The author examines at the relationship between mentors, interns, and field advisors on a theological internship programme from an action research perspective. The author uses the work of Hans Georg Gadamer as a conceptual framework. The findings reveal that three themes emerged: One of the behavioural themes that came out of each interview with the interns and mentors was the as sense of the initial emotional uncertainty it is connected with the field advisor. Another finding that emerged is the role of the field advisor as the reflective friend. The third finding centres on the theme of the field advisor as being an insider/outsider.