Internship Program
Vision
We desire to be a multiplying church. A church where gifted men and women are mobilized and equipped to be ministry leaders in secular and large urban cultural contexts.
Our program strives to provide a well-rounded internship experience by complementing an intern’s theological education with practical ministry experience in 1) preaching & teaching, 2) leading & organizing and 3) shepherding & counselling.
TYPES OF INTERNSHIP
To accommodate our interns in various stages of life and with differing ministry gifts and calling, we offer three types of internships. Our goal is to provide each intern with a generalist ministry foundation (e.g., teaching, leadership, discipling) and opportunities to hone their specialist gifts and calling (e.g., small groups, youth ministry, young adults, mercy, discipleship groups, worship, administration).
Lay/part time
10 hours/week
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GENERALIST
Pastoral Training
- Lead a small group
- Help with Young Adults
Leadership Training
- Monthly leadership luncheon with other interns led by the Senior Pastor
Theological Training
- Monthly theological training led by the Teaching Pastor
- One seminary course
Halftime Pastoral Internship
20 hours/week
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GENERALIST
Pastoral Training
- Lead a small group
- Occasional liturgizing
- Disciple one or two emerging lay leaders
- Attend weekly pastors’ lunch
- Occasional Grace Center teaching opportunities
- One annual preaching opportunity
Leadership Training
- Monthly leadership luncheon with other interns led by the Senior Pastor
- Workshops / Conferences (e.g. Simeon Trust, TGC, T4G)
- Attend weekly staff meetings
Theological Training
- Monthly theological training led by the Teaching Pastor
- Seminary education
SPECIALIST
- Pick a ministry focus for one year. The ministry director will customize an internship plan that best fits the learning objectives of an intern and the needs of the ministry.
FULL TIME PASTORAL INTERNSHIP
40 hours/week
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GENERALIST
Pastoral Training
- Lead a small group
- Regular liturgizing
- Disciple one or two emerging lay leaders
- Oversee/coach a few small groups
- Attend weekly pastors’ lunch
- Occasional Grace Center teaching opportunities
- Several annual preaching opportunities
Leadership Training
- Monthly leadership luncheon with other interns led by the Senior Pastor
- Workshops / Conferences (e.g. Simeon Trust, TGC, T4G)
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Opportunities to oversee certain Sunday Worship operational functions
Theological Training
- Monthly theological training led by the Teaching Pastor
- Seminary education
SPECIALIST
- Pick a ministry focus for one year. The ministry director will customize an internship plan that best fits the learning objectives of an intern and the needs of the ministry.
Duration of Internship
Most internships vary between 3 months to a 2 year period. Having said that, special arrangements can be made to tailor the duration of the internship according to the unique circumstances of an intern.
FUNDING
We require all halftime and full time interns to raise their own financial support. Successful applicants may also receive funding from Grace Toronto Church if available. The amount of financial support is based on the needs of each individual intern and must be approved by the Executive Director. Successful internship applicants will receive training and coaching during their fundraising process.
online internship
Unfortunately, at this time, we do not offer an online version of our internship program. You will need to be physically present in Toronto to take part in our program.
How to apply
If you are interested to apply to our internship program, please submit the following documents to Joe@gracetoronto.ca
***MARCH 2022 UPDATE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW INTERNS FOR THE TIME BEING. SHOULD ANY CHANGES ARISE, WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE ACCORDINGLY***
Resume
Briefly describe your journey of faith (3 pages single spaced maximum)
Briefly describe your learning objectives and expectations for your internship (3 pages single spaced maximum)
In 500 words or less, please tell us why Grace Toronto’s internship program is the right fit for you?
We will respond to your application within 3-5 business days.
questions
If you have any questions about our internship program, please don’t hesitate to contact Joe@gracetoronto.ca
***MARCH 2022 UPDATE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW INTERNS FOR THE TIME BEING. SHOULD ANY CHANGES ARISE, WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE ACCORDINGLY***