yourtern
Fall Semester Application Open!
A Ministry Internship in the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky
yourtern is designed to provide the exposure, experience, and education necessary to build a foundation for your calling.
Internship Overview
Create your solid foundation at First Baptist Church in Morehead, Kentucky.
Community
Build community within the church, beyond the internship program, with the opportunity to participate in a small group.
Outreach
Be a part of changing the lives of others in our community by serving with the many outreach organizations that partner with First Baptist Church.
Mentorship
Sharpen your gifts and talents and push past your comfort zone through one-on-one development with your assigned mentor.
Church Operations
Take ownership of tasks within your department and gain confidence in your leadership.
Spiritual Growth
Pause, remove distractions, and grow closer to God as you engage in a time of spiritual growth and devotion to God with other staff or interns.
Explore the Region
Have the energy and health to carry out your calling through your exploration of the beautiful mountains and trails of Eastern Kentucky.
Teachings with Staff
Learn directly from the leaders and staff members at First Baptist Church on a variety of topics that will stretch, grow, and equip you to succeed.
Bible Study
Create intentional time with God in the midst of a busy schedule by participating in a weekly Bible study.
Church Teachings
Engage in special First Baptist Church teachings, sermons, and internal staff teachings from Pastors Aaron & Jackson.
Departments
Administration
As an intern, you’ll work alongside our pastoral staff in graphic design, videography, and writing with everyday tasks. If you’re interested in editing graphics or videos, writing devotions to further all God is doing through our church, this may be a department you can spend a good amount of time in.
Creative / Technology
When working in this department, you’ll help organize and administer projects across our church. This could look like prepping for Sunday, assisting with events, or supporting the church administrator with everyday tasks. If you like spreadsheets and organization, this may be your favorite part of the intership!
Pastoral Leadership
In this department, you’ll work alongside our pastoral staff to help lead volunteer teams, set up for campus events, connecting with children and youth, and more. If you’re social, this is for you.
Details
We want to do what we can to help you get here, because there shouldn’t be anything that stands in the way of you pursuing God’s call on your life.
Your Active Week
In an environment that’s always moving, no week will ever look the same. Catch a glimpse of how your time will be spent while you’re an intern at First Baptist Church.
The majority of your time as an intern will be spent with your supervisor in your assigned departments. You will have the opportunity to complete departmental assignments and projects while gaining valuable ministry experience.
70% of your time is spent in the ministry departments assigned to you.
30% of your time is spent in the intern program.
During your internship you will participate in various weekly activities and assignments within the intern program to encourage teamwork and camaraderie with your ministry partners and mentors.
💲Payment
As an intern you will be paid a weekly stipend of $150 to offset living expenses such as gas, food, etc.
🏠Housing Provided
Free housing is available for those who live outside of the Morehead area. You will stay in a host home or in one of our church’s dorm-style apartments.
🪪Eligibility
The internship program is open to adults 18+. This program is only available to those who are residents of the United States.
🍎School Credit
School credit is available for those who are interested. We will partner with your school to help you meet requirements if possible.
🚗Transportation
The majority of your responsibilities will require that you have a reliable form of transportation which makes a license and car mandatory for your internship.
👷Work
Due to the nature of the program, we encourage applicants to search for an additional job while in residency. This will not only benefit you in the sense that you’re out in the community, but you’ll also be able to make more money than you would if you only worked the limited hours we’ve alotted.
