Missionary Internships

Find Your Calling

Faithful Fishers offers two different internship programs. Our standard Missionary Internship is offered locally to those who want to grow in their ministry experience, leadership skills, and bible knowledge. Our Missionary Internship is a 1-year program designed to help people to find their calling by serving in various ministry contexts, learn leadership tools and principles, and receive a one-year seminary education that will act as a foundation to all their future growth and learning.

Our 1-year Missionary Internship is also a great way for those who are already serving in leadership positions but want to take advantage of 1-on-1 coaching, mentorship, and theological/biblical training.

Opportunities are available for applicants in the San Antonio, Texas, area as well as online via weekly Zoom sessions.

Apply today using the form below, or scroll down for more information concerning our International Missionary Internship.

International Missionary Internship

For qualified applicants with ministry and leadership experience, or for those who have successfully completed our local Missionary Internship, Faithful Fishers offers an International Missionary Internship designed to help aspiring missionaries find their home overseas.

Our International Missionary Internship is a on-going process that could last 3-5 years. It may include additional training and study, as well as short-term trips to designated countries, mid-term trips (3+ months), and eventually long-term sending to a selected countries. International Missionary Interns may select any of the countries Faithful Fishers is currently working in and take advantage of our worldwide network of pastors, missionaries, and leaders to ensure they have access to support and opportunities to minster on the ground where ever they may go. Serving in connection to our international partners ensures a smooth transition and provides the security of having support on the ground as well as support and oversight back home.

Successful International Missionary Interns will be cultured, experienced travelers, with friends around the globe. They will earn life-long leadership and networking skills and be equipped to teach and defend the word of God across multiple cultures, religions, and denominations. Upon successful completion of our Internal Missionary Internship, graduates will either be ordained and sent to live full-time in their selected field, or they can choose to help guide short term mission trips and continue spreading the joy of missions to others as part of the Faithful Fishers missionary team.

Apply today using the form below.

Internship FAQ

Can I become an overseas missionary?

Yes, through our internship processes, you will gain training and education that is invaluable in any ministry context. You will also have the opportunity to travel to the mission field and experience various aspects of ministry in a number of countries. Ultimately, we believe that God's calling is unique and guides each person, but assuming that is your God-given direction, pursuing overseas missions with Faithful Fishers is definitely an option.

Is there an age requirement/limit?

The minimum age is 16 years old, with parent approval and signature, though 18+ is preferred. There is no age-limit to our internship. As long as you are in good health, available for our required meetings, Bible School classes, and ministry opportunities, then you are eligible!

Can I be an intern from anywhere?

Our internships are primarily based in San Antonio, Texas. However remote internships are available if certain conditions are met. The intern must be available for weekly discipleship meetings on Zoom, must be actively involved in serving a church or ministry in their area, and must be willing to learn and practice new ministry training on their own or in context to their current ministry connection.

Can I be ordained after my internship?

Faithful Fishers does ordain and commission its own missionaries. Interns that complete the program, are accepted to continue as part of the Faithful Fishers team, and have a clear call and direction for ministry may be ordained or commissioned as the Holy Spirit leads. However, completion of our internship in no way guarantees ordination, commissioning, or placement on our team. Such inclusion is considered prayerfully on a case by case basis.

What does the day-to-day of the internship look like?

Our internship has a once-a-week mandatory discipleship meeting with one of our active missionaries. It also has a once a week mandatory lesson from the Living Word Bible School until the first year curriculum is completed. Beyond that, ministry may include, leading discipleship groups, joining outreach efforts in the city, preparing bible studies, helping organize events, media, etc, and whatever other opportunities may be necessary for your personal calling.