One of our aims at Christ City Church is to ‘equip God’s people for works of service’ (Ephesians 4:12) so we have an internship and apprenticeship program where we train people in theological learning, character formation and gift development. We are delighted to make available another opportunity, specifically for students… a student internship.
The Big Idea (Vision)
- Get some ministry experience by being part of the CCC team – roles, responsibilities, discipline, team work, etc (all good skills for your CV!)
- Have access to more strategic personal development – in terms of gifts, character and theology
- Set up the possibility of a paid apprenticeship role with CCC after university. And if not the apprenticeship, receive guidance on “what next… how can I best serve God in Dublin/Ireland?” (whether workplace or ministry)
A few of the details
- 9 months (to fit around student terms/holidays, can be flexible)
- 10 hours a week (alongside studies)
- Meet once a month for 1-2-1 discipleship
- Meet once a month with your Line Manager
- Serve on two Sundays a month (two different teams)
- Participate in 6.30 Leadership
- Take on a role in one or more ministry opportunity in the church – Prayer & Worship nights, City Groups, Life Groups, Events (Banquet, Summer Party), The Intro Course, Communication (Social Media, Online, Email), Children’s and Youth Ministry, Speaking and leading opportunities
- Expenses provided (travel, coffees etc)
OPTIONAL (lecture dependant)
- Bible Reading – read the whole Bible in 9 months, with 6 optional essays as outlined in the internship handbook
- Attend Wednesday team time once a month – review theological and practical ministry topics as a group
- Attend two Monday staff meetings a month (this would be ideal)
- Extra theological training courses and conferences options(pick one option)
Are you interested?
Do read through the following resources from our current internship programme:
- Internship Handbook (including 9 month Bible reading plan & essays)
- Theological Training options
- Why CCC Internship
- Learnings from the Internship
And then if you’re still interested either grab a coffee with Steve or Maffy or apply here –
I wanted to do the internship to see how a church actually runs – and that’s exactly what I saw! From the upfront leading that we see on a Sunday to the behind-the-scenes work on a Monday, I discovered a lot about what a life in church planting ministry looks like. Doing the internship has challenged me to consider how I view many things in my life: church, friends and relationships, ministry, God and more! I’ve certainly learnt a lot and grown in different ways throughout this year.
Ilana Philips, 2023 student intern
The student internship at CCC was, above all, an opportunity for growth. As a newcomer to the church, this was a great chance for me to familiarise myself with the city, to establish fruitful and edifying relationships, and get to know other people as an international in Dublin. Throughout my year of interning, the Lord pushed me to take initiative, taught me how to welcome God’s people, and helped me dive further into theology. If you want to cultivate a greater love for His word and Himself, I would highly recommend it!
Audrey Bang, 2021 student intern
I started the student internship, alongside my college degree, unsure how they would unfold alongside each other and uncertain, yet excited about how I could become more involved with church life. However, reflecting upon my time I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it as I discovered more about God’s awesomeness as well as his love for the church. The internship positioned me in a role where I was able to explore leadership within the church through taking on more responsibility with Student City Group and leading Prayer & Worship Night. The internship was greatly flexible around my college hours which allowed me to prioritise both studying and church. As a student I felt my views and suggestions were valued by the staff team who went above and beyond to ensure my interests and ideas were accommodated for such as when assisting with the church social media each week. Discipleship meetings and bible focused essays challenged me to consider God and faith from different angles and encouraged me to think deeper about my relationship with Christ. I would highly recommend the student internship to any student who has a keenness to learn more about God’s church and experience his character in a new light.
Katie Young, 2019 student intern
Interesting, challenging, and arming would be some of the adjectives I would use to describe my experience of the student internship. An introduction into exegesis at the Irish Preachers Conference to begin the year, seeing the ins and outs of church administration through staff meetings and the learnings taken from leadership gatherings were some of the ample examples of interesting parts to the internship. Challenges included writing various essays as I worked through reading the entire bible, organising events teams for the Christmas Banquet as well as seeing how to improve upon my flaws through line management and 1-2-1s with church leaders. Arming and equipping came in the form of constructive feedback, being given responsibilities, and leadership training. I have learnt a great amount about myself, the church and God, and would recommend the internship to any student with some spare time on their hands. It’s tough work, but this work is rewarded with tangible enjoyment and personal growth.
Andrew Tutty, 2019 student intern