Over the past 16 – *gasp* Sixteen years?!?!? – of ministry I have had the pleasure of supervising five interns: Sayer Strauch, Derrick Weston, Nick Larson, Abby King Kaiser and currently Erica Rader. If you have never had an intern in your place of ministry it is really is quite wonderful. The practice of and reflection on ministry does not only benefit the intern, but I know that I have been given much from these relationships.
In the past few months I have had no less than five people inquire about being an intern at MBCC, so I know that there are some great folks out there looking for a meaningful place to serve and learn. There are a variety of places that do this placement work: seminaries, colleges, etc. but I figured I would provide another opportunity for folks to connect.
I know the biggest issue is money . . . mostly a church saying, "We ain't got none!" but I know of a few folks who might be reading this post who are in a fiscal situation where compensation could come in the form of housing or something else. I am not encouraging anyone to take advantage of folks who need an internship, but rather to be open to some creative solutions.
So . . .
Are you a community that might be looking for an intern?
Are you an intern looking for a placement?
If so, leave your info here and who knows . . .
jul1782
Apr 19, 2011 -
I am a second yer MDIV student looking for a full time internship beginning Fall of 2011. I am open to any location and do not require a stipend. I am looking to gain general experience (preaching, pastoral care etc) and specifically in young adult ministry. I would love to talk further! Please e-mail me at jul1782@gmx.com.
DennisS
Apr 7, 2011 -
Looking for a summer intern who wants to fully experience pastoral ministry during the sabbatical of a solo pastor. Housing, vehicle, and compensation. Very hospitable and loving PCUSA congregation in a rural context of central KS. One wedding currently planned, and there will certainly be funerals. Three D.Mins locally who could supervise (one recently retired, one a clinical chaplain at a state facility who was previously in pastoral ministry, and one recently received the D.Min. in the area of worship). CPM, or other folks in the region, could also supervise.
Currently looking at possibilities to combine for the summer with a smaller ELCA congregation – with, or without, a summer intern. (They have a part-time minister.) There is potential here for many different experiences (including outside of ministry, such as driving a tractor, riding horses, etc). No great expectations – just a chance to learn and grow.
We are sending 18 youth from the congregation to (PCUSA) Summer Camp, and several of them are taking friends. A third of the congregation has joined in the past 6 years. We don’t have a praise band, but if this is something you want for the summer, there are musicians available. Digital projector and screen available (not permanently installed).
Sabbatical is grant-funded, and 8 weeks in length (late June to mid-August, all of July in Jerusalem area), but you can come early and/or stay later to get the length of summer placement that works best for you. The congregation is fairly small, but statistically is in the top half of the denomination in membership and attendance. Staff includes secretary, custodian, and organist/pianist.
Contact: scheibmeir (at) gmail (dot) com
Writertiger
Apr 7, 2011 -
I’m a middler seminarian looking for a year-long full-time internship after I graduate (May 2012). I would prefer to stay on the East Coast. I’m young and still discerning my call to ministry, so I’m open to doing many different things in congregations, para-church organizations, and non-profits. I’ve done one unit of CPE and will have done two part-time year-long internships by the time I graduate. I would love to start a conversation and learn about the opportunities that are out there! For more information e-mail me at WriterTiger@gmail.com
Thank you!
Camille
Apr 7, 2011 -
Second Pres in Little Rock is looking for two summer interns for youth- college or seminary students. Stipend, housing & supervisors provided. Selection committee meeting soon to review resumes. Contact me for more info camillepowell at secondpreslr dot org