Training Future Leaders in the Context of the Local Church
If you're preparing for a lifetime of ministry—whether through seminary, Bible college, or simply responding to a growing sense of God's call—you don't have to wait until graduation to begin your training.
At Redeemer Church, we believe the local church is God's primary training ground for future leaders. Whether you're pursuing pastoral ministry, sensing a call to missions, or seeking to grow as a leader in a specific ministry, we've created a pathway to help you develop.
Through our internship program, you'll receive theological formation, hands-on ministry experience, and intentional mentorship within a local church that values doctrinal faithfulness, spiritual maturity, and joyful service.
Our mission at Redeemer Church is to declare Jesus and develop Jesus followers, and we'd love for you to be part of that mission.
Before applying, we encourage all applicants to carefully read and affirm our Statement of Beliefs:
Long-Term Internship (Pastoral Track)
This track is designed for men who are pursuing a calling to serve as pastors, elders, or church planters. It is a long-term, multi-stage training process (minimum one year) focused on developing the character, conviction, and competency necessary for pastoral ministry.
Interns will receive intentional coaching in preaching, shepherding, theology, and pastoral leadership while serving in one or more ministry areas, including Kids, Students, Twenties, the Institute, and other ministries as needed.
Program Highlights
- Full participation in the Churchmen Program: (Weekly training in ecclesiology, doctrine, preaching, and pastoral leadership, teaching labs, sermon evaluations, and theological assignments)
- Hands-on ministry experience through Sunday responsibilities, event planning, and weekly office hours
- Intentional mentoring from the pastoral team
- Host family housing
- Stipend provided
- Mid-year and final evaluations with feedback from pastoral staff
Summer Internship (Pastoral Track)
This 12-week immersive internship is designed for young men who are discerning a call to pastoral ministry. It combines meaningful ministry experience with robust theological training through Redeemer's Churchmen Program, our leadership cohort for men.
Interns will serve in a primary ministry area—Students, Twenties, Worship, or Kids—while participating each week in doctrinal instruction, preaching workshops, and personal mentorship from our pastoral team.
Program Highlights
- Full participation in the Churchmen Program (Weekly training in ecclesiology, doctrine, preaching, and pastoral leadership, teaching labs, sermon evaluations, and theological assignments)
- Hands-on ministry experience through Sunday responsibilities, event planning, and weekly office hours
- Host family housing provided
- Stipend provided
- Mid-program and final evaluations with feedback from pastoral staff
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Summer Internship (Ministry Track)
This 12-week internship is designed for both men and women who desire to serve and lead in specialized areas of church ministry.
Whether your interests are in communications, administration, student ministry, children's ministry, worship, or another ministry area, this internship provides practical leadership development through real ministry responsibilities, one-on-one coaching, and opportunities tailored to your gifts and calling.
This track is ideal for aspiring ministry leaders, future church staff members, and those preparing to serve as ministry directors or deacons.
Host Families
Redeemer Church is seeking host families to house our summer interns during their 12-week ministry residency (late May through mid-August).
One of the most meaningful ways you can invest in the next generation of church leaders is by opening your home. Host families provide:
- A private bedroom and shared living space
- Basic meals or access to food
- A welcoming, Christ-centered home environment
You won't be expected to entertain or supervise your intern. They will have a full ministry schedule throughout the week. Your hospitality simply provides stability, encouragement, and a firsthand picture of faithful Christian life within the home.
Hosting an intern is a practical act of discipleship and an investment in future Gospel-workers.
If you're interested in serving as a host family, we'd love to connect with you.
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