At a glance
- Dates
- Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, August 2
- Apply
- Application form
- Questions
- Daniel Hiler
Why we run it
- Disciple college students to know and follow Christ.
- Train young believers to prioritize the church in their life and ministry.
- Prepare students to move on into faithful discipleship and membership in a local church.
The week
- Sundays
- 9:00am: pre-service prayer
- 10:30am: morning worship
- 12:00pm: greet visitors and members, or first-Sunday potluck
- 6:00pm: dinner, sermon discussion and Ephesians Bible study at a pastor's home
- Wednesdays
- 6:00pm: evening service and children's ministry
- Thursdays
- 6:00pm: dinner and book discussion at a pastor's home
A summer in pictures
What is provided
- Books and materials
- All of them, at no cost to the intern.
- Housing
- Provided if it is needed.
- Work
- The internship is unpaid and designed so students can work or take summer classes alongside it. Job opportunities come through members of the church. We don't recommend more than 30 hours a week.
- Discipleship
- Sunday evenings with the pastors, an Ephesians Bible study, sermon prep study, and mentorship with a church member.
What we expect
- Be present and available for all scheduled activities, services and events.
- Be relational: spend time with church members through meals, outings and activities.
- Be available to help with setup, cleanup, moving, childcare and whatever else comes up.
- Weekly reading and a reflection paper.
- Meet with your mentor regularly.
What you will read
- Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life by John Calvin
- The Heart of Christ by Thomas Goodwin
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
- Early Christian Worship by Paul Bradshaw
- Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan
Where interns serve
Questions before applying go to Daniel Hiler, daniel@jpbc.org.
Spend a summer here
Applications for Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, August 2 are open.