2026 Next Gen Internships

Find Your Passion. Find Your Place. Explore Real Ministry.

Apply for 2026

Discover your calling through real-world ministry exposure.

As your explore your next steps in finding a career, we want to come alongside you and provide experience, tools, resources, mentorship, and much more. The CHCC Summer Internship Program is designed to give you a clear look at the day-to-day work that goes into ministry-specific areas of interest.

You'll get a front-row seat to the planning and preparation that happens behind the scenes while getting to be part of executing the ministry as well!

We are eager to partner with you as you explore all that God has for you in ministry!

Age

18-25 years old

Time

40 hours per week on campus

Commitment

May - August (3 months)

Summer Next Gen Internship Opportunities

We will have space for 20 interns, so apply today!

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Cherry Hills Kids

Cherry Hills Kids

Children Birth-Elementary

Gain a comprehensive Children’s ministry experience working with kids from birth through 5th grade while developing leadership by guiding volunteers. You’ll practice volunteer recruitment, help create age-specific curriculum, and build communication skills by teaching across different groups. Additionally, you’ll enhance your event planning abilities by organizing a family-friendly summer event.

Cherry Hills Students

Cherry Hills Students

Middle & High School Students

Immerse yourself in Student Ministry by leading small groups, planning curriculum, and engaging in family outreach. Develop communication skills through teaching opportunities and collaborate with a team to organize one or two summer events. Participate in strategic planning meetings and a team book study for deeper ministry growth.

What are internships all about?

We know there is a cycle out there that’s hard to break into: You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. If you are passionate about serving God in your career and feel you may be called to ministry, an internship can help you find your calling.

Gain valuable life skills and experience while taking part in ministry as you work alongside gifted leaders who love teaching others how to do what they do.

Join a strong network of interns who are all trying to find their passion, their place, and the ministry God is calling them to!

FAQ'S

Although interns are not paid, we do give each intern a $3000 honorarium over the summer!

For students without family in the area, we can provide a Host Family for you to stay with. Host homes are generous volunteers who want to provide a home away from home for you. They are not expected to provide meals or transportation.

The applications do not have a specific deadline, but are instead open until filled. We recommend applying early as some internships fill very quickly!

Yes, each intern is responsible for their own transportation to and from Highlands Ranch, as well as the entire time they are in Highlands Ranch. It is required that each intern have their own car over the summer.

While the numbers vary each summer, this summer we can take only 20 people.

Students who are accepted in the internship program will be immersed in ministry for 12 weeks starting in May and concluding in August. Interns can participate in the internship program within the relevant ministry hours. Ministry core working hours are Sunday-Thursday 9:00 – 3:00pm, but schedules may vary outside those hours depending on the ministry.