What Is Forge ?
The Forge Intern Program is a six-month missional discipleship program, run through and by Touch Baja Ministries, located outside of Tijuana, Mexico. The program runs for 27 weeks, consisting of 13 two-week modules preceded by one week of orientation, providing the prospective intern with a missional discipleship experience that will not just grow them practically but also, more importantly, spiritually while serving within the works of a vibrant, active mission organization. This will be done through:
- A practicum designed to give them the opportunity to actively participate in the various works and ministries of Touch Baja which will be scheduled and supervised by Touch Baja staff. It will include times of debrief where staff will communicate with the interns to help identify strengths and spiritual giftings that will aid the intern in their evaluation and direction of ministry service following their time in the program.
- A curriculum designed to challenge and grow them spiritually, in their relationship and walk with the Lord, including establishing that this is the core and foundation for them serving in any capacity the Lord. This will include books, articles, and handouts that need to be read within each module that the intern will write short reports or answer questions to help them memorialize what God showed them in their time of study. Each module will also have a verse to memorize over the two-week module they are in.
Program Details
- Length: 6 months (27 weeks inclusive of a one-week orientation upon arrival)
- What’s included: Room and board, food, transportation (excluding travel to San Diego pickup location), ministry costs
- What’s not included: Travel to / from home to San Diego pickup / drop-off location, spending money, personal toiletries costs
- Cost: $4,200 total for the six months, payable upfront in total or at $600 per month for the six months with a $600 payment due in advance upon acceptance to the program
Over the six months, in addition to completing all curriculum assignments, interns will systematically be rotated through all aspects and ministries of Touch Baja Ministries, as well as serving in all Touch Baja locations and churches. Touch Baja staff, serving alongside the interns, will be evaluating them for the purposes of leading the interns into a deeper understanding of their spiritual giftings and ministry strengths. At regular intervals, staff will meet with the intern to debrief and unpack their evaluations, answering any questions the interns may have. The ministry aspects they will be rotated through include (but not limited to):
- Church ministries – serving in various areas of ministry within the church plants of Touch Baja
- Community Outreach ministries – serving in outreach ministries of Touch Baja, such as within elderly homes, rehab programs, feeding programs, etc.
- Administrative work – assisting in the administrative areas of Touch Baja as directed and needed
- Evangelism – participating in evangelistic outreaches led by Touch Baja and its staff
- Service Projects – practical serving opportunities led by Touch Baja and its staff
- Building Projects – assisting in the various Touch Baja building projects as needed and directed, taking into account the interns skillset in this area
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like someone to contact you regarding the Forge Intern Program, please fill out the form below and we will respond as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your interest in the program!