Brentwood Baptist church’s mission is “engaging the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody.”
One of our objectives as a church is to equip and empower a growing number of leaders. Internships is one of the strategies we use to accomplish that objective.
Brentwood Baptist Interns work part-time in a specific area of ministry in order to clarify calling, develop ministry competencies, serve a particular ministry, and gain experience for secular employment or ministry-based service.
We have a two-step application process.
Each step is described below.
STEP 1: Filling out the application.
Read all the content below, including the linked documents. If in agreement, proceed to Step 1 and complete the application. This process will familiarize you with common standards, list internship opportunities, and provide us with information we need to determine your eligibility for Step 2.
It will also provide a place to:
- Request the specific area for your desired internship;
- Submit the desired length of internship (summer, semester, year-long);
- Determine the type of internship.
STEP 2: Occurs after the application is received and accepted.
This step will only occur if your application is received and approved. You’ll receive an e-mail directly from the ministry area for which you’re requesting an internship. In communication with your supervising minister, you will discuss details 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 Step 2).
APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS
- After reading this document, if you meet the qualifications and God is leading you in this direction, complete Step 1.
- You’ll then be contacted as to whether you are being considered for Step 2 of the application process.
- Step 2 includes a more comprehensive application, including an interview with the ministry leader. Specific requirements, expectations, compensation, and other ministry-specific areas will be explained.
- A ministry leader will subsequently communicate whether you’ve been chosen to serve as an intern in your chosen ministry area.
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.