Calling Asian American Youth into Ministry1 There is an overwhelming need for clergy to lead the second generation,

English language ministries of immigrant Asian churches. Few from this generation go into ministry, many opting instead for high salaried professional careers at the urging of their parents. In order to assist Asian American congregations in the CT/NJ/NY areas to address this urgent need, a summer internship program will be offered for college aged young adults who are considering full-time vocational ministry. Successful applicants will serve in their respective churches and be mentored by a team of pastoral and lay leaders at their church, as well as by the ISAAC project coordinator. Furthermore, the interns will meet weekly for support and peer mentoring. At the end of the internship, there will be a worship service with the theme of calling at each participating church. Interns will share about their experiences and members of the mentoring team will also have an opportunity to address the congregation and advocate the pursuit of Gods call. Public conversation will be initiated on a topic that is seldom broached in the immigrant church.

Program Highlights
Summer internships jointly funded by ISAAC and the church.2 College students will
serve in various ministry capacities at their respective churches for approximately 8 weeks from June to August. An English Ministry pastoral staff member will oversee the work and mentor the youth for the summer. A learning covenant between the two will serve as the basis for their working relationship. There will be a Lay Mentoring team of three people from the church with representation from both genders. The intern with meet with this team as a group and not individually. A learning covenant will be set up. ISAAC staff will coordinate the entire project and meet with all the interns. The interns will gather as a cohort to receive guidance, eat, pray, fellowship with and support each other. This weekly meeting takes precedence over any church activity or responsibility. End of summer service where the intern and mentoring team will share about calling with the congregation. End of summer banquet/evaluation for all the mentoring teams Application forms will be posted on the ISAAC website in January. Interns will be accepted beginning March 1 until all five are awarded.

ISAAC Project Coordinator: Rev. Dr. Andrew Lee Email: andrewlee@isaacweb.org; Phone: (718) 317-7930
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This is a slightly modified version of the internship program that has been in place for the past two summers. The major changes are that a three member lay mentor team are now required for each intern, and all Asian American churches are now eligible. 2 Students will receive a $1,500 stipend. ISAAC will contribute $1,000 and the church $500. In addition, there will be transportation, food and book subsidies from ISAAC.

Application for Summer Internship Program3 The Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth __________________ Email: ____________________________ Gender _____ Phone ______________

School currently attending: ______________________________________________ Class status: _______________________ GPA _________

On a separate sheet of paper, describe your spiritual journey and how you became a Christian. Include why you believe God might be calling you to full-time ministry. How have you been serving in church? Have someone on your pastoral staff, preferably the person who will mentor you during the summer, complete the recommendation form. Please submit the application and recommendation to Dr. Andrew Lee at andrewlee@isaacweb.org. Internships will be disbursed beginning March 1 until all have been awarded.

I am aware of the conditions of the internship. By submitting this application, I agree to comply with all the requirements.

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The internship will run for 8 weeks from mid-June to mid-August. This time frame can be negotiated if absolutely necessary.

Recommendation for ISAAC Summer Internship This internship requires the sponsoring church to fund one-third of the stipend ($500). To the best of your knowledge, is your church willing to commit the requisite financial and human resources to support your summer intern? Yes ______ No ______ On a separate sheet of paper, please describe why you believe the applicant has potential for vocational ministry. What indications have you seen of this? How well do you know this person? How do peers perceive the applicant? In which ministry areas will the applicant be serving in your church for the summer?

Please submit the application and recommendation by April 1, 2010. Return via email to Dr. Andrew Lee at andrewlee@isaacweb.org or send to 788 Rathbun Ave., Staten Island, NY, 10309. Thank you. Name______________________________ Position: ________________________

Church ________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _ Email ______________________________ Phone _____________________

Signature ______________________________________