Team Expansion Host Missionary Handbook
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Pathways is an internship program that has been in effect for over 20 years. As we do our best to achieve excellence in Student Mobilization we ask that you too would read over and become familiar with what we have decided to commit ourselves to.

This Guidebook will define clear expectations of what we, Team Expansion, ask and desire of our host missionaries. It will also include suggestions on how to host a successful internship; these are ideas that have come straight from our veteran host missionaries as well as coaches and interns. Please take these suggestions into careful consideration. This guidebook will also give you a glimpse into what this up and coming generation is like. We have also described what you can expect from us as a sending and training organization, we also describe what we expect from you

Team Expansion’s Student Mobilization Department exists to Excite, Educate, Encourage, and Equip College Students for Ministry Among Unreached People Groups.

These are our team’s core values. We dedicate ourselves to strive towards these values as we see them as a reflection of Jesus Christ.

Commitment to Excellence- Colossians 3.17-And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

I will do my best at all times according to acceptable standards.

Heart of Evangelism- Luke 19.10- For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.

I will love lost people because God loved me.

Relationships- Matthew 22.37-39- Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

I will build a genuine relationship with God and others

Integrity- Titus2.7-And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

I will be honest in what I say and do.

Servant Attitude- Matthew 20.28-just as the Son of Man did not some to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

I will put the interests of others before my own.

Team Work- 1 Thessalonians 5.11- Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

I will respect, support and encourage my teammates.

Being in the internship “business” for over 20 years we have seen many internships not live up to their true potential. We have noticed a break down in communication has been the culprit more than once. With the desire to see God’s kingdom grow from the fruit of our labor, we are clearly communicating and defining the expectations that we have for Team Expansion’s Pathways Internship.

Pray- we expect you to pray for and with your coach and interns.

Understand- we expect you to understand the amount of energy and preparation that it take for you to host interns for a summer.

Plan- we expect you to have a plan of attack to fill the time of your coach and interns.

Budget- we expect you to set a budget for your summer interns.

Language- we expect you to set up Language Learning for your coach and interns.

Housing- we expect you to arrange housing for your coach and interns.

Communicate- we expect you to communicate effectively with your coach and interns.

Challenge- we expect you to provide multiple ministry experiences that will challenge your coach and interns.

Be Present- we expect you to listen to, give attention to, and be available for your coach and interns.

Respect- we expect you to give respect not because your interns are fellow believers, but also because they have chosen to come and serve your ministry.

Coach- we expect you to utilize your coach if one has been sent to you. Using them as a buffer to communicate with interns. If you haven’t been sent a coach we expect you to be the main source of encouragement and model of servant leadership your interns will have this summer.

Fulfill- we expect you to view this as the best opportunity you have all year to raise up workers for His harvest.

Here are some things that we do not require or expect; however, we strongly suggest them in making an internship successful. We do understand that sometimes these suggestions may not be possible due to culture, resources, and team makeup.

• Spend time getting to know your coach on their set-up trip, and more time getting to know your interns when they arrive. Share your struggles and victories you’ve faced in ministry, share your ministry strategies.

• Don’t take on too many projects or responsibilities so that you are spread too thin.

• Take time to do some on-field debriefing on a weekly basis and especially after large projects.
• Make a point to have a good one on one conversation with each intern.
• Ask your team to invest into your interns just as much as you are so they can feel the full love of your entire ministry.
• If you have a coach, meet with them a couple times a week to keep a good pulse on your team of interns.
• Meet with the internship team once a week to keep them updated on what is happening.
• Give them plenty of freedom with one sizable project for the summer; let them own a piece of the ministry.
• Spend time with your interns praying for the nationals you are working among.

No, we are not saying your old. We’re just saying there may be a generation gap, and it’s natural.

Before you read this know that there are always exceptions and the thing that this generation hates the most is being labeled.

-They do not like to be put in a box.

-Many are not self-starters, however they are extremely talented.

-Many come from broken homes.

-They tend to have short interests and attentions.

-They value authenticity, and know when you are not.

-They desire mentoring.

-They love to worship, and need to know it is not always in a musical setting.

-They have a desire to be accepted and heard.

Here are a few things that we expect you to communicate to us throughout the summer.

-If housing arrangements have been changed.

-If major changes take place in your summer ministry plan.

-If there are disciplinary issues that need to be addressed.

-If there have been changes in the security of your team.

Here are things that you can expect from us.

-We can provide you with a coach, upon request, if you can take four or more interns.

-We are sending well-screened and trained coaches and interns.

-We are doing everything we can to provide you with the number of interns you need to make the most out of your ministry.

-That we are here to serve your ministry and advance God’s Kingdom.

-We are committed to our Core Values, and will do whatever it takes to see them through.