NICARAGUA | NEXT Internship
Areas of Interest: School education, Sports Ministry, English as a Second Language, Social Media marketing or video development for the child sponsorship program
Length of Service: 1 month
Next Available Dates: May 4 - June 5, 2027
Cost: $1700 (USD) + airfare
We offer extensive resources for fundraising, a scholarship, and 1-on-1 coaching for all NEXT interns.
Field Background: Nicaragua is a country of 6 million people located in the Central American isthmus. The majority of the country is Spanish speaking. It is the poorest Spanish-speaking country in the world and the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere after Haiti. The majority of the population is either Catholic or come from a Catholic background. It is primarily an agricultural country, and many of our Wesleyan churches are in rural communities.
The Wesleyan National Church in Nicaragua (16 churches, 2 primary schools and one preschool) is led by a national board and Nicaraguan pastors. Their focus is evangelism and discipleship, which they are accomplishing through an established Nicaraguan-led Bible Institute.
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Length of Service: 1 month
Next Available Dates: May 4 - June 5, 2027
Cost: $1700 (USD) + airfare
We offer extensive resources for fundraising, a scholarship, and 1-on-1 coaching for all NEXT interns.
Field Background: Nicaragua is a country of 6 million people located in the Central American isthmus. The majority of the country is Spanish speaking. It is the poorest Spanish-speaking country in the world and the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere after Haiti. The majority of the population is either Catholic or come from a Catholic background. It is primarily an agricultural country, and many of our Wesleyan churches are in rural communities.
The Wesleyan National Church in Nicaragua (16 churches, 2 primary schools and one preschool) is led by a national board and Nicaraguan pastors. Their focus is evangelism and discipleship, which they are accomplishing through an established Nicaraguan-led Bible Institute.
General Description: You will be working with GP missionaries serving alongside the Matagalpa Wesleyan School located in an under-resourced neighborhood in northern Nicaragua.
What will I do during my internship?
Some examples of what interns do on this site include:
- Teach and practice English to elementary and high school students.
- Participate in or create the opportunities for athletics for students at the Matagalpa Wesleyan School.
- Develop connections in the Matagalpa community, specifically the neighborhoods surrounding the school.
- Learn about the local culture, Nicaraguan food, traditions, language, and history.
Note from the Nicaragua Site Leader:
Hello! My name is Sarah Schmitz, and my husband Ryan and I have been living in Nicaragua for 14 years. We love that you are considering a cross-cultural ministry experience. Nicaragua is a fascinating place to live, full of friendly, humble, and hard-working people. We are passionate about education, community development, and church planting. We are looking forward to meeting you and seeing what God has in store for your future.
