We seek to demonstrate and to proclaim the Good News of Jesus, through the use of our professional skills. We minister in areas where Christian preaching is often unwelcome, but the ministry of our hands is sorely needed. We serve through the integration of work and faith, bringing the love of Christ relationally and in everyday activities. We are so glad you are here and curious about cross-cultural service.
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Discern God's Calling in my Life
Discern God's Calling
Learn More About Cross-Cultural Service
Learn About Cross-Cultural Service
Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
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Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ways to Get Involved
Ways to Get Involved
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Discerning Your Calling

We’re here to help you navigate your journey and point you in the right direction as you seek clarity about your calling. Here are some meaningful ways to explore:
🔹 Internship (On Track Program)
Step into cross-cultural ministry and experience firsthand what it means to serve. Try it out and get your feet wet. This short-term program is designed specifically to help you discern if God is calling you to long-term mission work. Inquire with us about our On Track Program.
🔹 Mentoring Group
Walk alongside experienced mentors who will listen, pray, and journey with you as you seek God’s direction. Whether one-on-one or in a small group, this is a space to reflect, ask questions, and grow. Find someone in your church or inquire with us.
🔹 Learning Community
Dive into books, Bible studies and more on wholistic, cross-cultural ministry. Whether you're discerning your calling, exploring vocational stewardship, or preparing for an international service role, inquire with us and you’ll find a community ready to support you.
🔹 Your Local Church
Your church plays a vital role in your calling. Talk to your pastors, connect with mission-minded leaders, and allow Interserve to partner with your faith community in seeking God's guidance together.
🔹 Missions-Focused Prayer Groups
Join a monthly prayer group to intercede for global mission efforts and deepen your understanding of God’s heart for the nations. You can also engage in thematic prayer guides for key global events like Ramadan or Diwali.
🔹 Mission & Theology Courses
Gain a deeper understanding of God’s global mission through programs like the Perspectives Study Program or Kairos Course, which examine missions through biblical, historical, cultural, and strategic lenses.
Your calling isn’t something you have to figure out alone. When you step into God's mission, you join a global fellowship—a team that walks with you every step of the way. Let’s explore what God has in store for you!
Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities

Short-Term Missions: Explore with On Track
Are you wondering if missions is part of your future? Looking to use your education to serve before launching your career? Want an experience tailored to your skills and passions while making a real difference in the lives of the marginalized?
Interserve’s On Track Program is designed for those who aren’t yet able or ready to commit long-term but still want to engage in cross-cultural ministry. This short-term opportunity allows you to step into service, explore your calling, and see how God can use you.
We’ll help personalize your experience by matching your unique skills and talents to real needs abroad. Whether for a few months or a year, On Track is a meaningful way to serve, grow, and discover where God may be leading you.
Find Your Place in God's Mission
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Summer Terms (2-4 weeks) – Life is busy, but your summer break is an opportunity to serve. Step into a new culture, make a real impact, and see how God moves—even in just a few weeks.
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Electives (2-12 months) – Need a practicum or placement? Take your studies overseas and integrate faith with your field, using your skills to serve while fulfilling God’s call to the nations.
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Gap Year (4-12 months) – Standing at a crossroads? Whether you’ve finished school or are preparing for a new season, give a year to God and see how He transforms both your life and others'.
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On Track Plus (1-2 years) – Ready for a deeper challenge? This is your bridge from short-term to long-term missions, designed to equip, mentor, and prepare you for a future of impactful service.
No matter where you are in life, there’s a place for you to serve. Are you ready to take the next step?
Long-Term Partnership: Use Your Skills to Make an Eternal Impact
Right now, Interserve Partners are making a difference across the globe—nursing the sick in North Asia, rebuilding homes after earthquakes in South Asia, designing hospitals in North Africa, teaching children in the Gulf and South Asia, caring for orphans in Southeast Asia, creating media in the Arab world, and walking alongside refugees both abroad and in Canada.
Jesus commands us to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). This calling is for every generation, and at Interserve, we believe that your gifts, skills, and profession can be powerful tools in sharing Christ’s love where it is needed most.
Could God be calling you to be part of His life-changing work among the lost and marginalized?
Whether you're 18 or 65, there’s a place for you in God’s mission. Let’s explore how you can serve long-term.
Looking for a Mentor? Let’s Journey Together

Discerning God’s calling can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We can connect you with one of our trusted alumni—individuals who have lived and served in cross-cultural, wholistic ministry.
Some of our mentors lead small group discussions, working through books and seeking God’s will together. Others offer one-on-one mentorship, providing structured conversations tailored to your journey.
Whether you're looking for guidance, wisdom, or simply someone to walk alongside you, we’ll help you find the right mentor to support and challenge you in your calling.