Summer Rural Ministry Internship

The Summer Rural Ministry Internship is a ten to twelve week internship (approximately late May or early June through mid-August) for a seminary student preparing for ordained ministry in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) or another confessionally Reformed denomination.

Under the supervision of Mark Groen, Teaching Elder at First Reformed EPC in Edgerton, the intern will serve in an area congregation, gaining experience in preaching, pastoral care, and the rhythms of rural ministry.

• Participate in visitation or other ministry opportunities as available.
• Attend Session meetings to observe and learn about church leadership.
• Meet weekly with TE Groen for mentoring, reflection, and theological discussion.

Pay for the internship is $3000 a month. Church will also cover basic expenses. Mileage will also be reimbursed at the IRS standard rate.

The church will provide housing in a parsonage/manse for the intern during the time of the internship.

We invite applications from seminary students who:

• Are preparing for ordained ministry within the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition
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• Affirm the authority and sufficiency of Scripture and the doctrines expressed in the historic Reformed confessions.
• Desire to serve Christ’s church through ordinary means of grace ministry — faithful preaching, prayer, and pastoral care.
• Exhibit humility, teachability, and a heart for local church life.

Whether you grew up in a small town or not, this internship will deepen your understanding of pastoral ministry in a rural context and help you discern where the Lord may be calling you.