2020 PACIFIC NW
Sports Ministry Summer Internship
June 15 - August 7
An experience you will never forget!
The 2020 Pacific NW Sports Ministry Immersion Experience is an 8-week (June 15-August 7), four-phase paid summer internship*, designed for men and women (18+), to experience gospel-centered sports ministry with the leaders and coaches of Reality Sports, a Pacific NW-based sports ministry founded in 2006. Our unique application of the gospel to an athlete’s training and competition will provide you with experience you cannot find anywhere else. From being equipped to “preach” intentional, gospel messages during workouts, to being challenged to make disciple-makers through the context of sport, you will grow as a believer, a coach, and an athlete.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a life-changing immersion experience designed to help you discern or solidify God’s call to sports ministry!
If you have any questions, please contact Josh Breffle at (253) 988-1575.
immerse
IMMERSE PHASE
The Immerse Phase is a 4-week experience in which you are introduced to, and immersed in, the foundations and culture of Reality Sports as a ministry. These 4 weeks will be a lot of applicable experience-based classroom work, observation of “on the ground” sports ministry, and a whole lot of fun. Our aim in the first 4 weeks of the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience is to allow each participant to experience and understand what sets Reality Sports apart from other sports ministries, as well as build a highly relational, tight-knit team of summer immersion students. These 4 weeks will be marked by a lot of learning and a lot of fun team building activities.
A sample day of the Immerse Phase can be seen below.
Immerse Phase
Sample Immerse Phase Daily Schedule
9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom Instruction at the Reality Sports Training Facility
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-3:30pm: Classroom Instruction
4:00-5:30pm: Workout at the Reality Sports Training Facility*
5:30-7:00pm: Dinner & Free Time
7:00-9:00pm: Team Building Activity (Hike in Mt. Rainier National Park, BBQ, Mariner’s game, Lake fun, etc.)
Saturdays will be a combination of free days with longer team building activities. Sundays will be spent serving at a Reality Sports partner church in the community. Expected time for Sunday serving will be approximately from 8am-2pm.
*College athletes will have the opportunity to workout as needed to maintain their specialized training regimen.
equip
Sample Equip Phase Daily Schedule
(Schedule may be different based on camp opportunities)
9:00am-12:00pm: Multi-Sport Camp 1 at Partner Church Site
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-2:00pm: Debrief
2:00-4:00pm: Free Time
4:00-5:30pm: Workout at the Reality Sports Training Facility*
6:00-8:00pm: Multi-Sport Camp 2 at Partner Church Site or Dinner & Free Time
8:00-9:00pm: Free Time
Some participants will do day-long camps that are more specialized around a single sport, so schedules will vary. Saturdays will be a combination of free days with longer team building activities. Sundays will be spent serving at a Reality Sports partner church in the community. Expected time for Sunday serving will be approximately from 8am-2pm.
*College athletes will have the opportunity to workout as needed to maintain their specialized training regimen.
EQUIP PHASE
The Equip Phase will be a 2-week experience in which you are able to apply what you learned in the Immerse Phase. Each participant will serve in different sports camps over these two weeks based on experience, passion, and need. The main focus will be on applying the gospel through sport, while also developing as coaches and sports missionaries. Camp opportunities will range from multi-sport camps done as outreach with partner churches to highly specialized, sport-specific camps put on for Reality Sports athletes. Regardless of which camp(s) a participant serves in, the experience gained will be invaluable to their development as a sports missionary.
A sample day of the Equip Phase can be seen below.
transform
The Transform Phase will be a 1-week outdoor excursion led by a Reality Sports licensed outdoor guide in one of Washington's stunning mountain ranges. This experience will be an opportunity for participants to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually while being immersed in God’s beautiful creation. This phase will consist of hiking, backpacking, camping, team building exercises, journaling, meditating, and worshiping. We pray that this Transform Phase will be a very special time of reflection during which you will have the opportunity to slow down, contemplate your immersion experience, and listen to what God wants you to hear about your future.
TRANSFORM PHASE
debrief
DEBRIEF PHASE
The final week of the immersion experience will be spent in a very intentional Debrief Phase, during which time you will be able to process your experience. Our desire for this time is for you to be able to connect all the dots in terms of where you’ve been, how you got here, and what’s next. The staff at Reality Sports will use this week to help you discern what might be next for you in regard to Sports ministry. We will also use this week to conclude the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience with some more fun and team building activities throughout the Pacific Northwest. A sample day of the Debrief Phase can be seen below.
Sample Debrief Phase Daily Schedule
9:00am-12:00pm: Classroom debrief at the Reality Sports Training Facility
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch
2:00-4:00pm: Team Building Activity
4:00-5:30pm: Workout at the Reality Sports Training Facility*
5:30-7:00pm: Dinner & Free Time
The final Saturday of the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience will conclude with a Lake Day bash & BBQ hosted by the Reality Sports staff.
*College athletes will have the opportunity to workout as needed to maintain their specialized training regimen.
cost
Our intent is that each participant would independently raise the support required to cover the cost of the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience. However, this is a very unique opportunity - we are offering the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience as a paid* internship so that the sacrifice of your entire summer does not result in a significant sacrifice of income. This is especially beneficial for those of you who are putting yourself through college! Reality Sports will also provide tools to help with fundraising.
The cost of the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience is $3,000 per participant. (Please notify Josh Breffle if this cost will affect your ability to participate). Included in that cost is:
Included:
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Instruction/Resources
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Housing (local church host homes)
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Transportation (to and from Immersion events)
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Special Events
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Outdoor Experience (incl. gear)
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Reality Sports Apparel Package
Not Included:
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Travel to/from Seattle
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Meals
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Spending money/Souvenirs
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Transportation (during free time)
*Thanks to the provision of a very generous benefactor, each participant will receive a $2,500 internship stipend for their participation in the Sports Ministry Immersion Experience.
THIS IS TRULY A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY, and will be
AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
apply
Are you interested in the
REALITY SPORTS
Sports Ministry Immersion Experience?
This opportunity is limited to
12 participants
Applications will be accepted beginning
December 18th
Please be praying about this unique opportunity
to be immersed in Sports Ministry as you:
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Learn why the gospel is relevant to sports
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Learn how to apply the gospel to the context of sport
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Experience the gospel lived out through sport
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Practice applying the gospel to your own life
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Experience God out in His glorious creation
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Listen for God's call on your life & ministry
An experience you will never forget!
Application process:
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Click the "APPLY NOW" button below.
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Complete all the application prerequisites indicated in the Immerse Application description.
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Complete the online Immerse Application.
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Complete Background Check authorization form when prompted.
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Applicant will be notified of completed Immerse Application and cleared Background Check and a phone or in-person Interview will be scheduled.
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Provide a letter of reference from a pastor, mentor or coach.
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Applicant will be notified of acceptance into the program and will be sent all pertinent information, including a Letter of Commitment with the applicable terms and conditions.
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Applicant must complete, sign and return the Letter of Commitment to reserve his/her spot, along with a $250 deposit.
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Upon completion of the Letter of Commitment and $250 deposit, a fund will be setup for the student.