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Pastoral Internship

Preparing men to serve in full-time ministry

Our Pastoral Internship Program is designed to help men grow in character, competence, and commitment to spread the fame of Jesus among the nations. At the end of the internship, the goal is to send you out to plant new churches, revitalize dying churches, serve in global missions, or go on staff at an existing church (possibly even ours).

What to Expect

This is a part-time ministry position targeting approximately 20 hours per week. It includes a stipend of $800/month. Your specific days, hours of work, and involvement will be agreed upon before the internship begins. Here are some examples of things you might be doing as a Pastoral Intern.

  • Interns are required to be members of the church
  • Participate in Major Events: Take part in all major church events.  
  • Weekly Staff Meetings: Attend all-day Wednesday staff meetings every week. 
  • Reading Assignments: Read the assigned booklist and write reflective reports based on your readings.  Sample reading list >
  • Pastoral Care: Engage in visitation, counseling, and member care activities.  
  • Preaching and Teaching Opportunities: Collaborate with a pastor to identify suitable opportunities to use your teaching and preaching gifts.  
  • Weekly Meetings with Pastor: Meet weekly with an assigned pastor to discuss your ministry and personal life.  
  • Administrative Tasks: Dedicate time during office hours to assist with various administrative tasks related to church life.  
  • Ministry Participation: Participate in ministry depending on your area of gifting. 
  • Member Engagement: Meet with both new and existing members of the church.
  • Leadership Training Class: Attend a Leadership Training class for individuals preparing for leadership roles within the church.  
  • Support Groups Observation: Observe at least one support group during your internship.