Is God calling you to use business as a mission (BAM)? Our BAM internship offers you a unique opportunity to explore your calling and make a tangible impact in the lives of those living outside their homelands.
During your BAM internship in New York City, you’ll get:
- Hands on business and ministry experience
- Mentors invested in your spiritual formation and professional development
- Evangelism and outreach training in the context of your work
You’ll get to be a part of engaging Unreached People Groups (UPGs) in order to start churches through them.
We consider a people group unreached when there is no indigenous community of Jesus’ followers able to engage this people group with church planting. Technically speaking, less than 2 percent of the population actively follows Jesus
Through a blend of business operations, community outreach, and spiritual growth, you’ll gain the tools you need to serve God effectively wherever He calls you.
Turn Your Passion into Action with a BAM Internship
Our BAM internship program will equip you for kingdom work.
This BAM internship is for you if you want to:
- Discern your calling for how to use business as ministry and hone your gifts
- Build cross cultural relationships in a professional setting
- Learn effective outreach and evangelism strategies that flow into discipleship
- Make a real difference in the lives of Unreached People Groups
Focuses of BAM Internships
Here’s how you’ll spend your time, including an hourly breakdown per week of our BAM internships:
1. Business Operations🏬
- Expect to work about 24 hours per week in a community center/business. You’ll learn about how to run all aspects of the business.
- Throughout the internship, you will attend ministry training including but not limited to: cross cultural evangelism, disciple making, and reproducible church planting. You will then be expected to practice some of these skills as you interact with people at the center or business. These tools will equip you to initiate spiritual conversations and build relationships that can be continued outside of your assigned work hours.
- Expect to attend staff meetings and other all staff events.
2. Community Center🏫
- Expect to work about 8 hours per week in a community center/business. This can include running classes, events, programs, etc.
- Expect to attend regular community center planning meetings.
3.Neighborhood Ministry🌇
- Expect to invest about 8 hours per week doing outreach in the local community. This will mostly be in conjunction with your house church and/or business activities.
- You will be given assignments throughout the program that will push you outside your comfort zone. You will be asked to do things such as engaging strangers with the Gospel and other direct forms of evangelism.
- You will have the opportunity to share your story/testimony and share the Gospel with numerous people each week.
- Be prepared to follow ministry methods taught by trainers and coaches.
- Be ready to follow the instructions developed by leaders based on their experience, and be open to correction.
BAM Internships FAQs
How Long Are BAM Internships?
Our BAM Internships are typically 2 months long and require participation as full time interns.
Who Are BAM Internships for?
Anyone who has a passion for Unreached People Groups (UPGs) and is receptive to learning new things. No matter your experience level, you can apply.
What Does a Typical BAM Intern Week Look Like?
Your typical week will consist of full time work and training 6 days a week. We will NOT schedule ministry activities or training on your day off.
You will be expected to do ministry on days and times set by your supervisor(s). However, it is not always your typical 9 – 5 job schedule and adjustments can be made as needed. Peak ministry time is often in the evenings and on weekends.
What BAM Skills Will I Learn?
During your Bam Internship, your experience could include:
- Business operations – entering and analyzing data, reviewing reports, initiating supply orders, completing opening/closing tasks, and following procedures
- Project management – leading and completing projects related to inventory, business operations, or community programs
- Customer service – learning names, building relationships with customers, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone
- Social media – creating content, responding to messages, evaluating metrics, and adapting strategies
- Intercultural communication – interacting daily with our diverse team in person and through apps to ensure smooth operations
Can I Get College or Seminary Credit for My BAM Internship?
If you want to use your BAM internship as credit towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree, let us know so we can collaborate with your school to see if we can meet their requirements.
Where Are BAM Internships?
Our BAM internships are in person in New York City.
Are BAM Scholarships Available?
Scholarships may be available for those who apply early. If you are interested in learning more about scholarships, be sure to include that in your application email.
Is it a Paid BAM Internship?
No, but may be available. (See above.)
Do You Provide Housing for BAM Interns?
Housing is included in the cost of your BAM internship.
Can I Fundraise for My BAM Internship?
International Project offers the option to raise support to cover the cost of BAM internship positions.
We can create a ministry account and link for supporters to give to your internship.
What Is the Cost for a BAM Internship?
The cost for the International Project BAM internship is $4,300 per person. This price will include all costs related to room, board, and ministry for the duration of the internship. This will not include any funds for personal expenses.
Interns have the option to raise additional funds for a stipend at the end of the summer. Interns may raise an additional $4,000 for a stipend. (As with all missionaries within International Project, all funds raised are charged a 10% administration fee.)
Why Do BAM with International Project?
From working to sharing the Gospel in the neighborhood, you’ll:
- Receive mentorship and training designed for personal development
- Be a part of a thriving, like minded community in NYC focused on intercultural ministry
- Gain hands on experience that integrates ministry with real world experience
- Grow spiritually while you develop essential leadership and business skills
Alongside mentors and a supportive team, you’ll deepen your understanding of your calling and prepare for a lifetime of Kingdom focused work.
If you serve with us, you’ll learn how to replicate our model of reaching UPGs in order to plant churches through them.
You will glean effective outreach skills and a spirit of strategic innovation from veteran business leaders so you can fulfill God’s call on your life.
How to Apply for BAM Internships
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