Czech Republic

General Description

The Czech Republic is lovely; quaint villages dot rolling hills and Czech cities boast beautiful European architecture, chic coffee shops, and modern culture. Czechs are innovative, hard-working, appreciate quality play, and highly value relationships. But a relationship with Jesus is not readily claimed; less than 1% of Czechs identify as evangelical believers. 

Josiah Venture missionaries partner with Czech churches in strengthening their youth ministries and reaching out to students who have yet to believe in Jesus.

Our interns cooperate with JV missionaries for team-based ministry by engaging with non-believing teenagers at summer camps and by supporting Czech youth leaders who run year-round ministries. We equip our interns to lead and support high-energy camp programs involving music, teaching conversational English, sports, discussion groups, and testimonies. Our JV staff intentionally disciple interns, as interns disciple others. During the internship, interns will share with their team a rich experience of Czech culture: history, people, food, language, and church community.

This is a high-energy ministry that requires a great love for Jesus, the church, and students! If you want to see students have not just a great week at camp but also create lasting connections to Czech Christian community, we’d love to have you join our team for the summer!

Dates of Service

May 28, 2025- August 7, 2025

Cost

$6,800 (includes training, administration, in-field travel, food, lodging and airfare). 

Please note that cost does not include a mandatory background check.

Support

The support raising deadline is May 1. Once an intern has been accepted, the JV office will open an account and the intern will receive a link to access their account online. The account will be updated once per week. These donations are tax deductible and should be made payable and mailed to the JV office. Donations made payable to Josiah Venture cannot be transferred to the ministry of another organization or used for educational purposes, nor can they be returned to the donor.

Travel

International flights will be arranged through Josiah Venture after the first $500 of support is raised by the intern.  A visa is not required.

Vaccinations and Insurance

Up-to-date tetanus, and COVID vaccinations are recommended, but not required for an internship in this country/program. Basic overseas health insurance coverage will be provided by Josiah Venture for all US interns.

Location

The summer begins with a week of training in the Czech Republic. You will then be located at Josiah Venture camps throughout Eastern and Central Europe.

In-Field Transportation

Cars, trains, trams, buses, walking, etc.

Withdrawal

All donations will remain with Josiah Venture.

Application Deadline is January 31, 2025