English-language Speakers Converge in Britain for Cross-cultural Internship

October 1, 2015

English-language Speakers Converge in Britain for Cross-cultural Internship

October 1, 2015

(Oct. 1, 2015 - by Penny Hughes) In a world where technology enables daily interactions with people worldwide, nothing compares to traveling abroad, engaging with people cross-culturally.

Intern Jacob Attwood putting his training to use in the studio. That’s what Reach Beyond interns Jacob Attwood and Chrissy Guglielmon found this summer as they spent four weeks in England, joining seven foreign students in a multicultural partnership. While all spoke English—participants came from the U.S., the United Kingdom., India and Germany—they represented highly diverse cultures.

“One reason you’d want to go overseas is because you have all these great experiences of interacting with people who come from different backgrounds and different cultures,” explained Guglielmon. “That helps you understand people more, [helping you to better] reach them for Christ.”

The interns, including a blind participant from England, worked alongside missionaries at Reach Beyond-UK which partners with Radio Worldwide via a radio broadcasting course. This summer’s training involved developing audio spots and doing live broadcasts after some intense classroom work followed by a short course on videography.

“It’s important to have people who have been in ministry for many years because they can tell you what ministry is actually like,” Attwood noted.

During the concentrated, two-week media training segment, the students developed and edited audio spots that aired live on radio.

The short features are five-minute recordings that aired locally at various times throughout the day. Due to the small size of this summer’s program, the students became especially close-knit while giving them plenty of airtime and one-on-one time with the instructors.

“One of the greatest benefits of this internship is that you have a whole host of mentors and teachers that help propel you into action,” Guglielmon related.

David, executive director of the Europe/Eurasia Region, commented that “the team really came together and served well. Every person brought their own talents to the table. I love it that this internship covered a wide range of media production.”

Already plans are being made for next year’s summer program in the U.K. “Every year is unique, and we’re excited to see what next year will look like,” David concluded.

To view a video produced by this summer’s interns in the U.K., visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDHCA1kLSgQ.

Source: Reach Beyond

Director of Church & Donor Partnerships

Position Summary: The Director of Church & Donor Partnerships strengthens Reach Beyond’s ministry by cultivating purposeful, trust-based relationships with churches, pastors, donors, and mission-minded individuals. Serving as a storyteller, encourager, and connector, this role invites the Body of Christ to join in God’s mission to reach those with little or no access to the Gospel.

Working closely with the Mobilization and Development teams, this person helps raise up new workers, strengthen church partnerships, and resource strategic ministry initiatives—always with a posture of discernment, prayer, and long-term stewardship.

Location: Colorado Springs or remote

Employment Type: Full time with employer-paid benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off.

What This Role Does (Core Responsibilities)

1. Church Partnership Development

This role serves as a relational bridge between Reach Beyond, churches, and missionaries.

The Director:

Maintains strong relationships with existing partner churches and develops 2–4 new church partnerships annually
Shares the vision of Reach Beyond, helping churches understand and engage with the needs of the unreached
Equips churches with resources that support missionaries and foster long-term, healthy partnerships
Collaborates closely with missionaries as they engage their sending and supporting churches

2. Donor Ministry & Stewardship

This role views donor relationships as ministry and discipleship, not transactions.

The Director:

Manages relationships with approximately 12 key donor accounts
Walks alongside donors with discernment—guiding them through education, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation
Communicates clearly about ministry priorities, impact opportunities, and project funding goals
Maintains accurate, timely records in the donor management system to ensure thoughtful follow-up and accountability

3. Representation & Engagement

This role serves as a public voice and relational presence for Reach Beyond.

The Director:

Represents Reach Beyond at 3–5 regional or national events annually, with intentional follow-up for every connection
Communicates the story of God’s work in Reach Beyond through stage presentations, small groups, and media opportunities
Participates fully in staff meetings, chapels, retreats, and organizational prayer rhythms

4. Reporting, Collaboration & Administration

This role balances relational ministry with faithful stewardship and teamwork.

The Director:

Provides quarterly written reports tracking progress toward mobilization and development goals
Works closely with the Mobilization and Development Directors to align efforts and communicate organizational priorities
Upholds organizational policies and maintains healthy, proactive communication across teams

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Why Join Reach Beyond? At Reach Beyond, we cultivate a culture rooted in relationship, collaboration, and dependence on God. Our mission is to see unreached people transformed in Christ through media, healthcare, and community development. As the Director of Church & Donor Partnerships, you’ll play a vital role in advancing God's mission and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting global impact.

All applicants must be able to sign the Reach Beyond Statement of Faith.

Apply Now: Join us in fulfilling God’s calling to bring hope and transformation to the unreached. Complete the application here. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.