Colombia - Embark - Prison Fellowship Ministry

The Latin America region has a vision to transform lives in dynamic communities. You'll serve in your area of focus while being part of localized summer ministry experiences. You'll also be poured into by a team of missionaries as you learn more about your gifts and passions. Our hope for this experience is that you will grow in your relationship with God, expand your skill set, be more prepared to disciple people from other cultures, and perhaps discern a long-term call to missions and ministry.

You will work together as a team in Medellín, Colombia, to serve families impacted by incarceration. Responsibilities will include developing programming and engaging in dynamic, recreational activities that include evangelism and discipleship. Potential ministry projects include, but are not limited to, the following: day camps, events in local neighborhoods, soccer and basketball activities, field trips within the city, educational support, and more. You will also have the opportunity to minister to youth in a juvenile detention center.

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Responsibilities

• Develop programming to improve evangelistic activities.
• Participate in day camps, local events, and sports ministries.
• Minister to youth in a juvenile detention center.

Skills

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Comfortable sharing and talking with others.
• Able to relax and have fun in varied environments.
• Creativity
• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Intermediate Spanish ability is a plus but not required.

Other Information

• You will be serving from mid-June to mid-August.
• You will live in Medellin, Colombia at the seminary and with local believers.
• Cost will be $3,000 (this includes travel expenses).
• This is a volunteer internship that requires raising financial support through ministry partners.

During your time with Embark you will serve with One Mission Society, build relationships with youth and young adults, receive mentorship from experienced missionaries, work alongside a team of other like-minded OMS interns, expand and hone your skill set, and grow in your ministry approach to evangelism, discipleship and communicating your testimony.

The application deadline for this opportunity in 2024 has passed. If you would like more information, please contact us.