Next Gen Summer Resident - 2026

Next Gen Summer Residency - 2026 Session

The Next Gen Summer Residency is more than an internship — it’s a calling. Residents will be immersed in real ministry, authentic community, and transformational growth. Residents serve shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced Kids and Youth Ministry leaders, gaining practical skills, spiritual depth, and a vision for a lifetime of impact in the local church and beyond. This is your opportunity to experience what it means to lead, disciple, and serve — not in theory, but in the heartbeat of ministry itself.

What You’ll Do:

· Lead and Serve: Help craft environments where children and students encounter Jesus. Prepare lesson materials, lead small groups, and build meaningful relationships with families.

· Shape Experiences: Play a key role in major ministry moments — from summer camps to student trips and weekly gatherings.

· Collaborate and Create: Work closely with other residents and church staff, learning how vision becomes ministry in motion.

· Grow Deeply: Participate in weekly theological training, leadership development workshops, and intentional mentorship that will stretch and strengthen your faith.

What We’re Looking For:

· A college student or recent graduate eager to explore a call to ministry.

· A recommendation from a pastor, mentor, or ministry leader who can affirm your character and calling.

· Availability for full-time participation throughout the program (May 26 – July 31, 2026).

· A servant-hearted attitude and a desire to grow as a disciple and leader.

What You’ll Gain:

· Mentorship: Weekly one-on-one meetings with a ministry manager and consistent guidance from seasoned leaders.

· Training: Theological and practical instruction designed to prepare you for future ministry or service.

· Community: Join a cohort of peers pursuing the same mission — to serve, learn, and lead with joy.

Why This Matters:

· You’ll accelerate your spiritual and leadership growth in a gospel-centered, supportive environment.

· You’ll help shape the next generation of the Church — children and students who are learning to love Jesus and live for Him.

· You’ll build relationships that last, with mentors, peers, and ministry partners who will walk with you beyond the summer.

· You’ll gain clarity and confidence in how God may be calling you — in ministry, missions, or wherever He leads next.

Ready to Step In?

If you sense God stirring something in you — a hunger to grow, serve, and lead — this residency is your invitation. Step into a summer that could shape the rest of your life!

Application deadline is December 31, 2025.

The base hourly rate is $11.00 for standard hours and a rate of $16.50 per hour for designated overtime hours in accordance with applicable wage and labor laws.