SOME GENERAL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE...
Q: Who is our target audience for interns? A: College students or college graduates with a call to ministry.
Q: Why an Intern Academy? A: Churches are constantly looking for quality ministry leaders. The Intern Academy exists help churches find quality leaders. Young leaders need training, experience and accountability to succeed in ministry. The Intern Academy will equip young leaders for success.
Q: Who oversees the Intern Academy? A: The Intern Academy Director, Board, and Ministry Team work together to oversee all Intern Academy operations.
Q: Who are the Coaches? A: The Coaches are pastors, ministry leaders, and not for profit organization leaders who have intern coaching experience, are committed to Intern Academy values and are certified as an Intern Academy coach.
Q: Are the internships only for those with a call to student ministry? A: No. We believe that anyone with a calling to ministry and desiring more training can benefit from the Intern Academy experience.
Q: How will this help churches? A: Churches will have a resource to find healthy, young leaders with training and experience. These Intern Academy graduates will have well rounded training in both their personal life and ministry experience.
Q: Where is the Intern Academy located? A: In local churches and organizations all across the United States under the supervision of a Certified Intern Academy Coach.
Q: How does the Intern Academy placement work? A: If the Intern is accepted into the Academy they will be guaranteed a position with one of the Intern Academy coaches. Actual placement is determined by the Intern Academy Coaches through the interview process.
Q: How will this help people who feel a call to ministry? A: Interns will be networked with some of the best coaches and developers in the country as well as interns from all over the country. They will get an intense practical experience, receive holistic training, provided resourcing for future employment, and given encouragement and accountability throughout their ministry lifetime.
Q: Why should I go through the Intern Academy instead of another internship? A: The Intern Academy combines the wisdom of its coaches. They have spent years putting together a holistic training network to give you the best ministry training you could possibly have. You will be stretched and developed. And you will gain a national network that is unique to Intern Academy of both peers and coaches that have committed to continue to invest in you throughout your ministry lifetime.
Q: What is the Intern Academy Retreat? A: The Intern Academy retreat is a 3 day, 2 night event in May, focused on bringing together our coaches, interns, and intern grads each year. Anyone who is a part of Intern Academy is welcome and encouraged to attend every year, and it is a great opportunity to make some connections inside of the network as you start your internships. Retreat cost is included in your membership fee, so all you have to do is cover your transportation to and from.