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 paid Summer Internship program, you'll receive hands-on ministry experience, theological formation, 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:
Summer Internship (Pastoral Track)
This 12-week internship is for young men who are exploring a call to pastoral ministry. It combines meaningful ministry experience in the local church with robust theological training.
Every intern can expect to serve in a primary ministry area—Students, Twenties, Worship, or Kids—while participating each week in biblical instruction, preaching workshops, and personal mentorship from our pastoral team.
Program Highlights
- The Redeemer Churchmen Program
- Participate weekly training in ecclesiology, biblical doctrine, preaching, and pastoral leadership. Interns will engage in theological reading and writing assignments, preaching workshops, teaching labs, and sermon evaluations.
- Hands-On Ministry Experience
- Serve alongside Redeemer's ministry staff through Sunday responsibilities, event planning, weekly office hours, and practical ministry assignments in your primary ministry area.
- Personal Pastoral Mentorship
- Receive intentional discipleship, guidance, and feedback from Redeemer's pastoral team as you grow in your convictions, character, and competencies.
- Ministry Evaluation and Development
- Receive mid-program and final evaluations from pastoral staff, including personalized feed back on your character, theological understanding, sermons, ministry gifts, and areas for continued growth.
- Housing and Compensation
- Live with a host family from Redeemer and receive a stipend for the duration of the internship.
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Summer Internship (Ministry Track)
This 12-week internship is designed for men and women who want to serve in church ministry.
Whether you're interested in communications, administration, student ministry, kid's ministry, worship, tech, or other ministry areas, this internship offers practical leadership development, real ministry responsibilities, one-on-one coaching, and opportunities tailored to your gifts and calling.
This track is ideal for those who wish to serve on staff in the local church, aspiring ministry leaders, 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.
If you're interested in serving as a host family, we'd love to connect with you.
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