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Ministry Internship Non-Exempt / Temporary Internship Position Summary The Ministry Internship is designed to provide individuals with early exposure to ministry life through guided learning, hands-on experiences, and intentional mentoring. This role is exploratory in nature—ideal for those discerning a call to ministry, seeking to develop spiritual gifts, and learning how local church ministry functions day to day. Interns will serve alongside ministry leaders in a variety of areas while gaining a broad perspective of church life, spiritual leadership, and pastoral care. Key Responsibilities • Learning & Exploration • Participate in structured teaching, mentoring, and reflection opportunities. • Attend staff meetings, leadership trainings, and ministry gatherings. • Explore different ministry areas (worship, discipleship, outreach, children, youth, operations, etc.). • Ministry Exposure • Assist ministry leaders with planning, preparation, and execution of events, services, and programs. • Observe and shadow leaders in pastoral care, discipleship, and organizational leadership. • Contribute to team projects and initiatives as assigned. • Personal & Spiritual Growth • Engage in regular times of prayer, scripture study, and reflection. • Participate in leadership development activities and receive ongoing feedback. • Demonstrate growing character, humility, and teachability in all areas of service. Qualifications • A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian character. • Desire to learn more about ministry, leadership, and serving the local church. • Reliable, responsible, and willing to serve in a variety of roles. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Open to feedback and mentoring. • Prior ministry experience is not required. Internship Structure • Length: Typically, 3-6 months • Schedule: Flexible; may include evenings or weekends depending on ministry area • Supervision: Intern will be assigned a ministry supervisor for mentoring and feedback Learning Outcomes By the end of the internship, participants will have: • Gained a broad understanding of church ministry functions. • Identified personal strengths, interests, and areas of gifting. • Experienced hands-on ministry opportunities across multiple areas. • Developed a clearer sense of calling and next steps in ministry.