The apostles walked and talked with Jesus during the three years of his ministry here on earth, watching, training, listening, practicing. They had the ultimate mentor. With our internship program, we give you the next best thing.

During your Junior/Senior year we’ll plunge you right into the middle of your ministry area of interest to become a modern disciple of a godly leader. Apply all that you have learned in your major to real life, and gain the invaluable experience that only guided trial and error can teach you. This unique opportunity will give you an edge of practical experience, confidence, and wisdom as you step out into your field after graduation.

Supervised Ministry Experience (SME) Defined

  • The SME will be fieldwork under the supervision of a skilled professional in the area of the student’s major.
  • Detailed tasks will be assigned by the school Faculty Advisor and Field Supervisor with formal evaluation and grades.
  • The student’s Faculty Adviser must approve the student’s SME Site.
  • The student’s progress in their SME is monitored and directed by the student’s Faculty Advisor.
  • The SME is a prerequisite to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • It can be summer long (30 hours per week for 10 weeks), semester-long (20 hours per week for 15 weeks), or year-long (10 hours per week for 30 weeks), or an alternative may be arranged with the Faculty Advisor.

For more information on the SME process, take a look at the SME Manual.