministry, OneHope’s
collaborative and tool-based philosophy of
ministry that aims to pursue ministry faithfulness
and effectiveness. Interns are placed in
generalist or specialist ministry roles to research,
design, and/or implement outcome-based
ministry models and programs.
Why It Matters

20. Ministry Placement
You serve in your ministry placement with an OneHope or
partner ministry team. OneHope department leaders
and/or partner ministry leaders identify projects and
activities that will further the organizational mission and
vision. You apply the outcome-based ministry design
process to conduct research, design effective solutions,
implement, and/or evaluate progress on those ministry
projects.
Outcome-based Ministry Training
Interns are trained in the outcome-based ministry
paradigm, learning its fundamental principles, tools, and
applications. OBM is both a philosophy and a process;
subsequently, you will both consider its implications for
ministry work and learn to apply it in daily activity. You will
participate in overview training during Orientation Week,
and go deeper in each component throughout the
internship.
What We Do

21. Grow your faith.
Cultivate interns engage in Scripture, Christian
community, and spiritual disciplines in pursuit of
the Spirit-led life. You will learn from the diverse
perspectives of your peers, OneHope staff, and
members of OneHope’s broader ministry family.
Together we will seek to better love God and
neighbor by discovering how to engage rapidly
changing cultures.
Why It Matters

22. Worldview Development
What shape should ministry practice, discipleship, and
evangelism take in the 21st century? Interns discuss,
consider, and refine their understanding of cultural
engagement and ministry best practice in sessions taught
by OneHope staff and ministry partners.
Local Church
If you’re serving with a local church partner, you will
actively engage in the life of that community. If you’re
serving at OneHope’s international office or with one of our
regional teams, you will connect with diverse local
congregations in that location.
What We Do

23. Connect with the global Church.
By 2050, 67% of the world’s 2.5 billion Christians
will live in Africa, South America, or Asia. You will
connect with theologically, nationally, and
culturally diverse Christians to better understand
ministry in the global Church. Every ministry
placement – from Minneapolis to Beirut – is an
intentionally cross-cultural experience.
Why It Matters

24. Cross-cultural Education
Each internship location – from Minneapolis to Beirut – is
an intentionally cross-cultural experience. You begin the
process of understanding your own culture, the culture of
others, and experience how the two can intersect for
meaningful relationships and impactful ministry.
Cohort Experience
Cultivate internships are intentionally-designed cohort
experiences. One of the best avenues of development –
and most impactful elements of the internship – is the
community formed by diverse individuals living and serving
together for Kingdom growth.
What We Do

25. Program Logistics
Your questions about pay, travel, college credit, and more –
answered.

26. Pay
You will receive a $1000 stipend for the summer - $125
per week. This is to cover food + other personal expenses.
Housing + utilities are provided – each location has a
different housing arrangement.
Orientation Week + any vacation are not paid.

27. Travel
You are responsible for the following:
 Travel to Fort Lauderdale for Orientation Week
 Travel to your internship location
 Travel from your internship location to home
Fundraising is optional and your responsibility.
U.S. interns are strongly encouraged to bring their
personal vehicle.

28. College
Credit
Many former interns have received college credit for their
internship experience.
You are responsible for providing the Cultivate team with
paperwork from your school – we’ll complete what you
need!

29. FAQ
Can I come late?
Orientation Week is foundational for a great summer
experience – we don’t allow interns to miss it.
What exactly will I be doing?
The program components – Learn, Grow, Connect, Create
– describe the basic activities each week. Specific projects
are designed in the spring for each location.
Is this “all expenses paid”?
No. You are responsible for all travel, and your daily living
expenses. The stipend may or may not be enough for
these, depending upon your spending choices.

30. FAQ
Is this associated with a denomination?
OneHope is an evangelical, non-denominational non-profit
that serves thousands of churches globally. Interns come
from a variety of traditions.
Is this a missions trip?
No. Interns are hired to work in professional ministry
settings. Your growth is an important priority; however, this
is a job with corresponding expectations.
What’s the relationship between OneHope and
Cultivate?
Cultivate is a OneHope initiative – all Cultivate staff are
OneHope employees, and Cultivate exists to further
OneHope’s mission.

31. Other
Upon being accepted to the program, we’ll provide you
with a packet that covers all the details for your location –
packing lists, travel logistics, medical information, etc.
Our team is always available to answer more questions.
Email us: DOcultivate@gmail.com

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Conversation
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33. Ready to
Apply?
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