A Serge team in the Middle East is committed to witnessing the transformation and renewal of communities in the host country and surrounding regions through the power of the gospel for both the world’s good and God’s glory. We are offering a vocational internship opportunity designed for students and college graduates who have a desire to learn about the Middle Eastern region, engage in cross-cultural living and ministry, and conduct ethnographic research.
This opportunity may also provide opportunities to learn about cross-cultural counseling, counseling methodologies, member care, and teaching English as a second language.
Internship Details:
Duration: January 2027 – May 2027
Eligibility: This vocational internship is open to all adults aged 20+. It’s particularly well-suited for current undergraduates or graduate students pursuing studies related to Liberal Arts, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Counseling, Education, and Modern Languages and Culture.
The Context:
The Middle East remains one of the least-reached regions in the world. Despite legal restrictions and spiritual oppression, there exists a remnant of genuine believers who have placed their faith in Christ. Serge workers live in a diverse urban setting, offering opportunities to collaborate with refugee camps within the city and assist displaced individuals from neighboring countries. Serge workers in the region provide counseling, discipleship, teaching, and evangelism, partner with the local believers whenever possible, and strive to strengthen the local church.
Actively Participate in Team-Life (meetings, retreats, activities)
Be Mentored by long-term cross-cultural workers
Experience in living cross-culturally, relating to people of different cultures, and understanding the predominant belief systems in the region
Study spoken Arabic with a private tutor or in a classroom setting and begin to develop relationships within the community
Gain a deeper understanding of God’s work in the Middle East
Explore Opportunities for long-term service (opportunities and needs, understanding God-given giftings)
Must be a Christian and actively walking with the Lord with a desire to grow in your understanding of the Gospel at work in your life
Cross-culturally sensitive, with a heart for kingdom work in the least-reached regions, and interested in exploring this type of work vocationally
Mature, flexible, independent, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative.
If an undergrad student, must have the capability to complete required coursework online while participating in the internship.must be able to complete undergrad course requirements online
20 years old or above
Interested in Arabic language and culture, as well as an eagerness to engage with the local community
Willing to support raise
Willing to live closely alongside fellow interns and teammates, and yet with a good amount of independence, in an urban environment.
Serge is an international missions organization that sees God weaving together the frayed edges of our tattered world with His goodness, creating something beautiful.
At Serge, we believe we need the gospel as much as anyone else. It was while doing cross-cultural, team-oriented ministry that we discovered how challenging it is to be grounded in a biblical identity as sons and daughters of God—so, we began to develop discipling resources to preach the gospel to ourselves – so that we could go into the broken places of our world to reach souls, renew hearts and restore communities.
Today, our work consists of sending and caring for missionaries, mentoring and discipling ministry leaders around the world, and developing gospel-centered resources — such as Sonship and The Gospel-Centered Life — for on-going gospel renewal.
Serge Vision: https://youtu.be/mRmelQjw6C8
Core Values:
1) Centrality of the Gospel
2) Ministry from Weakness
3) Prayer for the Kingdom
4) Love for People
We have teams in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Types of Work:
Arts
Business for Transformation
Church Planting and Pastoral Ministry
Community Development
Counseling
Discipleship and Training
Education
Medical Missions
Missionary Kid Teachers
Youth and Children
Lengths of Service:
Long Term | 5 Years | 28 Locations
Serge Apprenticeship Program | 2 Years | 7 Locations
Internships | 6-8 weeks | Varies
Short Term Trips | 1-2 weeks | Varies
Learn more at www.serge.org
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