NextGen Summer Residency
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 (late May–July).
- 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, 2026.