These opportunities are classified as “internships” by the churches/agencies that post them. They represent a select list by churches and ministry agencies who seek to work with Bethel students. Most can be found on Bethel’s Online Career Center.
Note to students: To use any of these opportunities to satisfy your degree program’s internship, you must seek approval of the Director of Internship through the normal Internship Preparation process, and work with the church/agency to meet Bethel’s internship requirements.
Churches may explore entry on this list by contacting the Director of Internship and Placement at sem-internship-placement@bethel.edu.
We refresh this list as needed. Please check out this page periodically for more opportunities.
LifePoint Church
2220 Edgerton St., St. Paul, MN 55117
The Family Ministry Intern assists in the planning, implementation, and administration of all facets of the family ministry at LifePoint Church throughout the school year (Sept-May). This internship has the option of continuing through the summer. Strategic areas of the family ministry include Sunday School, Wednesday Night Programming, Discipleship/Mentoring of students, training volunteers, target outreach and discipleship initiatives. This is a minimum of 5 hours/week position, with potential of up to 20 hours/week if student so desires.
Compensation includes mileage and ministry expenses as well as a monthly stipend.
Contact Director of Family Ministries for more info or to apply:
Anne Mickelson
651-357-0387
Posted: 8/6/2019
New Hope Church
4225 Gettysburg Ave N, New Hope, MN
The Student Ministry Internship is a paid internship for the ’19-’20 school year. This position will work closely with the youth pastor and other team members to plan, host, teach, and shepherd middle and high school students. In addition to youth ministry you will get to see the inner workings of our local church and shadow other ministry leaders as you have interest in their areas. To apply for this role please email your resume to Jon at jkimmel@newhopechurchmn.org.
The Student Ministry Worship Internship is a paid internship for the ’19-’20 school year. This position will work with the youth team at New Hope Church to set up and implement a band rotation, lead rehearsals, and see that music worship happens on a regular basis in our youth ministry. In addition to youth ministry you will get to see the inner workings of our local church and shadow other ministry leaders, including one on one meeting times with our worship pastor. To apply for this role please email your resume to Jon at jkimmel@newhopechurchmn.org.
Posted: 7/23/2019
Berea Temple International Church
3224 Russell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104
Graduate summer internship focusing on the development of an Executive Pastor. Intern will assist in leading summer intern team and will have significant opportunities to preach/teach.
Posted: 5-2-19
NorthRidge Fellowship
12522 Main Street, Rogers, MN 55374
Looking for part-time Worship Pastor Intern with a love for Jesus and a heart for leading and discipling others through music and other creative arts. Please email resume to Andy Schultz, Worship Pastor, at AndyS@NRF.Life.
Posted: 4-9-2019
Grace Church
9301 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Looking for part-time "OneLess" intern to develop leadership and administrative skills to minister to children-at-risk. Application deadline July 9, 2019. Please email resume to hr@grace.church
Posted: 3-26-2019
First Baptist Church
1021 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Looking for part-time interns to begin serving on August 1, 2019. Intern positions include Serve Local Intern, Worship Ministry Intern, Kids Ministry Intern, Missions Intern, and Youth Ministry Intern. Application deadline April 7, 2019. Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@fbcminneapolis.org
Posted: 3-26-2019
Messiah Episcopal Church
1631 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116
Looking for a full-time Summer Intern for 2019 (Egalitarian). This runs from May 27 - August 7th, 2019. Less than 20% travel. Application closing is May 5, 2019. Please email resume to p.johnson@messiahepiscopal.org.
Posted: 3-13-2019
Berean Baptist Church
309 County Road 42, Burnsville, MN 55306
Looking for a part-time Summer Intern for 2019 (Egalitarian). This is for approximately 3 months, 10-15 hours per week. No travel. Desired start date is June 1, 2019. Application closing date is 3-18-2019.
Please email resumes to evelinag@bereanbaptist.com.
Posted: 2-21-2019
Cerenity Senior Care
New Hope Community Church
33030 Vichers St NE, Cambridge, MN 55008
Ministry Focus: Bethel graduate with a vision to mentor new leaders. Can offer paid internships on a limited basis.
Contact: Bill Berg, 763.552.7979, bill@newhopecambridge.org
Posted: 10-23-2018
First Baptist Church of Minneapolis
1021 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Ministy Focus: A community seeking to know Jesus more and become more like Him in the way we live our lives. Many paid internships available each year.
Contact: Matt Clausen, 612.332.3651, mclausen@fbcminneapolis.org
Posted: 10-23-2018
Presbyterian Homes
Various Locations
Ministry Focus: Chaplain internship in long term care setting, supervised by a qualified chaplain in a supportive spiritual community, with exposure to a variety of experiences.
Contact: Chris Wheatley, 612.269.1384, cwheatly@preshomes.org
Posted: 10-23-2018
Southern Baptist Church, Church Planting
Contact: Chris Reinertson, 952.881.1122
Posted: 10-23-2018
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry
1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN
Ministry Focus:
Contact: Jeff Freeman, 612.596.0090, jeff.freeman@goodnewsjail.org
Posted: 10-23-2018
Oak Haven Church
1555 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN
Ministry Focus: Bethel graduate with a vision to mentor new leaders, and a thoughtful approach to ministry. Great community.
Contact: Andy Kumpel, andy@oakhavenchurch.org, 763.434.6013
Posted 10-24-2018