Summer-Internship Program

We have a heart for the future of the Church and the Next Generation of Leaders

TCC’s summer-internship program is geared towards college-age young adults. This internship runs from May to August and lasts about 10 weeks. 

Flexibility: There is some flexibility to the ministry framework, as long as the candidate is qualified, and interested in the Church-based Ministry Internship purposes. 

Process: As we prayerfully consider how to foster discipleship and training for the next generation, TCC is accepting applications from any TCC-connected young adult who is beyond High School graduation. The “term” of the internship is about 10 weeks. Selection will be made by TCC Elder Team in consultation with Pastor Bruce, and specific ministry roles and schedule will be determined once a Ministry Intern is selected.   

Qualifications

  1. Believer in Jesus Christ with strong connection to TCC
  2. Evidence of current Christian growth
  3. Desire to learn about church-based mission/ministry
  4. Willing to serve in specific roles of hands-on TCC’s ministry (could be VBS, TCC Kids, I/O Youth, Missions, etc.) as agreed and based on the applicant’s interests/strengths and TCC’s needs.
  5. Willingness to be part of TCC’s Antioch Summer Cohort (4 Antioch hours can count in the 20) 
  6. Participate in TCC’s college or young-adult fellowship offered (not counted in 20 hours)
  7. Regular at TCC Sunday Worship Services this Summer (can count in the 20 hours)

Purposes 

  1. For Individual- Grow in understanding of and leadership in Church-based mission/ministry for either discerning if this might be a future career or for long-term effectiveness as church lay ministry leader.  
  2. For TCC- Cast a vision for young adults to be part of church-based mission/ministry, and to provide some manpower (or woman-power) for TCC’s ministry and mission.   
  3. For the Kingdom- To foster conversations with young adult Christians that might help TCC more effectively reach and serve-alongside this age group, all to the glory of God.  

Details

Length: May to August lasting about 10 weeks.
Time Commitment: 20 hours weekly of Church-based ministry work.
Application Deadline: Second Monday in April. 

TCC’s Internships and Residencies exist to disciple, train, and test as we develop the Next Generation of ministry leaders. 

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Other Internship Options

TCC understands that further discernment and testing may be needed around your calling, or interest in vocational ministry. 

Though TCC does not have a specific track, we are willing to help guide an individual about the potential for a uniquely catered internship. This could be through a long-term mission’s trip (6 months – 1 year) with our partners at Converge International Ministries. Or we could also explore what it would look like to engage in an internship locally (6 months – 1 year).

Qualifications

  1. Believer in Jesus Christ with strong connection to TCC
  2. Evidence of current Christian growth.
  3. A college graduate or has significant work experience.  
  4. Desire to further learn and discern their call to ministry.
  5. Willing to serve in specific roles of hands-on TCC’s ministry as mutually agreed upon and based on the applicant’s interests/strengths and TCC’s needs. 
  6. Participate in a small group at TCC each season.
  7. Regular at TCC Sunday Worship Services.

Purposes 

  1. For Individual- Grow in understanding of Church-based mission/ministry. To gain further discernment around a future career in ministry.  
  2. For TCC- Further cast a vision around church-based mission/ministry, and to provide some manpower (or woman-power) for TCC’s ministry and mission.   
  3. For the Kingdom- To foster conversations with Christians that might help TCC more effectively reach and serve-alongside their gifts and passions, all to the glory of God.  

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