The Missionary Internship Program (MIP) is designed to reflect the model Jesus used to disciple and equip His followers, as seen in Mark 3:14:“…that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.”

This program provides intentional, relational, and practical training for individuals sensing a call to missions—whether cross-cultural, local, or supportive in nature.

Emulating the Jesus Model: MIP mirrors Jesus’ discipleship method: being with His disciples before sending them. Just as Jesus taught through close relationship, conversation, and shared life, MIP offers participants the opportunity to journey alongside an experienced missionary mentor.

Each participant is paired with a missionary who provides:

• Personal mentorship
• Structured lessons and guided studies
• Ministry exposure and hands-on learning
• Extensive reading and reflection
• Space for dialogue, questions, and growth

While teaching styles may vary, the heart of the program remains: to inspire, clarify, and equip through authentic relationship and real-life mission involvement.

Sending Out: Just as Jesus sent His disciples to apply what they had learned, MIP includes assignments and ministry tasks designed to:

• Challenge personal beliefs
• Shape godly character
• Reinforce learning through action
• Encourage bold, obedient application in diverse mission settings

Program Overview

Duration: 6 months
Location: FMT Campsite, Lotim – Kaabong
Format: Residential, immersive, and hands-on

Key Objectives:

1. Inspire Devotion and Passion
   Cultivate a deep love for Christ and His global mission, centered on His glory among all peoples.
2. Challenge Misconceptions
   Confront cultural and historical myths that have limited African participation in missions.
3. Clarify Calling
   Help participants discern and embrace their unique role—whether as missionaries, mobilizers, or supporters.
4. Equip for Long-Term Missionary Service
   Provide practical training, spiritual preparation, and strategic guidance to prepare those called to serve cross-culturally for the long haul.

Core Curriculum Topics

The MIP curriculum covers a wide range of biblical, practical, and cross-cultural training modules, including:

• Foundations of the Gospel
• Disciple-Making and Evangelism
• Spiritual Formation and Personal Growth
• Dying to Self and Embracing the Cross
• Spiritual Warfare
• Cross-Cultural Engagement
• Language Learning and Cultural Adaptation
• Mission Perspectives and Global Trends
• Managing Expectations on the Field
• Ministry Partner Development and Fundraising
• Vision for Life and Long-Term Planning
• Conflict Resolution and Relational Skills
• Teamwork and Unity in Mission
• Introduction to mission mobilization.
• Practical Ministry Skills (preaching, teaching, discipleship tools)
• Contextualization and Working among Unreached People Groups
• Leadership Development and Mentoring, etc.

These components are delivered through a mix of classroom teaching, field assignments, group discussions, mentoring sessions, and independent study. Everything is designed to holistically prepare participants for effective, sustained engagement in God’s mission—wherever He leads.

MIP is more than a training program—it’s a transformational journey that shapes the heart, mind, and hands for global mission. Rooted in Scripture, grounded in community, and focused on the unreached, MIP equips Ugandans (and other Africans) to rise up as bold laborers for the harvest.