SUMMER INTERNSHIP
A Cornerstone summer internship is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves opportunity to serve Jesus and his church while being trained and discipled by experienced ministry leaders.
This is more than training — it's an invitation to grow in your love and knowledge of God, increase your dependence on the Holy Spirit, and further the mission of Jesus. The programme will fast-track you to be a more effective member of any church, for the rest of your life.
Training & equipping
You'll receive quality training by skilled teachers, pastors, and ministry staff. But more than head knowledge, you'll also get hands-on experience in various aspects of ministry, serving alongside our ministry apprentices and experienced leaders to help advance God's kingdom here in Christchurch.
Discipleship & growth
You'll have opportunities to engage with God personally and profoundly through regular discipleship and personalised growth plans. This is not for the faint of heart. You will be challenged in your understanding of God, stretched in your character to be more like Jesus, and grown in your skills and abilities to serve Jesus!
Structure & flexibility
The internship requires two days per week plus attending Equip conference:
Sundays: attending and serving at two services
Monday training: 9 am–3.30 pm
Four hours of flexible reading and ministry time spread throughout week
Attend Equip Conference: Monday 4th–Friday 8th January 2027
You'll get to:
Complete a Simeon Course
ReadKnowing God, J.I. Packer
Learn to give a Bible talk
Receive practical ministry training with staff
Serve in Kids’ Space
Attend Equip Conference
16 November 2026 – 1 February 2027
The 26/27 summer intake is now open. Interns are required to cover their Equip Conference registration, but we provide all other course materials, books, and training aids.
All internships are unpaid.
Get more details and express your interest via the link below.