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Here is what you are getting into:
Coaching interns means investing in who the church will be three to five years from now. It is one of the most influential roles in ministry development, and one of the most demanding.
Coaching is not about managing tasks.
It is about shaping disciples, forming leaders, and living alongside emerging leaders.
Interns are not a substitute for hiring staff. Healthy internships prioritize formation and learning over filling gaps in staffing.
Regular coaching meetings are required
Interns require emotional and spiritual investment
Interns need time, presence, and intentional feedback
Internships are paid and include housing
You are not adding an extra set of hands… you are building a leader
Coaches model healthy rhythms: sabbath, boundaries, prayer
If you are looking for less work, Intern academy isn’t right for you.
Here is the good news: with Intern Academy, you will never coach alone!
Coaching interns is demanding, which is why Intern Academy surrounds coaches with a proven framework, trusted people, and resources they didn’t even know they needed yet.