2018 Summer Pastoral Ministry Internship Program

The Office of Clergy Excellence, a Connectional Ministry of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, sponsors the Summer Pastoral Ministry Internship Program. This program is for young adults, ages 18-26, who are interested in exploring ordained ministry through 10-week summer internships at United Methodist Churches and other approved extension ministry settings within the Florida Conference. These internships seek to provide a holistic, hands-on experience in pastoral ministry within a variety of areas of responsibility and under the guidance of a supervisor.

• Internship Dates: Monday, May 28, 2018 through Friday, August 3, 2018
• Intern Training Day: Friday, May 25, 2018 (Students and Supervising Pastors)
• Intern Reflection Day: Monday, August 6, 2018 (Students Only)
• Hours:  30 hours/week as scheduled with Supervising Pastor
• Housing:  Provided in a congregant's home, if needed
• Transportation: Preferred
• Salary:  $3,500.00 ($1,500 host site, $1,500 Office of Clergy Excellence, plus an additional $500 if the Intern attends both the Orientation and Reflection Day)

Thank you to all the churches and interns who have applied! Our program for the Summer of 2018 is now closed. Please check back for internship opportunities in 2019!