Before you apply, please read and prayerfully consider the following:

The step of faith you are considering is significant. The 3.0 Summer Internship is designed
to stretch you, challenge you, and develop you as a leader who serves God in such a way that
lives, communities, and the Church itself are transformed by the radical love of Jesus Christ.
The impact of the 3.0 Missional Internship is profound. Children’s lives are changed, desperate
needs are met, and congregations awaken to new possibilities as they reconnect with their own
neighborhoods. But no one is changed or blessed as much as the interns themselves. It has been
a joy to watch interns grow in their faith and catch a vision of what the Church can and should
be – the people of God humbly serving others, blessing the world through the sharing of His
unconditional love.

But the 3.0 Missional Internship is not for everyone. If you are looking for a job or a paycheck,
this isn’t for you. 3.0 is hands-on mission work, an opportunity for spiritual growth, a season to
reflect on God’s plans for your life and to be equipped for a lifetime of living out your faith in a
way that is authentic and transformative.

If you lack relational maturity, 3.0 will be difficult for you as well. One of the key components
of the internship is living in community. Most handle this very well, but for some it is the most
difficult part of the summer. Interns come with a wide-range of backgrounds, life-experiences,
theologies, and, well, quirks! It is important to respect differences, be considerate, and work
through any disagreements or issues that arise. With that said, you will likely develop some
of the deepest and most life-nurturing relationships imaginable over the summer. Past interns
continue to meet up on their own, pray for one another, celebrate victories, and support one
another through difficult times….and of course, harass one another in love via facebook. Interns
come as strangers, but they leave as family.

Responsibility and a solid work ethic are also critical traits. A lot is expected of selected
applicants. You will work each day at your mission site, complete assigned reading, do your
part to keep your living space clean, engage in group discussion, mentoring, accountability, and
worship. None of the components of the internship are optional. When an intern chooses not
to fulfill his/her responsibilities, it has a very detrimental effect on the experience of the other
interns. We will of course work with anyone who is genuinely struggling, but if there is simply
no commitment to fulfill responsibilities, termination may be the only valid option. There is
plenty of time to complete everything expected of you and most interns have little difficulty with
this, but it is an important thing to consider before applying.

Nearly every past intern has said the 3.0 Missional Internship is one of the most important and
significant experiences they have ever had. In addition to the countless lives that are impacted
by the intern’s service, it is literally life-changing for many of the interns themselves. One of our
greatest joys is to hear of all the ways the summer continues to shape their lives as they re-direct

their studies and plans for the future, initiate new ministries in their communities, and work to
help existing ministries/congregations become more outwardly focused. One of the greatest
blessings is the joy they take in their relationships with one another, long after the summer is
past.

We want God’s perfect will to be accomplished in your life, in the lives of those served by 3.0
interns, and in the congregations and agencies who participate in this effort. We know that God
is calling many to take this step of faith, and if God is calling you, we pray you will hear that call
and respond boldly. If we can answer any questions or pray for you in any way, please let us
know.

His,
Rev. Don Woolley
Rev. Jean Tippit