Summer Internships

Equipping young leaders to serve Christ with integrity and excellence is a high calling. The Church at LifePark has identified a ministry imperative that has motivated our church to help raise up young leaders in the church. During the summer LifePark offers college students and recent graduates the opportunity to devote a season of time to spiritual growth and self-discovery through service and study.

Throughout the internship, interns will be taught by LifePark pastors and leaders on topics such as Bible study methods, gospel-centered living, the local church, missions, spiritual gifts, worship, spiritual disciplines, leadership, and more. These teaching times are designed to equip interns with foundational truths that will build character and knowledge that is essential for their role as healthy members in a local church and community.

The Great Commandment & the Great Commission fuel the work of our church. Interns can expect to grow closer to Christ through worship, fellowship, discipleship, serving in the church and evangelism. Jesus has called us to take the good news to people, in word and deed, and students will participate in local and regional mission opportunities.

We believe the primary context for life-change is within relationships. LifePark summer interns will have staff mentors and will be challenged to lead others throughout the summer.

– Summer Internships at The Church at LifePark –

Why Intern Here?

I am so honored to have had the opportunity to serve with LifePark as the general ministry intern. The Lord has revealed His character to me this summer through His word, the beautiful people I met, and the experiences I walked through. Not only did I get a broad view of how a church functions logistically, I was able to observe how the church functions as the body of Christ with a desire to glorify the Lord. To be able to serve a church that listens to the Lord's will was humbling and something I strive to do in my own life. God has blessed me with the sweetest gift through this internship and I will forever praise His name!

Ella

Interning at LifePark was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Throughout the course of the summer you get to experience first hand what it’s like to work in ministry. You become a vital part of whatever ministry area you work with. My favorite part was getting to know the entirety of the staff, it felt like I was being discipled by all of them. I was challenged, and I truly learned and grew so much during my time at LifePark!

Sam

– Summer Internships Information –

Ministry Areas

This internship is designed to give an intern a broad experience that includes an introduction to the different ministry areas in a local congregation such as, but not limited to: children, students, hospitality, adult ministry, discipleship, church-planting, worship arts (music, audio, visual), pastoral care and more.)

Spend one week learning from staff in each department of the church
Lead a college summer LifeGroup
Meet with non-intern college students for discipleship
Participate in various trips with student ministry or children’s ministry

Worship is central to the mission of the church. Our goal is to foster a culture of worship that celebrates who God is and what He has done. Interns will have the opportunity to receive teaching and hands-on experience cultivating a lifestyle of worship in their personal lives as well as contributing to the church wide worship experience on a weekly basis. This internship will:

Challenge you to grow in your personal worship
Build relationships with Worship Ministry Staff/Volunteers
Participate in creative team worship planning meetings
Use your gifts and talents to contribute to successful weekly worship experiences
Acquire experience and knowledge working in church worship ministry

Student Ministry is a vibrant part of church life at LifePark. Interns who serve with students will have hands-on experience in a ministry that is serious about reaching and growing students. Some opportunities may include:

Building relationships with students and become a friend and leader in their lives
Teaching in formal and informal environments about Christ and His Word
Participating and leading on two summer trips – a summer camp with middle school students & mission trip with high school students
Experiencing a team approach to student ministry and have a voice in the conversation
Having fun as you minister to students and families & using your gifts and talents to minister

Noah’s Park is the preschool ministry at LifePark. Each Sunday morning we minister to over 150 preschool children, teaching them about Jesus and how they can follow Him.

Work with the Noah’s Park Ministry Director to learn how to care for and nurture our youngest future disciples
Spend time preparing throughout the week for Sunday ministry
Execute Sunday morning ministry by teaching lessons and singing (if you like to)
Empower volunteers to use their gifts to minister to children
Play a key role in making Vacation Bible School a huge success
Grow in your ability to communicate with adults by talking to parents
Spread the love of Jesus with preschool children

KidsPark is the 5K-5th grade ministry at LifePark. Each Sunday morning we minister to over 150 1st-5th grade children, teaching them about Jesus and how they can follow Him.

Work with the KidsPark Ministry Director and team to learn how to care for and nurture these young followers
Spend time preparing throughout the week for Sunday ministry
Execute Sunday morning ministry by teaching lessons and singing (if you like to)
Empower volunteers to use their gifts to minister to children
Play a key role in making Vacation Bible School a huge success
Grow in your ability to talk with adults by communicating with parents
Spread the love of Jesus with children
Help plan and execute 3rd-5th grade camp

From the moment of the warm welcome to the friendly farewell of each service, The Church at LifePark Host Team is ready to assist our guests to experience all that is available for them. The role as Host Ministry Intern offers hands-on experience with the Director, Welcome Team Volunteers and the various elements that contribute to our guests' experience at LifePark.The ideal candidate for this role is someone interested in serving vocationally in any ministry and enjoys hard work. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized and enjoys administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is someone who works well independently as well as part of a team.

This intern will assist with:

communicating with & preparing our volunteers for all they need to serve
developing or inventorying organizational systems within each serving area
evaluating current practices of hospitality/guest services
serving LifePark guests at various types of services (worship/prayer/vbs/perhaps a funeral)

Next Steps is a ministry that encourages people to connect with the ministries of the church. We are here to get people connected through Lifegroups, Mentoring, Membership, Baptism, and serving. This intern will:

Work with the Next Steps Director in building community with our guests/members, making personal connections and making them feel welcome
Welcome guests/members each Sunday with a warm mile and answer any questions they may have about church with a goal of making connections and taking their next spiritual step
Spend time during the week preparing for Sunday
Build verbal communication skills through speaking with people on Sunday mornings, staff members throughout the week and written communication ills through emails as well as ongoing communication with in the church and following up with guests/members
Prepare for LifePark Connect (Membership Class) meetings
Serve and spread the love of Jesus to the people at The Church at Lifepark.

The communications intern will assist the Communications Director in supporting and maintaining the vision and purpose of The Church at LifePark through all of the communication mediums we employ. The right candidate is seeking a degree in Communications or a related field, is savvy on all social media platforms and has experience in photography. The right candidate also has strong writing, spelling and grammar skills. The ideal intern is personable, articulate, self-motivated, and works well within a team. Tasks:

The intern will assist in capturing and cataloging photos and videos on Sunday mornings as well as events throughout the week.
They will help create and schedule stories, posts and reels for social media.
They will help keep the website up to date with events and ministry activities.
They will assist with creating and editing graphics.
They will help produce and send weekly email newsletter(s).

– What To Expect –

General Internship Information

This ministry internship is designed to . . .

Provide valuable ministry experience.
Challenge leadership development and growth.
Help give clarity to a possible calling in ministry.
Connect interns with a community of pastors and ministers.
Deepen a love for Jesus and his church.

Specifics of the internship . . .

Interns must be a Christian whose life reflects moral purity.
An intern should have a desire to serve God and influence others.
The leadership at LifePark values the collective wisdom and work of teams, so interns will be working with a team where communication, honesty, and passion are all a high value.

– Get Your Summer Internship Questions Answered –

Frequently Asked Questions

The application period will be from December 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025. However, a rolling deadline is in place until positions are filled or until the ministry leader removes the position.

After an application is received, the applicant will be contacted to schedule an interview. Most interviews are done over zoom. Please note that certain internships have been and can be competitive, and the fulfillment of a position will be at the discretion of each area’s supervisor.

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