Global Programs
Encounter the kingdom of God, meet the global church, see yourself and your campus with new eyes.
At InterVarsity, Global Programs are opportunities for college students to participate firsthand in God’s work in a diverse and complex world. Since the 1970’s, these short-term, international mission journeys have sent students to serve and learn in more than a dozen countries each year. On a Global Program, you may participate in cultural and language exchange programs, serve with vulnerable populations and communities, minister alongside Christian brothers and sisters, or share the good news at college campuses overseas. Experience may be the best teacher, but without purpose, it quickly fades away. The purpose of Global Programs is to share the good news of God’s kingdom in the world. And your Global Program doesn’t end when you step off the plane after your trip. When God expands your heart for what he is doing in the world, you’ll love your own campus in fresh ways. Students have benefited from GPs by becoming more spiritually healthy; more in love with God and His world; more dependent on God in prayer; more confident in speaking from God’s Word; and more bold in sharing their faith with others. Many students have been able to get continuing education, independent study or internship credit from their participation in this GP. The multitude of experiences on this GP also reflect well when applying for job and graduate programs. Applicants for STiM are automatically placed on summer programs. However, you may apply to a program directly as well (contact jacob.foor@intervarsity.org for details). Locations:
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Encounter the kingdom of God all around the world with an InterVarsity Global Program.
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Village Schools International
Location: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Uganda
Dates: TBA (Early June to late July) Ministry Focus: Cultural and Language Exchange Cost: $3500 Learn More (Click Here) 8 million youth in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Uganda should be attending secondary school. Fewer than 6 million are. Those who are poor, those who are female, and those who are born in villages are the least likely to get the chance at an education. That needs to change. We believe everyone should get to go to school. VSI is looking for people who see their summer program as much more than a time to serve in the classroom. We want people willing to spend time after school and on weekends building relationships with their students. We want people who will use their talents and gifts to connect with their students and to contribute to life in our school community. Whether it is being involved in sports, music, or the arts, or helping teach everything from computers to auto mechanics, our desire to do more than focus on the subject we are teaching in school. We want to love people, we want to share the Gospel with our students and their families, we want to become members of the community where we serve. |
Kenya Global Program
Location: Kenya
Dates: May 28-July 8 Ministry Focus: Evangelism, justice, and local ministry support Cost: $5000 Learn More (Click Here) Building on a 40+ year history, Kenya GP students will experience first-hand what God is up to in this beautifully diverse and complex part of God’s world. Over 1000 students have participated since the Kenya GP started. Kenya is a nation of extremes: Extreme spiritual thirst alongside extreme spiritual lostness. Extreme poverty alongside extreme wealth. Evangelistic and service opportunities are everywhere. God’s heart for social justice in Kenya is constantly on display, and GP students will be exposed to the intersection of AIDS, Poverty, and Orphans. After a week of orientation, students will travel to ministry sites (2+ weeks) which will include living with Kenyan families and working alongside village or urban churches, teaching in schools and/or serving in orphanages. The final 2 weeks will include team service in slums of Nairobi and an introduction to Hindu and Muslim outreach, followed by debriefing and re-entry training. |
Kenya GP vid 3 Minute from J.D. Henning on Vimeo. 5 Min Kenya GP video from J.D. Henning on Vimeo. |
Global Urban Trek
Locations: 1) Nicaragua 2) Mexico 3) Thailand
Dates: June 19 - July 31, 2024 (tentative dates) Costs: $3500 Learn More (Click here) The Global Urban Trek is a summer immersion programs that focuses on the intersection of faith, justice, urban and global poverty, vocation and stewardship. We partner with local churches and non-government organizations (NGOs) to serve as our teachers, guide and mentors for our staff and students in Nicaragua. Our posture is live, listen and learn what God is already doing in these communities. As students experience daily life and the needs of this community, they may begin to sense God's call to longer-term service among the urban poor. |
The arrival of God's Kingdom is good news. Let us join Jesus as he brings his Kingdom to the urban poor.
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