Interested in an IBC student intern?

Service to the church 

• Hours per week – The church should set the intern’s schedule. A pastor or mentor should be specific about what is expected. 

• Participate in mentorship opportunities. This may include any aspect of ministry with an emphasis on the students' stated calling (preaching, outreach, youth, ect). 

• Be available to assist in the daily tasks around the church.

Maintain regular Christian disciplines:

• Prayer

• Bible reading

• Bible study

Behavior 

• Housing: Maintain a good relationship with the host.

• Dating: During the ministry internship, the student should refrain from becoming romantically involved with anyone in the church. Always keeping actions above reproach.

• Actively pursue the lifestyle of someone in ministry.

• Be productive in personal development.

Financial 

• Housing

• Weekly Compensation

  • $300.00 (minimum) per week paid to students for living expenses on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

  • $600.00 (minimum) per week paid to IBC for the student’s fall tuition. This should be paid directly to IBC upon completion of the internship. (If the student is a recent graduate, the church should provide the total amount to the student at the conclusion of the internship.)

Mentorship 

• Time with the pastor and or various church ministers

• Performance reviews

Trips (optional) 

• Travel expenses to Camp Meetings, Youth Camps, Youth Trips, etc

Support Student Educational Goals

• The pastor/mentor must agree to support the student’s educational goal of completing their degree plan at Indiana Bible College. 

Please note that all internships must be approved by the student’s pastor. IBC will help facilitate the connection between the student’s pastor and the host pastor.