Central/Water's Edge Internship

Central Wesleyan Church; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church is offering a Ministry Internship designed for individuals looking to explore ministry life through hands-on experiences and mentoring. Interns will engage in various ministry areas, assist leaders with events, and participate in personal and spiritual growth activities. This internship lasts typically 3-6 months and offers flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates are reliable, eager to learn, and possess strong interpersonal skills. No prior ministry experience is required.

Qualifications

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christian character.
• Desire to learn more about ministry and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Open to feedback and mentoring.
• Prior ministry experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured teaching and mentoring.
• Assist ministry leaders with planning events and services.
• Engage in regular times of prayer and scripture study.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.