FAQs
About the Program
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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.
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In beautiful Antequera, Málaga, Spain — a historic city in the heart of Andalucía, surrounded by mountains, Moorish castles, and vibrant Spanish culture.
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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.
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Spiritual formation, language and cultural immersion, hands-on ministry experience, mentorship, and GREAT memories! You'll grow in your love for Jesus, gain tools for cross-cultural engagement that are applicable for any calling, and experience the beauty of Spain — including walking part of the Camino de Santiago!
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You’ll serve alongside local believers in a post-Christian context—engaging youth, young adults, and communities through relational evangelism, discipleship, and church planting initiatives.
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You’ll participate in trainings in a cohort with 2-5 other interns and receive personal, one-on-one mentoring from experienced ministry leaders from TMS Global who are passionate about helping you grow spiritually and step boldly into your calling.
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Yes! We’re happy to work with your school to meet internship or practicum requirements. It’s your job to do the work and set that up, but let us know what’s required and we’ll do our best to work with you!
Application & Selection Process
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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.)
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Start by filling out the interest form! From there, we’ll connect with you to guide you through the application, interview, and onboarding process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but space is limited—early is best! The application deadline is January 15 for the Pathway program starting each September. This allows enough time for the interview process, fundraising (if desired), and visa paperwork.
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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 2-5 interns for each Pathway cohort.
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That’s no problem—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 back “home”.
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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.
Costs and Logistics
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The total cost for the Pathway Internship for the 2026-27 cohort is $14,000 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 paperwork before departure, nor 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 some of your fellow interns—creating space for community, hospitality, support and encouragement.
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Yes! The program includes planned excursions to experience ministry in other parts of Spain like Málaga, Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba, Salamanca, and Madrid. You'll also have some free time and holidays to explore the country’s rich culture, beauty, and history on your own or with friends if you desire.
As a capstone experience near the end of the program, you’ll walk 5 days on the Camino de Santiago (spiritual pilgrimage) with your Pathway cohort.
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Yes — a volunteer visa is required to participate in the Pathway Internship program if you are not a resident of the European Union. but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through the process 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 any potential travel to the Spanish consular office in your country.
To help give you an idea, here are a few key requirements:
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
Cultivate a rhythm of missional living through biblical learning, listening to the Spirit, and life in community.
Let us know you’re interested
Interested in doing a Pathway Internship?
Fill out our interest form and we will be in touch shortly!