About
Focused on helping believers called into ministry be thoroughly equipped to do the will of God. Our role is to help create an environment, tools, and resources to spur spiritual and practical growth.
Community here matters
Weekly intern gatherings will help students grow spiritually together and personally. Students will also be part of planning community outreach, projects, and events to build leadership skills and deepen faith.
What’s Expected
Attend weekly meetings, services, and classes.
Serve in your ministry focus.
Participate in church events and services.
Maintain academic standing and spiritual growth.
Weekly All-Church Prayer – Students are expected to participate in the corporate prayer gathering every Monday at noon, fostering unity and intercession within the church body.
Believer's Meeting
Debrief
Students are required to attend weekly services. If students participate in a department-specific service, they may attend it instead. Students with failing grades may be restricted from participating in department-specific services until further notice. If there is a guest speaker, students are requested to be in service to receive from the minister.
Department Practicum – Practicum hours vary based on your assigned ministry focus. Students will begin receiving weekly hours approximately 4–5 weeks after orientation.
Students are chosen for a ministry practicum focus. They are placed under a department head who disciples them through practical and spiritual ministry experiences.
FOCUS
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Decide to focus on videography, photography, or graphic design during the year to further develop your skills. Each student will have a tailored learning experience based upon their ability. They will work on various projects and campaigns to fine-tune skills learned from lessons.
A portfolio must be submitted before final acceptance.
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Students develop essential administrative skills to foster an environment for ministry to thrive. The building blocks of this area are communication, collaboration, and connection. Students will aim to learn how to lead and serve people in the church body.
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Students will learn the importance of the relationship between missionaries and the church. They will gain team building skills, and administrative skills, and understand the steps to plan a successful mission trip. They will work with the Mission Director to gain wisdom and insight for missions.
Mission-focused students will be required to go on at least one mission trip. Students will need to apply for Global Entry in the fall.
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Pour into this generation who desire to be spirit-led believers. Students will get hands-on experience learning how to light various age groups on fire for Jesus. They will have different opportunities to build teams, facilitate services, and work side-by-side with staff.
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Students will develop practical leadership skills by assisting in the day-to-day functions of a worship pastor. They will learn the responsibilities required to produce a church service, and how to support their senior Pastor by providing Spirit-led worship leadership. The program is designed to empower and equip leaders to lead and run a worship department, and to lead the body of Christ in worship.
Auditions are required to be entered into department.
Classroom Instruction
Learn foundational biblical leadership, counseling, and ministry tools in a classroom setting designed to challenge and equip.
Community & Discipleship
Grow in Christ-centered friendships, discipleship, and accountability. Pray together, process together, and build one another up.
Spiritual Life
In prayer, worship, and personal devotion, times are created to pursue God deeply and learn to lead from His presence.
Practicum Focus
Interns serve in a chosen ministry focus, working side-by-side with staff to learn real-world leadership and ministry skills.
Typical Week as an intern
Our student schedules have been designed to allow you to optimize your time while at Life Bible College Internship. You’ll be submersed in biblical instruction, personal spiritual formation, discipleship, intentional community, and practical application within the local church at least 15 hours weekly.
Core Formation Classes – During these classes, interns will gather together to sharpen their spiritual and ministry skills through focused teaching and discussion.
FAQs
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The Internship will kick off by helping Life Bible College Orientation.
This will embark on the 8-month program of growth.
The academic year will begin on September 11th and students will receive a certificate in April.
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On average students spend at least 15 hours weekly. They are required to attend pre-service prayer on Wednesdays day’s and guest speakers.
We will do our best to work with your work schedule in relation to our office hours. The office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00-4:30 p.m.
Weekly Schedule Example
Monday Noon Prayer (1 Hr)
Student Led Study (1 Hr)
Wednesday Prayer and Post Service Debrief (3 Hr)
Leadership Class (1.5 Hr)
Departamental (9 Hr)
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Students will participate in assignments that are reflective in nature. All assignments are to develop spiritually.
The core class, Leadership Class, requires at least five hours of school work per month, including weekly reflections, journals, and readings. Beyond our core classes, departmental work is given to grow and expand the intern.
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Internship tuition is $1,900. A non-refundable $250 is due by August 1st. This fee includes expenses such as technology and books. Tuition must be paid in full by April.
We offer convenient monthly payment plans that can be discussed with the financial department. For more information please contact admissions@lifebiblecollege.com
