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GFA World's Apprenticeship Program

What is the Program

GFA World's apprenticeship program is a 6-month opportunity for you to come and experience life in the missions world. The apprenticeship provides preparation for what's next in your life—whether that be full-time ministry or another opportunity God has called you to. Surrounded by a community of believers, you will have the chance to serve as a "behind-the-scenes missionary," utilizing and growing your skills in the process. The program offers more than just an ordinary office job; it is the chance to deepen your walk with God through practical spiritual disciplines, build relationships with a Christ-centered community, and learn about God's heart for the nations.

Why the Apprenticeship

You’ll serve at an organization that is seeing Jesus transform the lives of the “least of these” every single day, which means that’s the impact you’ll have by serving with us. The apprenticeship enables you to support national missionaries currently active in Africa and Asia, often where no other Christian has ministered before, so that together we can enable entire communities to hear about Christ for the first time and be transformed by His love.

  • Develop a Heart for Global Missions

    Learn about the 10/40 Window, the 3 billion people who have never heard the name of Christ, and God's heart for the nations.

  • Deepen Your Walk with God

    Strengthen spiritual disciplines through dedicated time in prayer, worship, and solitude with the Lord.

  • Make an Eternal Difference

    Serve in a role knowing that your daily work enables people to hear about Christ for the first time.

Whether you are a young adult, in a season of transition, or retired, we desire to help you know God and make Him known. This opportunity is for individuals who are open to growth and making sacrifices for their spiritual calling, who feel drawn to missions but don’t know where they fit in yet.

What to Expect

Purpose and Mission

The apprenticeship program exists to help raise up and equip godly individuals to help them discover Christ’s call in their own lives — to know Him and make Him known all over the world, wherever they may go.

Roles and Responsibilities

Each apprentice will have the opportunity to participate and contribute their time and abilities as a behind-the-scenes missionary in one of our many departments: radio and broadcasting, digital media, IT, partner development, accounting, visual media and more.

Spiritual and Personal Growth

From intentional times of daily prayer and weekly church services, to focused time with the Lord and community prayer meetings, this program offers multiple opportunities for individuals to deepen their walk with the Lord during their time here.

Training and Mentorship

A special part of our program includes dedicated time with mentors, connection with the GFA World staff, and training from our leaders. Much of this occurs during the apprentices' focus day — a weekly day devoted for them to spend time with the Lord, hear stories from staff members, and interact with their fellow apprentices through book studies and conversations.

Community Living

Apprentices will be provided with free housing — living life along with other fellow apprentices. In addition to serving in the office each day (aside from their focus day), they will experience dinners with staff members and participate in prayer meetings and work/church events.

Career and Ministry Development

It’s more than just gaining missions awareness, practical work experience and a deeper walk with the Lord — it’s about what you can give as well. You can make an eternal difference in someone’s life: to help them hear about the hope and love of Christ for the first time. Above all else, sharing the Good News with those who have never heard — that is the most valuable thing that you can be a part of.

Make an Eternal Difference

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FAQs

The apprenticeship program is open to anyone who is 18 or older.

The apprenticeship program has a need-based stipend. You will receive your stipend each month on the day that you started the program.

You will be provided with furnished housing on the GFA World campus, including utilities and internet. You will also have roommate(s) who are currently in the program.

This program does not provide college credit, but it can give you experience and skills that may be valuable in future endeavors.

The apprenticeship program has open-enrollment options and lasts 6 months.

No. Currently, the apprenticeship program is available to citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). If you are in the UK or Canada you can contact their offices to learn how to get involved.

The apprenticeship program is available to single persons only. However, married couples can apply for staff positions or volunteer at GFA World. Click here to see other ways to get involved.

Yes. You will be connected with a mentor when you get here, and you’ll be surrounded by a community filled with a passion to serve the Lord and walk with others in seeking Him.

Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment with GFA World. However, near the end of the program, apprentices may apply for a full-time position.

No. You do not have to have experience. Just come as you are. You will have multiple opportunities to grow your skills, your spiritual life, and your heart for missions.

You will not be going overseas during the apprenticeship program. However, there may be opportunities to go on short-term field visits depending on future employment.