BLacklight

frontlines

Live on assignment and capture the stories shaping the mission of the church worldwide.

Frontlines is Blacklight’s flagship program.

Participants spend 1–3 months on assignment in locations where belief systems deeply shape culture and society.

These teams document the spiritual landscape of a region while capturing the work of the gospel through photography, film, journalism, and digital storytelling.

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Location
North India

Dates
Fall 2027
(Assignments begin as early as mid-august)

trip length
1-2 months

trip cost
$6500 (all-inclusive)

What does the cost include?

  • Flights

  • Lodging

  • Transportation

  • Team logistics

  • Meals

  • Training resources

Participants can self pay or raise support for the trip through Blacklight’s donor support platform.

WHAT you’ll do

  • conduct interviews with local believers

  • produce articles, photography, and film

  • document cultural & spiritual environments

  • contribute to blacklight editorial & media publications

where you’ll go

Gather stories in key cities across North India, including:

jaipur

agra

varanasi

Delhi

The team will document the spiritual landscape of Hinduism, exploring how this dominant belief system shapes the culture and daily life of northern India.

Working alongside local partners, you will gather insight and capture the environments, communities, and moments that help the global church better understand both the opportunities for the gospel and the challenges present within this context.

READY TO APPLY?

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

ROLES ON THE TEAM

Writer/journalist

videographer (long-form)

photographer

content creator (short form)

Findyour place in the story

Blacklight is raising up storytellers to document the work of the gospel around the world.