Youth Ministries Coaching INTERNSHIP

Program Overview: 

Purpose: 

• Train young men for a career in Word of Life Youth Ministry as field staff.

• Equip participants with the skills and experience necessary for impactful youth ministry.

Eligibility: 

• Open to second-year graduates of the Word of Life Bible Institute.

Goals: 

• Prepare participants to serve as Word of Life Youth Ministry field staff members.

• Provide an opportunity to complete a Bachelor’s degree through a partner school during the program.

Structure: 

Interns will:

• Live at the Word of Life Bible Institute, discipling students and supporting headquarters staff.

• Travel to regions across the U.S., working with field staff in local churches.

Practical Experience: 

• Engage in ministry visits, connecting with youth groups and pastors.

• Assist in planning and executing local church youth outreach events.

• Participate in Reverb youth evangelistic events in the Northeast.

Comprehensive Training: 

• Learn effective methods for preaching the gospel to children and teens.

• Gain experience organizing and managing outreach events, such as Fascar and Archery Tag.

• Participate in Youth Ministry Core Training to build a strong foundation in youth ministry principles.

• Serve as staff members at Word of Life camps during winter and summer.

Transformational Journey: 

• Personal and spiritual growth through one-on-one mentoring and regional ministry engagement.

• Develop teamwork and collaboration skills to align with Word of Life’s mission.

Finances: 

• Cost: $1,500/month.

Support Raising: 

• Interns will raise support to cover the program’s expenses.

• Training for support raising will be provided through Via Generosity in August after graduation.

Youth Ministries Missions Reality Trip 

Program Overview: 

• A seven-day experience for second-year Word of Life Bible Institute students. 

• Designed to inspire students to consider the Youth Ministry Coaching Internship (YMCI) program after graduation. 

Activities Include: 

• Visiting youth groups and teaching in youth and children’s ministries.

• Accompanying staff on visits to pastors and youth pastors.

• Assisting in local church evangelistic events.

• Participating in youth leader training sessions.

• Receiving one-on-one mentoring to build ministry skills and experience.