explore God’s love for people & HEART for justice

Our program is intentionally designed to help develop ministry readiness, leadership skills, cross-cultural agility, and spiritual depth. During your stay with us, you’ll learn directly from immigrant leaders and partner with ministries currently serving border communities. Your time in South Texas is designed to provide you with opportunities for hands on ministry experience in a cross-cultural setting.

APPLY

Move from awareness to action.

SERVE CROSS-CULTURALLY

Serve alongside the Church on border.

MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT

Discover peacemaking & justice as a lifestyle.

Our leadership development program is two-fold.

You’ll have the opportunity to support Border Perspective’s mobilization program and serve alongside our staff and local partners, all while living cross-culturally and gaining personal ministry experience.

UTILIZE YOUR SKILLS & PASSION

Using a mixture of ministry tools and resources, you will be led through topics like cultural awareness, leadership, spiritual disciplines, identity, self-awareness, and values in missions. There are also many opportunities to operate and grow in your SKILLS & PASSIONS in a cross-cultural ministry experience.

A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

Our program is particularly designed for young adults between 18 and 30 years old. This experience is an opportunity to dive into a lifestyle of ministry, learning from and being coached by our local leadership team. Our program is for graduating high school students, college-age young adults, or college graduates. You can join us in the spring, summer, fall or consider a year-round residency.

We are accepting applications. Apply now to find the opportunity that best fits you!

ALUMNI IMPACT STORIES

FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+ WHEN SHOULD I BEGIN MY APPLICATION?

We recommend that you begin applying at least 6 months before the start of the program. Applying does not commit you to anything, it simply connects you to a staff member to begin your acceptance process and see if this is a right program for you.

+ ARE BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED?

Yes. Any person 18 or older is responsible for getting a background check.

+ WHAT IS YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE?

$500 non-refundable deposit due 15 days after on-line registration
50% Payment due three months prior to your trip
Final Payment due one month prior your trip

The $500 non-refundable per participant deposit is due 15 days after your online registration. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Note, if you cancel your participantion within two months of your commitment, the deposit will be lost. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss in more detail.

+ IS SOUTH TEXAS SAFE?

Yes. Your safety is always a top priority. Thankfully, because of our three decade ministry partnership and involvement on the border, we have many close relationships with partner churches and organizations. Churches and organizations that we partner with, know us well as we’ve worked hard to humbly earn their trust and respect. Because of these close friendships we are the first to know if something out of the ordinary comes up or is unsafe.

Our network of community relationships allows Border Perspective to engage with the community in a way that is trusted and safe. Our staff will guide you through an orientation and go over safety protocols when you arrive.

We are more than happy to talk in more detail about safety on this trip. Please feel free to contact our office for further conversation regarding safety.

+ IS BORDER PERSPECTIVE AFFILIATED WITH A DENOMINATION?

Border Perspective is a division of Real Resources, a Christ-centered 501(c)3 nonprofit.

+ HOW ARE THE CHURCHES/ORZANIZATIONS WE VISIT SELECTED?

Border Perspective works alongside local Pastors, non-profit organizations, and the local church year round. The Moya family lives and serve border communities year round and are well connected. Border Perspective collaborates with local Pastors to plan what organizations or churches you will be visiting during your stay.

+ WHAT IS THE PROGRAM COST?

Our leadership-development program cost ranges from $4,999 - $22,494 per person. The costs covers all meals, service & learning opportunities, lodging and a transportation stipend in South Texas.