I’m excited to announce that this June I have the opportunity to travel to Manila, Philippines with a group from Tampa Underground for an “externship.”
What is an externship?
You’re probably familiar with an internship, where a person goes into an organization and learns inner workings of that organization. Well, an externship is similar, except we are going, externally to a different culture to see, experience, and learn from each other.
Who is Tampa Underground?
It’s a network of over 100 microchurches (small missional communities) in the Tampa Bay area and 15 city-wide sister movements across the world. Read more at TampaUnderground.com
What will you be doing?
Honestly, I’m not exactly sure, but here’s some info that helps to explain how this is different from the typical missions trip
“We want to create an experience which immerses us into personal, face to face, relational encounter with the poor and the effects of poverty. Rather than going to provide relief or save them from their situations of poverty, we will go to mirror as many of the realities of their lives as possible, even if temporarily. It is our conviction that this experience has more impact on participants and transforms them into true advocates.”
Lord willing, I also hope to be able to meet in person several members of the SkywayWeb.com / OurChurch.Com team I work with who live in the Manila area.
When are you going?
June 11-22, 2024. (That could change slightly to get less expensive flights.)
Where can I go to read more about the Manila Externship?
https://www.tampaunderground.com/manila2024
How can I support you?
- Prayer – Join the team of people who are praying for me.
- Financial support – Cost of the trip will be ~$2,500 ($2,000 is due April 1 so airline tickets can be purchased). I am hoping to raise half of that and pay the other half from my own savings.
- You can donate online
- Mail a check to Underground Network, PO Box 75157, Tampa, FL 33675 (put Paul Steinbrueck – Manila Trip in the memo)
- Or Zelle 727-492-6255
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