Become an Intern at Addison
The Pastoral Internship at Addison Street Community Church is designed to provide aspiring ministry leaders with hands-on experience in pastoral work, teaching, and church leadership. Running from January to August, this internship offers structured mentorship, practical responsibilities, and spiritual development opportunities in a dynamic church setting.
Interns will be expected to commit approximately 20-22 hours per week, including mandatory attendance at Sunday and Wednesday gatherings. Key responsibilities include teaching a 20-25 minute sermon every three weeks (in a lab setting), actively participating in weekly staff meetings, and supporting midweek gatherings by ensuring proper setup and execution. Additionally, interns will contribute to content curation through blog posts and social media, assist in children’s ministry, and engage in general church maintenance tasks.
To deepen their spiritual formation and theological knowledge, interns will work through a curated list of readings covering topics such as prayer, evangelism, preaching, ecclesiology, and leadership. They will also complete biweekly spiritual audits, experiment with various prayer practices, and engage in letter-writing to encourage church members. Personal growth will be further supported by resume development, participation in membership training courses, and involvement in audio/visual ministry tasks.
Throughout the internship, interns will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through specialized seminars and networking experiences. These include workshops on sermon preparation, worship planning, discipleship, and leadership development with experienced pastors and ministry leaders. Interns may also have the opportunity to attend conferences such as the Cross Conference or a Simeon Trust Workshop, etc.
By the end of the program, interns will have developed a personal mission statement, gained practical ministry experience, and received valuable mentorship to guide them in future pastoral work. This internship is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on exposure to church leadership, preaching, and discipleship in a supportive and structured environment.
Interns will be expected to commit approximately 20-22 hours per week, including mandatory attendance at Sunday and Wednesday gatherings. Key responsibilities include teaching a 20-25 minute sermon every three weeks (in a lab setting), actively participating in weekly staff meetings, and supporting midweek gatherings by ensuring proper setup and execution. Additionally, interns will contribute to content curation through blog posts and social media, assist in children’s ministry, and engage in general church maintenance tasks.
To deepen their spiritual formation and theological knowledge, interns will work through a curated list of readings covering topics such as prayer, evangelism, preaching, ecclesiology, and leadership. They will also complete biweekly spiritual audits, experiment with various prayer practices, and engage in letter-writing to encourage church members. Personal growth will be further supported by resume development, participation in membership training courses, and involvement in audio/visual ministry tasks.
Throughout the internship, interns will have opportunities to develop leadership skills through specialized seminars and networking experiences. These include workshops on sermon preparation, worship planning, discipleship, and leadership development with experienced pastors and ministry leaders. Interns may also have the opportunity to attend conferences such as the Cross Conference or a Simeon Trust Workshop, etc.
By the end of the program, interns will have developed a personal mission statement, gained practical ministry experience, and received valuable mentorship to guide them in future pastoral work. This internship is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on exposure to church leadership, preaching, and discipleship in a supportive and structured environment.
