beach Internship
Applications for our 2024/2025 internship now open!
INTERNSHIP VISION
Internships at Beach Church are designed to give hands-on experience and training for vocational ministry. As a church we exist to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Our desire for the internship program is to raise up and release the next generation of ministry leaders with the Beach Church DNA.
We are looking for the best young leaders who are looking to take the next step in their ministry calling. Whether you are just graduating from college or seminary, or feel God calling you in a new direction, we are ready to partner with you to help prepare you for the next part of your ministry journey.
INTERNSHIP TIMELINE AND TRACKS
The internship program lasts 11 months from September through July. During this time you will develop in 4 key areas: 1) personal spiritual development 2) theological development within the Wesleyan tradition 3) practical ministry theory and 4) hands on ministry experience within one of our awesome ministry departments. Interns will choose a focus in one of the following tracks: Lead or Campus Pastor, Worship/Tech Ministry, BeachKids, Discipleship/Serve, Beach Students, Communications, or Operations.
The internship is unpaid, however, we will provide your housing only 3 blocks from the beach. Spaces are limited, so make sure you apply in a timely manner.
INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE
2 Hours | PERSONAL: One-on-one time with a Pastor, worship, communion, prayer
2 Hours | THEOLOGY: Book study, discussion, reflection
2 Hours | MINISTRY/PRACTICAL: Projects, assignments, discussion
If Part-Time, 12-14 Hours | Hands on Ministry
If Full Time, 30-32 Hours | Hands on Ministry
Interning for Beach was life-changing for me! It gave me the opportunity to experience what the day-to-day work of vocational ministry really looks like. Not only did I grow in my head knowledge, but I got to apply what I learned through hands-on experience. I was empowered to lead, to make decisions, and to voice ideas.
I now work as the student worship coordinator here at Beach! The skills and knowledge I gained during the internship have heavily influenced the way I lead today. As I am faced with the challenges and tasks that come with my current job, I find myself activating all that I learned during the program. The Beach Church internship was a vital step in my preparation for working in ministry!
— Rachel, Beach Students Intern
Beach’s internship encouraged me to explore Gods calling on my life and prepared me for life in day-to-day ministry. The internship focused on developing my theology, creating healthy rhythms in my life and hands on experience in real ministry.
— Stephen, BeachKids Intern & Operations Intern
I came to Beach Church eager to learn hands-on experience in my field, and I never could have guessed how God would use that! I love the practical skills, such as photography and video editing, that I gained during my time in the internship.
I also love taking what I learned during the internship and applying it to my interactions with my volunteers. I’m super passionate about casting vision and creating clarity for them, and I have my intern classes to thank for that. 10/10 would recommend this internship!
Chris, Communications Intern
