Internship Curriculum


Goal: Exposure, observation, basic skill learning

Core Purpose

Help participants:

  • Understand how a church operates

  • Explore different ministry areas

  • Learn basic professional habits

Learning Focus

1. Understanding Church Life

  • How ministries function

  • Roles of staff and volunteers

  • Church mission and values

2. Basic Professional Skills

  • Communication

  • Punctuality and responsibility

  • Following instructions

3. Ministry Exposure

  • Rotate through departments

  • Observe services/events

  • Assist in simple tasks under supervision

Participation

  • Set up chairs/materials

  • Shadow staff

  • Help with basic prep tasks

  • Observe meetings (when appropriate)

Development Checkpoints

  • Informal supervisor feedback

  • Personal reflection conversations

  • End-of-internship review

Outcome

Understands church operations and has basic ministry exposure.