The NextGen Summer Internship at Lakewood offers college-age students an incredible opportunity to deepen their faith and hone their leadership skills through immersive ministry experiences on our Kids or Student Ministry Staff Team. This paid internship presents a hands-on opportunity to make a lasting impact for Christ on the next generation, all while developing as a leader and a minister. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced staff pastors and ministers, fostering personal growth and spiritual development. Additionally, participants will cultivate a sense of community among fellow interns, enriching their collaborative and interpersonal skills.
Interns will engage in areas such as:
- Leading Bible Studies: Facilitate small group sessions, guiding kids or students in exploring, understanding, and applying Scripture.
- Relational Ministry: Build meaningful relationships with kids and students, providing mentorship and fostering spiritual growth.
- Event Planning and Leadership: Collaborate in organizing and executing strategic events that impact the kids and teenagers in our church and community.
- Pastoral Care: Follow-up with kids, students, and families to pray for them and care for their needs.
- Outreach: Reach out to new kids, students, and families to invite them to church, share the gospel, and help them get connected.
- Administrative Tasks: Support ministry operations through essential administrative duties to support all weekly ministry environments and events.
Qualifications
- Must be a college-age student/young adult. Kids Ministry Interns need to have graduated from high school. Student Ministry Interns need to have completed at least 1 year of college or the equivalent.
- Must be growing in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Must have a high level of spiritual and emotional maturity.
- Must be actively involved in Lakewood or your local church.
Program Details
- Duration: 8-10 weeks (from late May to early August). Start/end dates are flexible. Including one week of camp.
- Weekly Time Commitment: 15-20 hours (including Sunday mornings).
- Compensation: Details will be discussed during an interview.
Next Steps
- Prayerfully consider applying for the NextGen Summer Internship.
- Fill out the internship application (you can indicate a preference for Kids or Student Ministry or either one). We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, but the final deadline to apply is May 1.
- Our NextGen Staff Team will carefully review and prayerfully consider all applications, then set up an interview with some applicants (in person or virtually if necessary).
- After interviews have been completed, we will contact you to let you know if you have been selected to be part of the NextGen Summer Internship Program.