Residency & Internship Program

We want to help young leaders in the development of their calling, character and competency through their connection and contribution to Eastbrook Church.

We do this through two distinct programs: Summer Internships and Year-Long Ministry Residents.

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Summer Internships

Summer interns (High School Graduates) become an integral part of the staff under a direct supervisor in a particular ministry area (children’s ministry, communication, worship, etc.). Interns are encouraged to get to know the other summer interns for encouragement, collaboration and friendship. There will be a pastoral director for all of the interns who will meet with them as a group and help them process the experiences of the summer, both as a group and individually. Internships are unpaid.

Flexible Application Deadline for Summer 2025: June 1, 2025. 

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Year-long ministry residencies

Year-Long Ministry Residencies are full-time, paid positions from August 5-July 31. During the course of the ministry year, Residents become a part of our staff, with a direct supervisor in a particular ministry area for hands-on ministry experience, as well as a pastoral mentor to help them process their experiences. Residents participate twice a month in a development program that covers both theology and leadership, learning from the best readings and instructors with years of experience. Residents receive a stipend and housing with a host family, if needed. We are only able to consider applications from candidates living in North American countries. Available residencies for the 2026-2027 year are below:

• Adult Ministries – Engage with the Adult Ministries of Eastbrook Church by learning to develop and guide ministries, events and processes where adults attending Eastbrook Church can become connected into disciple-making relationships and by supporting, equipping and encouraging the leadership of the various adult ministries.
• Leadership & General Ministry – If you are interested in a more general residency focused on overall ministry and pastoral leadership, then this is for you. You will gain experience in several different areas of ministry during the course of the year, such as preaching and teaching, pastoral care, discipleship, evangelism/outreach, and church operations. The goal is to help you gain a balanced understanding of what is involved in pastoral leadership by working alongside various staff members during the course of the year.
• Missions – Explore how God is moving in our city and world by observing, supporting, participating in, and leading ministry opportunities. These include Eastbrook’s food pantry and medical clinic as well as at our International Community Center serving refugees or international student outreach. Connect with and help support our international field workers serving primarily in the Middle East, Asia, and Horn of Africa.
• Worship – The worship resident at Eastbrook Church would provide musical, clerical, and administrative support to the Worship Pastor, but also support to the other worship staff and volunteers. This qualified candidate will be responsible for using his or her personal gifts and technical skills to ensure the worship department achieves its goals.
• NextGen – Working with kids and students is not a calling for the faint of heart. The breadth of this residency is great; you’ll grow in volunteer leadership development, event planning, small group formation, and much more. Our desire would be, above all else, that you form a foundation of healthy ministry patterns. If you love the next generation, have unbounded energy, and have a deep abiding love for Christ we would love to have your application!

Although our residencies are for one year only, we offer assistance to residents in discovering their next steps of education or employment outside of Eastbrook after that year.

Applications for the 2026-2027 REsidencies are now closed. Please consider applying next year!

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