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This summer, 16 young adults decided to learn more about their role in God’s kingdom work through the NEXT internship. Four of them were sent to Eastern Europe, to seek clarity in their callings through relationship building, language learning and helping with English...
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This summer I had the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage with two of my sisters and a friend, following St. Cuthbert’s Way on the borderlands of Scotland and England, walking 67 miles. That’s 188,789 steps walking through gorgeous scenery, being inspired by the life of...
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When I first arrived in the United Kingdom as a NEXT intern, I didn’t know anyone’s name at the main church we were working in. However, I learned quickly that the way to people’s hearts here, is oftentimes through a cup of coffee or tea. Having some years of...
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If you had asked me what I was looking forward to the most about my time in the United Kingdom, it wouldn’t have had anything to do with children or sports or being super dressed up. After a game of rooftop soccer in heels, my favorite story to tell from my time in...
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Last August, I had a vision of a stage with stained glass in an intercultural church with the phrases “you’ll know it when you see it” and “don’t worry about the money.” I had no idea what it meant at the time, but now I realize the Lord was preparing my heart for the...
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A Former Next Intern Reflects on a Meaningful Friendship One of the first big events during my internship was an English Camp reunion party. I was out of my comfort zone with it being one of my first weeks there. I felt so overwhelmed because there were so many...