Starting in August 2025, South America Mission invites you to dive into an immersive experience where faith meets real-world impact. Our Residency — an intensive, year-long ministry preparation experience – is more than a program. It’s an opportunity to learn, gain practical ministry experience, and explore your calling in a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about living out their faith authentically. With a focus on practical application, mentorship, and spiritual development, this residency equips you to have an impact in missions, in ministry, or in the marketplace.Â
FAQs:
What are the dates of this residency?
- August 1, 2025 – July 2026
- Applications will be available in the fall of 2024. If you want to inquire earlier, submit our Contact Form.
What you bring:Â
- Embrace a teachable and flexible mindsetÂ
- Thrive as self-starters and team playersÂ
- Bring ministry and/or mission experience (volunteer or job-related)Â
- Preferably hold a college degree (Seminary is a plus)Â
- Bonus points for some Spanish or Portuguese skills
How you will grow through this residency:
- Spiritual Formation
- Missiology
- Missions & Ministry Experience
- Leadership Development
What you can expect to experience through this residency:
- Serve on a team of residents working as a vital part of the SAM home office
- Join a short-term mission trip working alongside our SAM missionaries and ministries in South America.
- Engage church partners to deepen their involvement in the Great Commission.Â
- Mobilize students and recent grads to engage in meaningful service.
- Immerse yourself in studying God’s Word and building connections with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Intentional mentoring by mission and ministry leaders
Do I have to raise my own support?
Yes, this is a support-raised opportunity. Don’t worry; we’ll provide you with the tools needed to raise support from your own community and network.
How do I apply?
Start by submitting our Contact Form.