Taste & See Ministry Internship Application

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Personal Information

Name:

Date of Birth:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Permanent Mailing Address:

Are you currently a student at a college or university? Yes No

If yes, where?

Expected Graduation Date:

What type of ordained ministry are you considering? Elder Deacon Undecided

Ministry Involvement

Are you a member of a church? Yes No

If yes, which church?

Do you participate in a campus ministry? Yes No

If yes, which campus ministry?

Tell us about your involvement in your local church, campus ministries,
or other ministries, as well as any ministry leadership positions you have held.

Internship Placement Information

If you are selected as an intern, we will be placing you in one of five ministry settings for the summer. We want to know a bit more about you and your background so we can select the best setting for you.

Your race/ ethnicity

Your primary language

Other languages you speak

Would you be interested in a cross-cultural ministry setting? Yes No

Would you be most interested in a rural, suburban, or urban ministry setting? Why?

Please Respond to the Following:

  1. What does it mean to you to be a follower of Jesus Christ?
  1. What is God’s mission for the church? In your experience, how is the church fulfilling and/or falling short of God’s mission?
  1. What are the issues that concern you most in the world today?
  1. Explain what has led you to consider a possible career in pastoral ministry.
  1. How would this internship help you to gain clarity about your call?
  1. What special skills, gifts and graces will you bring to the summer intern program?
  1. What do you hope to gain from the experiences and challenges of being an intern?

References

Please provide the names and contact information for three references. This list should include a pastor who knows you well, an employer and/or a teacher/professor and one other person.

Pastoral Reference(pastor or leader of a worship community who is not a member of your family; a district superintendent or bishop is also acceptable):

Name:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Relationship to you:

Work-Related OR Academic Reference(an employer, manager, shift supervisor/teacher, professor, or academic advisor):

Name:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Relationship to you:

Personal Reference(a friend, colleague, mentor, etc.):

Name:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Relationship to you:

Application Process:

Please submit your completed application by Friday, March 3rd, 2017 by email to or by mail: NCCUMC-Office of Ministerial Relations, 700 Waterfield Ridge Place Garner, NC 27529. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Amie Stewart at or 800.849.4433, ext. 245.