Internship Program

We’re offering internships in most ministry areas, including:

If you don’t see what you are looking for, let us know what area of ministry lights you up, and we will go from there!

We prefer for participants to commit to a year-long internship, but we are open to discussing other options.

Please note: We prefer to bring on new interns in the fall semester, because the summer session is both short and busy, which leaves little time to really forge a relationship between the intern and supervisor. That said, we do offer some summer internship opportunities. It is also important to note that the summer internship experience will be very different than the fall/spring trimesters as it relates to personal and spiritual development emphases and assignments.

You will receive an automated response after submitting your application. Once your application is reviewed, the internship program director will email you with instructions on next steps.

Each intern will serve as a key member of a ministry team at weekend services and will participate in campus and team meetings. We also expect you to complete the c|Life membership process before starting your internship, and to comply with the c|Life code of conduct during the course of the internship.

Potential interns must be out of high school.

We provide various things, such as books, occasional meals and possible conferences. You will also receive a financial gift.

c|Life will pay a $1,000 technology/administrative stipend per trimester, either to you or to the college you designate. Some colleges have a “church match” program that could increase your benefit. If you are not currently a student, or if you simply wish to receive the payment directly, that is fine, but there will likely be some tax ramifications. More detailed questions can be directed to our financial office upon request. If you would like more information regarding raising additional financial support from family and friends, just let us know so we can connect you with the financial office for more detailed information.

We will also provide a mentor, staff access and hands-on training in your selected ministry area. It’s hard to put a value on the experience you will gain from learning and growing under the guidance of some of the top leaders in our area.

Weekly schedules vary depending on your area of ministry, however, most schedules will involve serving in all services on your home campus.

We will expect a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week from each intern, which does include Sunday services.

Yes. Time off should be communicated and agreed upon between the intern and his or her supervisor.

Of course! We encourage interns to manage college classes and the internship program at the same time. We believe that completing college and getting a degree should be a priority. If you are seeking to make this a full-time internship, however, you are welcome to raise support.

Absolutely! We expect that most, if not all, interns will secure outside employment. We do ask, however, that ministry expectations and time requirements take precedence over outside work schedules for weekend services, ministry team meetings and Tuesday evening internship meetings.

Campus placement will be determined based on the skill set of the intern and current opportunities available within the church.

If your college or university offers internship opportunities, we will do our best to ensure that you meet all the necessary requirements. It will be your responsibility to know what is required and to communicate that to your supervisor.