Brentwood Baptist church’s mission is “engaging the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody.”

Read all the content below, including the linked documents. If in agreement, proceed to the application. This process will familiarize you with common standards, list internship opportunities, and provide us with information we need to determine your eligibility.

Reading this content will give you the opportunity to:

  • Request the specific area for your desired internship
  • Submit the desired length of internship (summer, semester, year-long)

After applying, you’ll receive an e-mail from a church leader. If your application is accepted, you will discuss details with your supervising minister about internship requirements, expectations, and compensation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

  • A personal relationship with Jesus.
  • Godly character and evident love for the Lord.
  • Humble and teachable.
  • Servant Leadership: Ministry is giving your life away to others.
  • Buys into the mission, vision, and values of Brentwood Baptist.
  • Willingness to submit to a background check.
  • Willingness to commit to our code of conduct.
  • Agreement and adherence to the doctrinal beliefs of our church.
  • Participation in PLACE assessment and subsequent coaching.
  • Adherence to office/ministry hours per internship track (determined in interview).
  • Local established residence or plans to be locally established prior to potential internship start date.

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • After reading this document, if you meet the qualifications and God is leading you in this direction, please fill out the application below.
  • You’ll then be contacted as to whether you are being considered for an internship.
  • If you are considered, you’ll be asked for an interview with the ministry leader. Specific requirements, expectations, compensation, and other ministry-specific areas will be explained during the interview process.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • On-the-job training;
  • Teaching/counseling on vocational service and ministry calling;
  • A working understanding of Brentwood Baptist’s DNA;
  • Opportunities for Personal and Leadership Development, including PLACE assessment and personal coaching.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Interns at Brentwood Baptist are ambassadors of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) and representatives of the church. This is a tremendous responsibility. For this reason, we ask all employees, including interns, to be above reproach in their actions and attitudes. For further details, consult our Personnel Manual Section 5, related to employee conduct.

This expectation of conduct includes:

  • Submitting to supervisors, pastors, and church authority.
  • Having a work ethic that represents Christ and serves the church faithfully (Colossians 3:17).
  • Guarding your Christian testimony and the testimony of Brentwood Baptist through your actions and activities.

DOCTRINAL COMMITMENT

Please read What We Believe.

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