Summer Experiences: United World Mission – Summer Intern in Central Asia

This country in Central Asia (undisclosed for security purposes) is 96% Muslim. 60% of the population is considered unreached, and it ranks 22nd in the world for persecution of believers. Though there are churches in the few larger cities, only 0.05% of the population is evangelical. Rural areas & large pockets of city populations have had no chance to hear the gospel. There’s a critical need for the support and encouragement of leaders within the church, as well as deep discipleship and equipping of believers in reaching out with the good news.

As part of the summer program, experience life as a cross-cultural worker immersed in a new culture, be mentored by experienced teammates, prayer walk the city & learn introductory language to connect with locals. You’ll leave Central Asia with a greater understanding of how God is moving in this part of the world and what contextualization of the gospel looks like in an unreached place.

What You’ll Experience:

• Learning culture, language and prayer walking in an unreached, Central Asian context
• Immerse in the culture by living with a host family
• Learn how to use your skills & giftings to glorify God
• Growing spiritually through team rhythms
• Volunteer opportunities at the medical clinic in eye & primary care as well as home visits.
• Opportunities to learn about general practice, pediatric physical therapy and eye-care in a cross-cultural context.
• Learning business for transformation in a Central Asian society

Housing/Transportation:

Most summer participants will live with a local family (in walking distance of team leads if available) to have an immersive experience. Bus system in the city to get around (the team will show you how!)