Churches and Ministries

A church internship is a programme where someone interested in a career in ministry or leadership works and trains at a church under the supervision of experienced church leaders. The intern typically performs tasks such as assisting in worship services or creative arts/media/music, working with youth groups or children, or supporting community outreach programmes. The goal is to provide hands-on experience and training to help the intern develop skills and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to work in a church setting.

This programme prepares students for leadership in ministry or marketplace. It follows a practicum model. Students engage in a structured, sequential course of study, with 4 and 8-week placements in an organisation, in which they practice their leadership and ministry skills. This programme is suitable for those who have completed our (or an equivalent) Level 5 diploma programme, or who have been involved in ministry for many years without having pursued tertiary-level study or training in leadership. This diploma helps students integrate the theory of leadership, the development of leadership attributes and skills and the understanding of Biblical leadership in a way that will strengthen and take their leadership capacity to the next level.

We do not find interns on your behalf. We can, however, guide you in choosing a Christian intern from within your own organisation. To start with you can follow these easy steps:

To determine if an internship programme will benefit your church, consider the following factors:

Ministry development
Church internships can help the church provide mentorship and hands-on training opportunities for young adults interested in pursuing a career in ministry or Christian service.

Workforce support
An internship can provide additional support for the church during periods of high workload or staffing shortages, especially in areas such as youth ministry, community outreach, or worship leadership.

Discipleship and spiritual formation
An internship programme can provide opportunities for young adults to grow in their faith, develop their leadership skills, and serve others.

Community outreach
An internship can help the church build strong relationships with local educational institutions, community organisations, and other faith-based groups, and promote its reputation as a socially responsible and compassionate organisation.

Mission alignment
The decision to implement an internship should be aligned with the church's mission and vision, and should support its efforts to fulfill its call to serve others and share the gospel.

Ultimately, the decision to implement an internship programme should be based on a thorough analysis of the church's needs, resources, and goals, and should involve input from key leaders and members of the congregation.

A number of Christian charities, schools, camps and organisations have interns. To determine if an internship is desirable in your faith-based organisation, consider the following factors:

Workforce development
An internship programme can help the organisation build a pipeline of future talent and provide professional development opportunities for students or recent graduates.

Workload and staffing needs
An internship can provide additional support for the organisation during periods of high workload or staffing shortages.

Workplace culture
Internships can be a way for an organisation to attract and retain diverse talent, and to provide an inclusive and supportive workplace environment.

Community engagement
An internship can help an organisation build strong relationships with local educational institutions and communities, and promote its reputation as a socially responsible employer.

Ultimately, the decision to implement an internship programme should be based on a thorough analysis of the organisation's needs, resources, and goals.