Criteria for Selection of US-2 Candiates

Commitment to the Christian faith with an ability to express and relate it to mission objectives, goals and issues of social justice
Completion of an education program (college, graduate school, etc.) and/or equivalent life experiences which contribute to effective service
Intellectual, emotional and physical strengths/stability
Work experiences which evidence commitment and skills appropriate for missional tasks-observation, research, community involvement, interpretation and communication (written and oral)
Willingness to commit two (2) years to the program
Support of General Board of Global Ministries goals and the capacity to relate those goals to vocational intention and work

Sensitivity to cultural diversities, awareness of events and issues in the world, evidence of cross-cultural and interpersonal skills and a commitment to combat oppressive conditions such as poverty, racism, classism and sexism
Willingness to become part of a collective community of interns
Willingness to adopt a subsistence lifestyle
Amenability to evaluation, training, accountability and group process
Commitment to action-education for systemic change
Indication of potential leadership in church and society

Preference is given to persons with a strong church and community base who evidence a commitment to involving themselves in their placement communities