FOLLOWING THE CALL INTO THE SUMMER

NHW’s Summer intern program champions the next generation and captures the heart of the mission to prepare the best servanthearted leaders who will take the Gospel to the World. Students awarded an intern position receive room and board, two classes toward their academic program, and a monthly stipend to support their participation. The program provides a thirtyhour work week, giving students daily learning opportunities with mentors and time to develop experience in their areas of specialized ministry.

Keeping with the NHCC mission and purpose, the internship program models itself around three core areas: spiritual life, academic life, and work ethic. Students attend morning devotions twice a week, as well as the School of Church Leadership (SCL) Bible study taught by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. A weekly Team Building class led by Pastor Aaron Cordeiro connects academics with daily practicum ministry instruction. Group workouts and additional responsibilities to assist with the upkeep of the college round out weekly hours and emphasize the importance of honoring God with a strong work ethic.

WORDS: CONNIE TURNER

A highlight of the summer internship was the planning, development, and participating in two camps that served 121 middle school and high school students. Interns served, practiced their leadership skills, and witnessed the faithfulness of God as many students received Christ and re-dedicated their lives to Jesus. In addition, through thoughtful post-camp debrief, God was clearly working to highlight and confirm our interns’ call to ministry.

Thanks to the generosity and investment of many, NHCC is able to provide a training ground for emerging leaders to grow and develop in both integrity of heart and skillfulness of hands.

PHOTOS: DERREK MIYAHARA; JOHNNY CHILDERS; KAZUYA SENOO, CLASS OF 2023

Commencement is the public announcement of all the hardwork that Jesus, NHCC faculty, and I did over the last four years!”

I learned how to work hard and the importance of preparation. I got to cut my teeth on practicing the art of leadership. It was a safe place to try things and make mistakes, which I believe is a very big part of life. My training here has also prepared me with job skills and has given me qualifying experiences.”

May 6th, 2022

Graduation

NHCC prepared me in understanding and defending my faith not only in Christian fields but also in nonbelieving fields.”

I am definitely different from the time that I arrived at NHCC. I have always followed and loved Jesus from the time I was young, but I didn’t really know or understood why. I now feel that I have the meat behind my faith and can stand confidently with Jesus as my Lord, and live a life that reflects that!”

One piece of advice that I would give to future prospective students is to follow the call with your whole heart! There are going to be many who doubt you and think that you’re crazy, but as long as you have Jesus on your side, everything will fall into place exactly how it’s meant to! Lean in to the call, invest in yourself, and walk out of here being the person God has created you to be!”