The journey is more
than where you go,
it's who you become.

Considering a Pathway Internship? Let us know you’re interested.

Live on Mission in
Christ-centered Community

Learn and grow alongside 2-5 other Pathway interns for 9 months in Antequera, Spain as you share life, deepen your faith in Christ and explore your calling together.

Explore and
experience Spain alongside
seasoned ministry leaders

Travel across Andalucía and other parts of Spain on weekends and spend 5 days walking part of the famous Camino de Santiago, experiencing the cultural and spiritual landscape of Spain.

Embrace your Identity &
Discern your Calling

As you fall more in love with Jesus, discover how your unique personality, passions, and gifts can be used by God in the local church, the marketplace, and the nations.

One-on-one Mentorship
& Discipleship

Walk closely with experienced ministry leaders who will guide and challenge you in your relationship with Jesus
and invite you to explore your role in God’s mission.

Cross-cultural
Ministry Training

Gain hands-on experience in evangelism, church planting, and outreach to young people and immigrants in a
post-Christian context.

Language Immersion
& Spiritual Formation

Learn Spanish, strengthen your biblical foundation and learn to better discern the Holy Spirit’s leading to engage meaningfully in any context God call you to.

Cultivate a rhythm of missional living through biblical learning, listening to the Spirit, and life in community.

 FAQs

  • Pathway is a 9-month cross-cultural internship in Spain for young adults (ages 20–30) who want to grow in their faith, discover their calling, and gain real ministry experience while living in community.

  • In beautiful Antequera, Spain — a historic city in the heart of Andalucía, surrounded by mountains, Moorish castles, and vibrant Spanish culture.

  • 9 months — September through June. You'll start the fall with team building and training and finish the program equipped for life and mission in any context God calls you to.

  • Spiritual formation, language and cultural immersion, hands-on ministry, mentorship, and travel. You'll grow in faith, gain tools for cross-cultural engagement, and experience the beauty of Spain — including walking part of the Camino de Santiago!

  • You’ll serve alongside local believers in a post-Christian context—engaging youth, immigrants, and communities through relational evangelism, discipleship, and church planting initiatives.

  • You’ll receive personal, one-on-one mentoring from experienced ministry leaders who are passionate about helping you grow spiritually and step boldly into your calling.

  • Yes! We’re happy to work with your school to meet internship or practicum requirements. Just let us know what’s needed and we’ll do our best to work with you!

About the Program

  • Young adults ages 20–30 from any country who love Jesus and want to grow in faith, explore their calling, and engage in cross-cultural ministry.

    You don’t need to speak Spanish to apply, but if you already know some, it will definitely be helpful! (If you are not already fluent, Spanish language lessons will be built into your weekly schedule.)

  • Start by filling out the interest form below! From there, we’ll guide you through the application, interview, and onboarding process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but space is limited—early is best! Apply by January 15 to be considered for the Pathway program starting in September.

  • We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for teachable, humble people who are hungry to grow in their relationship with Jesus. If that’s you, we want to hear from you! However, space is limited and we are currently accepting 3-5 interns for each Pathway cohort.

  • That’s okay—this program is designed to help you discern next steps! Pathway is a safe, guided space to explore what God might be calling you to, whether that’s cross-cultural missions, local church ministry, or marketplace impact.

  • No. You do not need to speak Spanish to apply for the program. We’ll help you learn as you go through language classes and immersion. Some of the trainings will be in Spanish as part of the immersion experience. If you already know conversational Spanish, that’s a huge bonus—but fluency is not a requirement.

Application & Selection Process

  • The total cost for the Pathway Internship is $13,000 USD and includes housing, meals, language classes, ministry training, travel within Spain, and a 5-day hike on the Camino de Santiago. You'll also get personalized mentorship and discipleship throughout the program.
    (price does not include: airfare to/from Spain, expenses for residency visa, Spanish private health insurance)

  • Yes! We’ll walk with you through the fundraising process and provide tools, coaching, and encouragement to help you invite others into your journey.

  • No, fundraising is not required — you’re welcome to self-pay or do a combination if preferred. However, we strongly encourage support-raising as a way to invite others into your journey and experience God’s provision through community.

  • At this time, scholarships are not available. However, we’re committed to helping you through the support-raising process and will equip you with tools and encouragement to reach your funding goals.

  • During the first month, you’ll live with a local host family to help you acclimate to Spanish language and culture. After that, you’ll move into shared housing with your fellow interns—creating space for community, hospitality, support and encouragement.

  • Yes! The program includes planned excursions to experience ministry in other parts of Spain like Málaga, Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba, Cádiz, Salamanca, and Madrid. You'll also have some free time on weekends and holidays to explore the country’s rich culture, beauty, and history.

    As a capstone experience, in June you’ll walk 5 days on the Camino de Santiago (spiritual pilgrimage) with your Pathway cohort.

  • Yes — a volunteer visa is required to participate in the Pathway Internship program. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step and give you a detailed visa guide and help you stay on track with timelines. Preparing the documents will take a few months and can typically cost around $750-$1,000 USD depending on necessary travel to your local Spanish consular office.

    A few key requirements include:

    • A valid passport

    • A letter of acceptance from the program (we will provide this)

    • Proof of Spanish health insurance coverage

    • A federal background check

    • A trip to the nearest Spanish consulate (in your country) to submit documents

Costs and Logistics

Let us know you’re interested

Interested in doing a Pathway Internship?
Fill out our interest form and we will be in touch shortly!