A Church-Planting Experience for College Students
Purpose
The purpose of the Church Planting Internship Program is to give college students the opportunity to explore church planting and discover or help define their calling in ministry. Our vision is to find next-generation church planters who will join our church planting team and help us start more Free Will Baptist Churches across North America.
Plan
The Church Planting Intern will work in a current church plant in North America for 10 weeks during the summer. The intern will serve in various roles based on personal gifts, talents, and expectations of the church plant leader. Responsibilities may include (but not limited to) children, youth, outreach, music, audio/visual, preaching, teaching, and more.
North American Ministries has church plants across the nation. If an intern wants to work in a certain geographical area, consideration will be given. If not, the intern may be placed at any church plant location.
Prerequisites
To serve as a Church Planting Intern, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a member in good standing at a Free Will Baptist church
- Complete an application
- Raise necessary funds for travel and other financial needs for the internship (after approval)
- Submit recommendation from pastor, college professor, or similar
Expectations:
- Commit to excellence and willingness to work under leadership of a church planter
- Commit to an academic program and coaching from the church planting team where serving (including reading suggested materials)
- Work 25 or more hours each week in ministry related activities
- Submit a weekly report of activities to supervising church planter and North American Ministries
- Submit a written report (newsletter or blog) to supporters and constituents halfway through and at the end of internship
- Avoid whining, slacking or drama
- Prepare for challenging, high impact work
- Expect to be challenged
Compensation
Church Planting Internships will receive free room and board during program.
- Families in the local church usually provide room and board. Hotel accommodations should not be expected
- A weekly stipend will be provided
- Other benefits may be awarded based on the financial resources of the church plant and the intern’s performance
Request an Application
Full Intern Application (password required; contact NAM)