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.

