Summer Youth Ministry Intern: Lead & Discipleship

Preston Trail Community Church; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Trail Community Church in Frisco, Texas, invites motivated students to join the Summer Youth Ministry Internship for 12 weeks (May 17–Aug 9, 2026). You will partner with the Preston Trail Student Ministry to disciple middle school and high school students and help create welcoming environments.

This hands-on role emphasizes relationship-building, leadership development, and practical ministry projects, including events, camps, serve trips, and weekly small groups, under the guidance of

Qualifications

• Must have a strong and growing relationship with Jesus
• Aligns with Preston Trail mission, beliefs, and values
• Must complete our assessment to be considered further
• Committed to our team culture of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance
• Either currently pursuing (or interested in learning more about) vocational ministry
• Able to work effectively on-site in a fast-paced, task-shifting environment
• Willing to take the initiative to ask questions and solicit feedback
• Committed to full-time work for these 12 weeks, including Sundays, camp and other events as necessary
• If taking summer school classes, only one 3-hour class allowed
• Maximum time off is 5 consecutive days if communicated before the offer is extended
• Must have completed 1-year in college by Summer 2027

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with students for intentional discipleship
• Help students integrate into the ministry, connecting them with other students and leaders
• Learn, execute and evaluate ministry projects
• Assist in creating summer programming (events) that point students to Jesus and a welcoming environment where students can be seen, known and experience belonging
• Plan, prep, execute and lead ministry events (Summer camp, serve trips, worship nights, etc.)
• Engage in weekly service and leadership opportunities
• Learn to pastor students, parents, and volunteers
• Work with and learn how to develop teams of volunteers to execute the vision of PTSM
• Teaching opportunities and weekly small group leading
• Full engagement in Preston Trail staff and church culture

Skills

Student ministry

Discipleship

Team leadership

Education

Currently pursuing vocational ministry

Job description

Preston Trail Community Church in Frisco, Texas, invites motivated students to join the Summer Youth Ministry Internship for 12 weeks (May 17–Aug 9, 2026). You will partner with the Preston Trail Student Ministry to disciple middle school and high school students and help create welcoming environments.

This hands-on role emphasizes relationship-building, leadership development, and practical ministry projects, including events, camps, serve trips, and weekly small groups, under the guidance of