Summer Pastoral Internship
OVERVIEW
The Nansemond River Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia, is offering a Summer Pastoral Internship designed for Bible college and seminary men who aspire to pastoral ministry and want to develop real-world ministry experience in a healthy, mission-focused church. This immersive internship goes beyond the classroom, offering hands-on training and direct mentorship from experienced pastoral leaders. Over the course of the summer, interns will serve approximately 40 hours per week for 10 weeks, from May 24 to August 9, with a scheduled break from June 30 to July 6.
QUALIFICATIONS
Christian men aspiring to pastoral ministry
RESPONSIBILITIES
Throughout the summer, interns will grow in essential pastoral competencies, including:
Healthy ecclesiology
Pastoral care and shepherding
Evangelism and missions mobilization
Preaching and sermon preparation
Discipleship and group ministry programming
Worship planning and coordination
Church leadership and administration
MORE INFO & APPLYING
Application deadline: April 1
Total compensation: $6,000
This internship is also offered in partnership with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary through the EQUIP Network, providing eligible students the opportunity to earn accredited seminary credit while gaining hands-on ministry experience. Participants may earn up to 36 credit hours toward their degree as they integrate theological training with practical service under the guidance of qualified mentors.
For a full internship description and to apply please click the button below. If you have any questions please email jhaywood@nansemondriver.com.