Intern  Academy

Building a pipeline of leaders through a network of ministry internships.

For years, we have heard about the deep need for leaders in the church. We have seen churches go for years without leaders in key roles because there are none to hire. We have developed resources and are constantly developing and training ourselves to better the training that we pass along. Our internships are in churches, ministries, and non-profits all over the country and we can’t wait to see how leaders grow in and through these internships!

Here is what we are about

Here is how we do it

Find the Called

We’re partnering with people across all stages of life to open the pipeline for future leaders. From helping high school students discover their calling, to sending college students nationwide for hands-on internships, to equipping graduates for ministry and other fields—we’re committed to developing leaders… period.

Train the Called

Across the country, ministry and nonprofit leaders who share our passion for developing the next generation have joined us as coaches. These coaches are essential—through their one-on-one mentoring, interns receive the training and foundation they need to grow and lead well.

Send them out

The results speak for themselves—everything changes when you hire a called, trained, and commissioned graduate from a program focused on developing leaders, not just filling roles. Our grads have gone on to become pastors, counselors, missionaries, and nonprofit leaders, making a lasting impact wherever they serve.

how you can be involved

give

Give to the mission and fuel the next generation of leaders!

Give to IA

intern

If you are feeling called to ministry, we want to help you get there!

Apply to Intern

coach

You can be a part of bridging the gap!

Become a Coach

Core Values

Character

leadership

mentoring

Statement of Belief

We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

We believe the Bible to be the inspired and authoritative Word of God.

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death on the cross, in His resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His return.

We believe that salvation for all is found in Jesus alone.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit who enables us to live a life honoring to God.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers.

Here are the stories of Intern Academy:

Interested in sharing one of these Intern Academy stories? Grab the download links to these videos and more to share at your church or ministry!

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Meet the Team

Nate Didway
Bob Hawker

Intern Recruitment

Coach Recruitment

Nathanael Lyon
Emily Ferrel

Events

Intern Grads

Intern Recruitment

Marketing and Media

Gabriel Renda
Mattie Jensen

Grad Team

Grad Team

Jeannie Zier
Chip Taylor

Intern Recruitment

Director

Kayla Harden
Matt Didway

Communications and

Called Retreat

Coaches

Drew Wallingford
Ben Kreider
Joelle Curah
Kaitlynn Bloomfield

Grad Team

Grad Team

our board

Howard Megill
Gretchen Dedina
Doug Norris
Mark Shaner
Mike Fakler
Chip Taylor

Director

Mission Partners