Ministry Summer Internships in NYC
Step into God’s global mission. Discover your calling. Scholarships available.
In Person Full Time Internship | June 1 – July 19, 2026 | Scholarships Available
Why This Summer Internship?
This isn’t just a summer job—it’s a chance to step into real life mission work. You’ll live among and serve unreached communities in New York City, engage in direct evangelism, and learn to plant churches cross culturally.
Through this missionary internships program, you will:
Step into God’s global mission. Discover your calling. Scholarships available.
What’s Your Calling?
God Is Bringing the Nations to New York City—Will You Come Too?
Immigrants, refugees, and international students from some of the most unreached nations on earth are living just a subway ride away–right here in America.
Our summer ministry internship places you onsite in the heart of NYC to engage the least reached without needing a passport.
While on one of our teams, you’ll experience cross cultural ministry firsthand, and live in a vibrant, international neighborhood.
This Isn’t Textbook or Theory. This is Real Missions.
What You’ll Do
Evangelism + Church Plants
Learn how to start spiritual conversations and share the Gospel with people from around the world.
Service + Leadership
Serve on one of our NYC teams and work with short term mission trips. Be a part of a thriving house church ministry.
Prayer + Mentorship
Go deep through regular prayer and receive mentoring from seasoned missionaries.
“My understanding of outreach and evangelism has changed a lot because of the experience. I learned how to relate to people from all kinds of backgrounds, and I saw God move in powerful ways.”
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Is This Missions Internship for You?
Do you want to grow in faith, boldness, and missions skills? Are you considering full time ministry or wondering if God is calling you into long-term missions?
Our missionary summer internships are right for you if you who are:
- Seeking a deeper relationship with Christ
- Eager to engage people from different cultures
- Curious about missions or church planting
- Willing to serve, be stretched, and be led by the Spirit
- Ready to spend a summer focused on evangelism
- Open to learning new ministry methods
You don’t need previous ministry experience—just a prayerful heart and a willingness to grow.
Whether you are taking a gap year after high school or a recent college grad, or anything in between, young adults can apply to be a missionary intern! We suggest graduate students apply for our Equip Missionary Training Program here.
Why Intern with International Project?
We exist to start churches through people dispersed outside of their homelands. During our internship program you will grow your passion for the least reached!
As a missionary intern, get real world ministry experience on the mission field! Plus, develop lifelong friendships with your fellow interns.
You’ll get to participate in our church planting initiatives–from street engagement and outreach programs to Discovery Bible Studies and house churches.
During this life changing summer, you will grow your confidence to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. It’s a vital part of our missionary development program and an important step in discerning God’s calling for your life.
Are you wanting to learn more about non profits and business as mission? Check out our BAM internship here.
Missionary Internships FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does the Internship Cost?
The full cost is $4,100, which covers housing, public transportation, and meals. If you receive a full scholarship, all of that is included. Partial scholarships are also available.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
A full scholarship covers housing, a MetroCard for transportation, a meal stipend, and all ministry training and mentoring.
Where Will I Live?
Interns live in housing provided by International Project in neighborhoods where outreach takes place. You’ll be immersed in the community you’re serving and living alongside other fellow interns.
Is This a Paid Internship?
No, this is not a paid internship. However, we offer full and partial scholarships thanks to generous partners who believe in investing in the next generation of missionaries. We don’t want finances to be a barrier for anyone called to go.
Do I Need Prior Ministry or Missions Experience?
Not at all! Our internship opportunities will train and equip young adults—whether you’re just starting to explore missions or are preparing for long term service. All you need is a teachable, prayerful heart.
Can I Receive College or Seminary Credit?
Very likely, yes! We’re happy to work with your university to help you receive school credit as a mission intern. Just let us know what documentation or supervision is required.
What’s a Typical Day Like During the Internship?
Every day looks a little different, but you can expect a rhythm of morning prayer and team time, training in cross cultural outreach, neighborhood engagement and evangelism, 1 on 1 mentoring, shared meals and debriefs with your team. Sabbaths and rest days are also part of your weekly rhythm.
What Kinds of Ministry Will I Be Doing?
You’ll participate in cross cultural evangelism, Discovery Bible Studies, prayer walks, outreach to immigrants, refugees, and international students, church planting projects, special events, and short term mission team support and training.
Can I Apply If I’m Not Available for the Full Internship?
We encourage full time summer interns, but we consider part time or custom internship timelines on a case by case basis. Reach out to discuss your availability.
What Are the Internship Dates?
The full time in person internship runs from Monday, June 1 – Sunday, July 19, 2026. We recommend applying early, as scholarship funds are limited.
What Is the Application Process Like?
Once you start your application, our team will contact you to schedule an interview. From there, we’ll discuss scholarship opportunities and next steps to prepare for your summer in NYC.
What Interns Are Saying
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We Don’t Want Finances to Be a Barrier
Apply for one of our limited full and partial scholarships thanks to our generous partnerships. So anyone called to missions can join—regardless of financial circumstances.
What If God Is Calling You?
God is bringing the nations to cities like NYC. This is your opportunity to step into His global mission.
Get hands on experience when you spend your summer learning, serving, and seeing God change lives through the Gospel. You’ll grow and mature in ways you never expected, and leave equipped to minister wherever God leads you next.
Summer Internship Program Logistics
Internship Dates: Monday, June 1 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
Application Eligibility Deadline: December 15, 2025
Cost Without Scholarship: $4,100 (includes housing, transit, and meals)
Housing: Provided
Transportation: MetroCard included (for full scholarship recipients)
Meals: Covered with stipend
College Credit Available! Let us know what your school requires—we’ll help you meet it. Get credit for your work experience!
We consider mission internship applications in the order received so don’t wait to apply.
Note: Part time and/or non summer internships opportunities considered on a case by case basis.
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Don’t wait to discover your calling. God may be preparing you for something big—start your journey this summer.
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