Student.Church

Student.Church provides congregational internships to students who are interested in a deeper experience of church life or pursuing a call to ministry. Interns are mentored by seasoned ministers as they explore the breadth of congregational ministry through a variety of learning experiences. On this web page you will find more information about the application process for students, the role of congregations in the support and nurture of interns, as well as CBF's resources for walking alongside both the student and church throughout the internship.

About Student.Church

Length of Internship: 10 weeks (this includes a required orientation and debriefing) starting mid/late May and ending early August

Orientation: This event builds community among all CBF Student.Church and Student.Go interns, while also training and preparing interns to enter into their internship equipped with new skills and resources. Orientation is required. Orientation is tentatively scheduled for May 23-25, 2023, and will be held in person in the Atlanta, GA, area.

Debriefing: Students end their internship at a formal debriefing typically held at a retreat called Selah Vie. This experience is a necessary part of the process of transitioning back into student or work life. Selah Vie is being planned as an in-person event for the first week of August 2023.

Summer Finances: Student.Church interns are paid a minimum of $1200 (1/2 from church internship site and 1/2 from CBF). In addition, CBF covers travel expenses to and from Orientation and Debriefing at Selah Vie and all costs associated with these events (if held in-person). The host church/site also covers housing (if needed) and expenses for all church-related activities while on the field.

Application Timeline: The application period for Summer 2023 opens December 1, 2022 and will remain open until all positions are filled.

Intern Application Information

Student.Church interns are characterized as:

Committed followers of Jesus.

Students enrolled in an undergraduate program and have completed at least one year.

Graduate students (including seminary students) enrolled in a master's level or higher degree program.

Individuals who may not be enrolled in college but are at least 18 years of age and exploring other vocational opportunities through the military, etc.

Individuals considering ministry as a life calling who would like to try on a ministerial identity.

Individuals who love the local church and want to serve others and gain leadership experience.

Note: Students do not have to belong to a CBF partner congregation in order to participate.

How do I apply?
We are not receiving applications at this time. Please keep checking our website for updates.

Church Application Information

Student.Church congregations are characterized as:

Churches that affiliate with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship through financial contributions, support of global mission personnel, participation in CBF events, programs, etc.

Churches that are seeking a relationship with CBF by actively engaging in conversation with CBF global staff, state and regional staff, or field personnel.

Churches that are looking for an opportunity to mentor young adults as they grow personally and professionally.

Churches that are already in conversation with a student to serve as their intern.

Churches that are open to having an intern placed in their setting.

How do churches apply?
We are not receiving applications at this time. Please keep checking our website for updates.

If you have questions about the internship, contact our team .