Youth Ministry Discovery discover Internship one year youth ministry option
Youth Ministry Discovery Internsh
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he 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 SERVING Intentional ministry and leadership development in a church context through a minimum of 10 hours’ service per week. STUDYING Tertiary level study in Bible, Theology, Mission and Ministry of approximately 10 hours per week including participation at block courses and formational learning times throughout the year. Courses for completion of Certificate of 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)
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. Cost: Total of $3500 incl. GST (course fees, accommodation and food for Block Courses and BYM Coaches).
2018 Dates The Discovery Internship process runs from February to December each year. Study components fit inside semester dates. As well as key semester dates the Discovery Internship is based around: Discovery Day & Foundations of Youth Ministry Part One Discovery Day & Foundations of Youth Ministry Part Two Discovery Retreat
8 - 10 March (Auckland)
10 - 12 May (Auckland)
17 - 19 August
hip Key Relationships THE CHURCH/ORGANISATION 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. $3,500. The church may find other ways to give financial support like accommodation, food, petrol vouchers etc. 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 interviewing process. BYM will gather the interns nationally and regionally to facilitate their growth in youth ministry skills. CAREY BAPTIST COLLEGE 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.
Apply Now! Head to www.carey.ac.nz now and click on Discovery Internships where you will find all the information you need to apply. A student can be enrolled in a different Carey qualification whilst doing the Discovery Internship. Please talk to us about your options.
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