NWH INTERNSHIP
A PROGRAM ALL ABOUT PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHURCH LEADERS AND MEMBERS AS THEY LOVE JESUS, LIVE LIKE JESUS, AND MAKE HIM KNOWN!
OUR Vision
Love Jesus. Live Like Jesus. Make Him Known.
Living like Jesus means serving and being in community. Jesus invited many, but only a few followed closely. This nine-month journey focuses on spiritual growth, serving in the church, and walking alongside other believers through the following:
Hands-on ministry training (~12 hrs/week)
Bible teaching & leadership development
Equipping leaders ages 18-25 to serve & make Jesus known, while providing free housing!
Duration: Internship runs from September to mid June (9 months) with the potential to extend into Summer or multiple years
We encourage all interns to either work part-time or take courses in higher education during their time as an intern - this helps establish a weekly rhythm and life habits for future success!
This internship prepares and sends out leaders for lifelong faith and ministry. (For more details, click on the specific ministry track you are interested in below!)
MULTIPLE TRACKS TO CHOOSE FROM
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WORSHIP MINISTRY
Learn what it means to truly lead God’s people in singing His praises. You will learn how to illuminate a stage, fill a room with sound, lead volunteers, read chord sheets and understand basic music theory, focus a congregation’s attention toward Christ, dwell richly on His words, and articulate those words from a Sunday morning platform.
You’ll learn to be as invisible as you must be, and as present as you can be, all for the praise and glory of the King.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Leading Gen-Z and Gen Alpha to believe, belong, be trained, and be strong is not an easy task, but it IS worth every second invested. Be a part of an energetic environment designed to help you grow in relationship and leadership by serving others. We encourage and equip youth interns to work hard, play hard, and live life with students!
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CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Talk about hands-on experience! From large-group and small-group settings, discipling kids from preschool through upper-elementary, and planning outreach events. You will learn to lead a volunteer team as you help to plan training events and fellowship events for the Children’s Ministry Team. Most importantly, you’ll be able to deepen your faith with God as you stretch yourself in service and rely on Him to work through you!
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Young Adult Ministry
There is a resurgence of Christian faith among young adults — and you can be part of leading the way. Jump into the Young Adult ministry track and join what God is doing in Corvallis and beyond. As a Young Adult ministry intern, you will help build a strong, gospel-centered community for college students and young professionals alike. Behind the scenes or leading from the front, we are looking for young adults who are humble, sharp, and ready to lead. Partner with us to love, disciple, and mobilize this generation.
Pastoral Residency
Different than the Internship, the Pastoral Residency is aimed at equipping those who want to go into full-time pastoral ministry. As a resident, you will get a front-row seat to see what leading a church is all about. You will develop your pastoral leadership through experiences in teaching, preaching, leading, and shepherding. Applicants ideally should have completed or be currently pursuing theological education. Those outside the ages of 18–25 are also welcome to apply.
WHAT PAST INTERNS HAVE TO SAY:
“I’VE learned to think and approach life in different ways; it has been a great and rewarding journey!” - CODY W.
“THIS CHURCH HAS lovED me so deeply and pusheD me to jesus…it really is a family here.”
- LEXIE M.
“I am so thankful for how God has used this opportunity to remind me of how he is faithful.” - Jon G.
“My love for students, for ministry, and for the local church grew more than I could have ever imagined!” - Lainee n.
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Interns will have a main emphasis in one ministry, but staff can assist in finding opportunities for an intern to serve in more areas if interested!
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Interns are not given a stipend for their weekly hours, however, free housing is given to each intern! (Does not apply to Pastoral Residents)
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Interns will receive free housing on church campus as part of the intern program
Large appliances, kitchen necessities, and living room furniture is supplied
Bedroom furniture (excluding beds) will be supplied by the intern. Dressers, nightstands, etc are often left behind for the next interns to use if desired. Accepted interns will receive details on any available furniture
Depending on applications and capacity, interns may have a roommate
Each intern will pay a fixed rate of $50/mo. for utilities (electric, water, gas, garbage)
See photos of girls/guys houses below
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Serving consecutive terms as an intern is a possibility upon your supervisor's approval! (Interns must re-apply)
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No, this internship is designed for individuals, with the experience of living in the intern house.
If married, you can contact us if you are interested in volunteering in an area or being a Pastoral Resident!
Questions and answers
READY TO APPLY?
READY TO APPLY?
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-27 YEAR ARE OPEN!!
Candidates must:
Fall in the age range of 18 - 25 years old.
Be living a life in Christ and desiring to grow in their walk with the Lord.
Support our vision to Love Jesus, Live like Jesus, and Make Him Known.
Affirm the basic doctrines of Christian faith - See What We Believe.
Possess a desire to follow leadership and lead others also.
Maintain a teachable spirit and flexible attitude that is necessary for ministry.
A select group of applicants will be chosen for the interview process. After the interview process is complete, applicants will be notified if they have been chosen for the Internship Program.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Gary Jones: gary@nwhills.com
