Sojourners
Make a difference for the Kingdom as a high
school student! Spend your summer declaring Christ as you help church planters
and missionaries in North America. You might work with kids in an inner city
ministry, vacationers in resort town, or church planters reaching unique cultures.
Use your summer to change the world.
Qualifications
- Be a committed and maturing Christian
- Be willing to verbally share the gospel with
others
- Be an active member of a Southern
Baptist-affiliated church (see Frequently Asked Questions below)
- Be at least 16 and complete your junior year
of high school before you go (must have 2.0 or higher GPA)
- Be available to serve the entire length of
the project (4-10 weeks during the summer)
Frequently Asked Questions
How
do I apply?
- Complete an online application.
- Submit four personal references.
- Give consent for a criminal background check.
How
much does it cost?
Most projects won’t cost you anything. Those
that require funding are listed in the position description. The North American
Mission Board provides travel, an honorarium for the student missionary ($50
per week) and supplemental insurance.
Do
I have to be Southern Baptist?
Some of the projects are available to students
who are not Southern Baptists but are part of a like-minded, evangelical
church. These are indicated on the opportunities list. However, non-Southern
Baptist students who are accepted are responsible for their own travel expenses
and honorarium, but will receive the supplemental insurance from NAMB.
How
do I choose a project?
Figuring out where to serve is part of the
adventure! Start by praying about it and being willing to say “yes” to whatever
project God leads you to—before you make up your mind about where you want to
go. Download our 2012 Sojourner Opportunities list here.
Think about your gifts, passions and life
experiences. Do they line up with the needs of any specific projects? Would you
be able to get excited about and stay committed to the work that needs to be
done there?
Also, think about the location of the project.
Do you want to serve in a major city with a great diversity of people and
cultural experiences? Or do you feel God may be calling you to serve in a
suburban or even rural area?
You will be asked to list your top three
choices for projects on your application. Our staff will work with you and the
field partners to place you in a project that matches your specific gifts and
interests.
Ready to get started?
2012 Sojourner Opportunities List
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