Contact Dan Monnet, a member of our Messenger Committee, with any and all questions you (parents and/or prospective Messengers) may have!
What is the application process?
The student application, comprised of eight parts including a parent response form, is due by the February 5, 2025. Following the submission of the application, a student will be scheduled an interview with the Messenger Committee. After the interview, the Committee will determine if the student applicant is accepted into the program. Upon notification of acceptance into Messenger and trip placement, the student applicant may choose to accept or decline their Messenger opportunity by February 24, 2025. Training and personal fundraising will begin immediately after.
What is the cost?
Grace Commons and the Annex community are committed to heavily endowing the Messenger experience and ensure that every student that feels called to the opportunity is able to go. We ask that each Messenger prayerfully consider a personal fundraising goal that they seek to raise from their own personal community. Come prepared to discuss that number during your interview with our Messenger Committee.
Does everyone who turns in an application go on Messenger?
In some cases, although rare, through much prayer and conversation, the Messenger Committee and/or student or parents can come to the conclusion that Messenger is not the best next step for them at the present time.
Why Hope Prison Ministry? Is it safe?
Messenger has partnered with Hope Prison Ministry since 2014 sending several teams over the years. The training, infrastructure and exposure to face to face ministry work has produced consistent fruit of personal and spiritual growth for Messenger interns over the years. Safety is a top priority for the Hope team both inside and outside of prisons. They have been working with summer interns and short term teams for years without incident.
We'll schedule a zoom call with the director of Hope Prison Ministry to discuss matters of safety and any concerns or questions you or your parents may have about the internship. Time and date, TBD.
We'll schedule a zoom call with the director of Hope Prison Ministry to discuss matters of safety and any concerns or questions you or your parents may have about the internship. Time and date, TBD.
What are support letters?
Support letters are to help the student fundraise their cost amount for their trip and are usually sent out in March. Students will receive more information on support letters once they are accepted to go on Messenger.
Do I have to be a follower of Jesus?
Yes. Messenger is open to university students who demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a willingness to grow in their faith. The nature of the expectations placed on Messengers make it prohibitive and challenging to students and partners if participants do not have a faith in Jesus Christ.
Do I or my family have to go to Grace Commons to go on Messenger?
No. The Messenger Service Internship is for any student involved in the Annex at Grace Commons, regardless of church membership. Though rare, college aged children of Grace Commons families, but not involved in Annex, may be considered.
How many people will serve on the team?
We'll send a minimum of 4 interns and a maximum of 10.
Is Messenger an Internship?
Yes! Messenger is considered to be professional vocational experience. Many past Messengers have found the trip to be an extreme boost to their resume and job opportunities, as well as providing unique professional skills and helping them to narrow down their professional interests.
"Here am I. Send me!"