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BETHLEHEM CHURCH RESIDENCY & SUMMER INTERNSHIP At Bethlehem Church, we want more FOR you than FROM you. As a church, we seek to invest in the future leaders of the church, people just like you! The Residency Program gives you hands-on ministry experience, coaching and mentoring, a tuition-free seminary degree, and life-giving community with like-minded peers. We desire to develop and send out men and women who are strong in their faith, know their identity in Christ, and are confident …

Church Business Services Intern- Spring 2027 As a Business Services Intern, you will assist the Business Services Director with overseeing the operations of our church and Academy. Topics which may arise include annual budgeting, staffing, facility management, staff development, management of all the church’s resources, planning and implementation of software programs for budgeting, and computing device set-up and end-user deployment. The experience is intended to give you opportunities which help you identify and develop the gifts God has given you …

Church Human Resources Intern- Spring 2027 The HR Intern will participate in a variety of HR functions with the Real Life team including: interviewing, hiring, posting positions, understanding and sharing information regarding employee benefits, employee discipline, and other HR functions necessary for a large, dynamic church. This role has the potential to grow into a HR staff position with opportunity for advancement. This experience will be tailored to your individual needs to help you identify and develop the gifts God …

Do you like to travel, coach and play sports, love Jesus, and love spreading the Gospel? UW Sports Ministry is an equipping ministry that works directly with local churches (mostly Protestant) across the U.S. to help churches put on sports camps at their church. During the summer, our staff will travel in teams of 3-4 to various churches around the country. Each week, the team will be in a new city or town working with a different set of churches. …

Health Center Coordinator – Join our team as the Health Center Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring our campers stay happy and healthy! You’ll oversee the Health Center, administer first aid, manage camper medications, and keep everything organized and running smoothly. Don’t worry if you don’t have prior medical experience—your strong organizational skills are what we’re looking for! You’ll also work alongside our amazing weekly volunteer nurses, making it a collaborative and supportive environment. This is a fantastic …

*This is a support-based position. You will need to be eligible for employment in the US to apply for this position. A Season of Development for a Lifetime of Ministry The Center Church Residency is a purposeful, two-year leadership development program designed to give emerging leaders a meaningful pathway into vocational ministry. Residents serve as integral members of the Center Church staff, receiving hands-on ministry experience, intentional mentorship, theological training, and opportunities to lead. Each resident will serve within a …

Southland Resident 2027-2028 Are you a post-graduate or young adult looking for a place to serve, grow, and develop your character and your calling in ministry? Are you ready to learn through classroom, cohort, and hands-on opportunities? Primary Responsibilities Include: A year-long commitment (June to May). Full-time schedule, including Sundays. Enjoy hands-on learning in your chosen ministry area under the supervision of a Southland staff field supervisor for training, coaching, development, and support. Responsibilities may include leading groups, writing devotional …

OneHope is a global ministry that seeks to catalyze a movement to help every child in every generation encounter Jesus through engagement with God’s Word. By working with local churches, international ministry partners, schools, and governments, we have been able to reach over 2 billion children with a relevant Gospel message since we began in 1987. Our internship program, Cultivate, is located in our international headquarters in South Florida. This program was born out of OneHope’s 30+ years of experience …

OneHope is a global ministry that seeks to catalyze a movement to help every child in every generation encounter Jesus through engagement with God’s Word. By working with local churches, international ministry partners, schools, and governments, we have been able to reach over 2 billion children with a relevant Gospel message since we began in 1987. Our internship program, Cultivate, is located in our international headquarters in South Florida. This program was born out of OneHope’s 30+ years of experience …