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Pre-Ministerial Internship Program

The Pre-Ministerial Summer Internship Program is coordinated through the Pro Humanitate Center and the Office of the Chaplain. This unique program is designed to give undergraduate students, who are discerning a call to Christian ministry, an opportunity to practice ministry in a variety of ministerial settings in the Winston-Salem area. The Pre-Ministerial Internship Program offers personal and financial support, as well as reflects the university’s mission: "in service to humanity." Selection to the program is based on a competitive application process.

The Internships:

• Are open to undergraduate students who have not yet completed their degree requirements.
• Are designed for students who are discerning a call to Christian ministry in a variety of settings including: church/parish, retreat ministry, faith-based nonprofit, or chaplaincy.
• Require an eight week commitment from June-July, including a 40-hour work week. One day a week will be reserved for mentoring and reflection on the Wake Forest University campus.

Program Benefits:

• Orientation, experience, vocational formation, and mentoring.
• $3,000 stipend (before taxes).
• Weekly theological and vocational reflection with ministry and community leaders, Wake Forest University professors and staff, and other interns.
• On-site mentoring from program facilitators

Assistance provided in locating summer housing. Please note, however, that it is the responsibility of the student to secure and finance his/her summer housing.

How to Apply

Your Application Packet Should Include:

• Completed application form (download)
• Three letters of recommendation (including one from your pastor, priest, or ministry leader)
• 2-3 pages, double-spaced essay describing where you are in discerning your call to ministry, and your interest in the pre-ministerial internship program.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2010 by 5pm

Office of the Chaplain
109 Wingate Hall
P.O. Box 7204 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Discerning a Placement

Discerning a placement for your pre-ministerial summer internship will be based on your call to the ministry, your gifts and talents, and the needs of the placement site. The site will be determined by you, a site supervisor and the program facilitators. The discernment process should begin early in the application process. Placements could include a church or parish, retreat ministry, faith-based nonprofit or a chaplaincy.

Timeline for 2010 Summer Internships

Questions

Contact Tim Auman, University Chaplain (aumantl@wfu.edu) or Linda Dunlap, Associate Director, dunlaplb@wfu.edu