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Water's Edge

Central/Water's Edge Internship

Holland, Michigan

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Seniority
Internship
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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  • 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.

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