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 Internship Opportunities
We only have space for 20 interns, so apply now to start the process before we run out of room!
Kidspoint
Children Birth-Elementary
Interns will join the Children’s Ministry team and assist in the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers, run events, help with programming, coordinate administrative and logistic support for the ministry, and ensure children and their families are well-served.
Midpoint
Middle School Students
Interns will work join the student ministry team and will function in both a team role & a pastoral role. This intern will take part in small group ministry, administrative and logistic support, parent communications, photography, tech, and overall team support.
Highpoint
High School Students
Interns will join the student ministry team and will function in both a team role & a pastoral role. This intern will take part in small group ministry, administrative and logistic support, parent communications, photography, tech, and overall team support.
Local Missions
Administration and Serving Projects
Interns will join the missions team and learn everything there is to know about being the hands and feet of Jesus to our local community. This is a pastoral role as much an admin role. This intern will assist with the Manna Care Program, administrative and logistic support, volunteer development and coordination, and guest relations.
Adult Ministries
Small Groups & Spiritual Growth
Interns will learn how to lead and grow a healthy adult ministry. The Adult Ministries Summer Intern will facilitate membership classes, assist in volunteer development for class, study and small group leaders, support ALPHA and baptism needs, and you will learn valuable client management and customer service skills.
Pastoral Care
Comfort for the Hurting
Interns will learn how to shepherd and care for people. This intern will join the pastoral care team and assist them as they provide care to congregants and the community. They will also assist in the planning and execution of Pastoral Care ministries and services.
Worship and Production
Creative, Tech, & Music
Interns will be trained in all areas of Worship Production and learn valuable life skills while gaining workplace experience. The Worship Production Summer Intern will be responsible for a team role, which may including audio mixing, lighting design, live video, and overall team support. Some training will be provided, but proficiency in your respective area is expected.
Facilities
Work with your Hands
Interns will be trained in all areas of Facilities Services and will learn valuable life skills in the area of facilities management. This Intern will have a team role that may include building operations, maintenance, roof replacement, irrigation systems, HVAC systems, event setup/strike, event security, custodial support, hospitality, and overall team support.
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.