Praxis Internship in Pastoral Leadership
The Praxis Internship provides undergraduate college students an opportunity to experience pastoral ministry through a paid internship in a local church. In his second letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul reminded him to "fan into flame the gift of God" (2 Timothy 1:6, NIV). Through a guided experience of action and reflection (Praxis), we help college students explore and discern how God might be calling them into ministry and ‘fan into flame’ their passion to serve God.
In 2023, the stipend will be $3500 for the summer. Each intern is matched with a mentor pastor who guides them during the program. Praxis is designed to provide a range of experiences related to pastoral leadership, such as:
- Preparing and preaching a sermon
- Preparing and teaching a Bible study series
- Pastoral care
- Observing how administration works in a local church
- Leading others in community and missional engagement opportunities
Projected Summer Schedule
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May 31, 2023 |
Orientation |
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June 4, 2023 |
First Sunday in local church |
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June 5, 2023 |
Annual Conference (Waco) |
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TBD |
Praxis Retreat |
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July 27, 2023 |
De-brief and sending forth |
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July 30, 2023 |
Last Sunday in local church |
How to Apply
Applications are now closed for 2023. Applications for 2024 will be available after January 1. Prospective interns are encouraged to apply early because we will accept people before the deadline, and space is limited. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Walters (kevinwalters@ctcumc.org) or Meredith Bell (meredithbell@ctcumc.org).
