youth ministry DISCOVERY INTERNSHIP
youth ministry DISCOVERY INTERNSHIP manatū taiohi tūhura The Youth Ministry ‘Discovery Internship’ combines distance learning, block courses, and hands-on experience that helps students gain foundational knowledge and skills for ministry with youth—all based in their home church. Students interact with other interns around the country; as well as having a supervisor, a mentor and receiving input from Carey and Baptist Youth Ministry Coaches.
Purposes of Internship
2019 Dates
SERVING
The Discovery Internship process runs from February to November each year. Study components fit inside semester dates. As well as key semester dates the Discovery Internship is based around:
Intentional ministry and leadership development in a church context. STUDYING
Tertiary level study in Bible & Theology, Mission and Ministry including participation at block courses and formational learning times throughout the year. SUPPORTING
Supervision and mentoring by experienced practitioners. Support and feedback through Carey’s Field Education process. Discovery interns also journey with and support each other as a cohort. The Discovery Internship is a twenty hour per week commitment - though some weeks will require more than others. This commitment will involve approximately ten hours of practical serving, eight hours of reading and coursework, and two hours of supervision and reflection. Courses for completion of Certificate in Christian Studies Ministry Internship and Reflection (Full Year)
Mission of God
(Semester Two Distance Course)
Foundations of Youth Ministry
(Semester One Block Course in Auckland)
Discovery Day & Foundations of Youth Ministry Part One
7-9 March
Discovery Day & Foundations of Youth Ministry Part Two
16-18 May
Discovery Retreat
16-18 August
(Auckland)
(Auckland)
Cost Total of $3,704 incl. GST. This covers course fees, FYM textbooks, Block course and retreat accommodation and food, ministry coaching, a regional training day, and some other BYM initiatives throughout the year. You may be eligible for a study or living allowance and/or one year fees free through the New Zealand Government Fees Free Scheme feesfree.govt.nz
Key Relationships THE CHURCH/ORGANISATION
CAREY BAPTIST COLLEGE
The church will provide a supervisor who will oversee the Intern’s day-today ministry experience. The church is encouraged to pay all or part of the costs for the Discovery Internship e.g. $3,704. The church may find other ways to give financial support like accommodation, food, petrol vouchers etc.
Provides course work as part of the Discovery Internship. Carey provides academic support for the year, as well as pivotal discernment conversations to help interns explore their call to ministry.
THE MENTOR
A person outside the church whose focus is on supporting the intern to grow personally, spiritually, and as a reflective practitioner. BAPTIST YOUTH MINISTRIES
Will be in relationship with the intern and the church. They will also be part of the entrance interviewing process. BYM will gather the interns nationally and regionally to facilitate their growth in youth ministry skills.
Apply
Now!
Head to carey.ac.nz now and click on Discovery Internships where you will find all the information you need to apply. Do you want more of a challenge? Ask us about our other internship options including full-time one year and three year programmes.
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