Cornerstone emphasizes that missionary training must include hands on experience in addition to theory. Part of the curriculum are the Spring Mission and the Internship periods.
First year students go out in April in teams of three or more to do a three week mission in a cross cultural situation. Most placements are abroad, though there are also a few local possibilities. Team work, preparation and functioning in another culture, reporting and debriefing are learning experiences.
Second year students do an individual six week internship (beginning in March) on a mission field of their own choice. Much of what has been learned can be put to practice and tested in an actual mission situation. Internship also often helps the student in determining his or her future ministry and field of service.
