MINISTRY INTERNProgram
Summer 2016 or Academic Year 2016-2017
SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY
(ENLISTMENT & INTERPRETATION COMMITTEE – E & I)
The Mission
United Methodist college students from theSusquehanna Conference may apply to become a ministry intern in a local church. Internships are available for summer or academic years to help young people discern God’s call to ministry within their lives. The intern works with a mentoring pastor who guides their work and provides opportunity to learning (both in leadership and conversation) in personal and professional areas.
Internships Available
A Summer Internship will be offered for a college student to work at a local church in the Susquehanna Annual Conference. The summer intern work 12 weeks, 12-15 hours per week with a stipend of $2,500 ($500 given to the student, $2000 mailed directly to the school).
One academic year internship is offered each year to a student at school within the Susquehanna Conference working in a Susquehanna Conference local church. The Academic Year interns work 10-12 hours per week for both fall and spring semesters. A stipend of $2,500 each semester ($5,000 total year) is mailed directly to the school.
Summer and Academic Year interns must complete an application, references, and personal statement for consideration. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Learning and Serving Covenant defining ministry focus and opportunities for leadership, complete required clearances, and attend a one-day God’s Call event during the internships.
The Intern
The ministry intern must have at least a one-year affiliation with a United Methodist Church ministry (church or campus) within the bounds of The Susquehanna Conference. The ministry intern should be at least a sophomore in good academic standing at a college or university.
The Mentoring Relationship
Once interns are selected, the director will work with the intern, local pastors near the intern’s college, and the area District Superintendent to determine the placement. Care will be taken to select not only churches, but pastors who will serve as caring, instructive mentors. Once a match is made, interns and supervising pastors will meet together and develop a covenant relationship for the internship. During the internship, effort should be made for the intern and supervising pastor to meet weekly.
Deadlines
Summer 2016 Internships Applications Due: April 15thIntern Announced: April 30th
Academic Year 2016-2017 InternshipsApplications Due: May 31stIntern Announced: June 15th
E&I Ministry Intern Director
For questions, please contact Rev. Mira Hewlett at or 717-448-7642
MINISTRY INTERN
Summer 2016 or Academic Year 2016-2017
SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE of the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY
(ENLISTMENT & INTERPRETATION COMMITTEE)
Name: ______Email Address: ______
Address: (school) ______
Address: (summer) ______
Cell Phone Number: ______
Church Information
Home Church: ______
Pastor: ______Pastor’s Email: ______
College Church: ______
Pastor: ______Pastor’s Email: ______
Educational Information
College/University: ______
Current GPA: ______College Major: ______
Anticipated Year of Graduation: ______Current Year In School: ______
Applying for: ___ Summer Internship___ Academic Year Internship
How did you find out about this internship? ______
Is there a placement you would like considered? ______
I certify to the best of my knowledge, the information contained within this application is true and accurate.
Signature ______Date ______
Personal Essays
Please write essays double-spaced and no more than a total of three pages. The essays should not be autobiographies nor doctrinal statements, but reflection involving both heart and mind.
1. Describe your spiritual journey with Christ and any previous involvement in your home church or other ministry setting. Share experiences have been particularly meaningful to you.
2. What are your personal goals for this ministry intern position? Please be specific about the experiences you would like to have, the strengths that you bring, and the areas in which you need to grow.
3. This internship is to help your discern God’s call within ministry. Briefly share how this internship will aid in your discernment (hearing where God is directing you)?
Letters of Reference
Two letters are required. Each letter should be enclosed in a sealed and signed envelope with your application packet.
- Ministry Letter of Reference – someone who has seen the applicant in a ministry setting and can assess the applicant’s gifts and aptitudes for ministry
- Unrelated Adult of Reference – someone who has known the applicant for at least two years and can assess the applicant’s growth, academic interests, and areas of interest. This cannot be a relative or family member.
Please send all material by April 15, 2016 (for summer internships) or
May 31, 2016 (for academic year internships) to:
Rev. Mira Hewlett
Carlisle United Methodist Church
45 S West Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Notification date
All candidates will be notified via email when decisions have been made the internships.