Internships + Residences

Your ministry journey starts here.

Western Reserve recognizes the need for the church to train and equip those who have a calling of vocational ministry upon their lives. At Western Reserve, part of our core vision is to develop these disciples through structured training reflected in our internship and residency programs.

Developmental elements of Next Internships and Residencies at Western Reserve:

NEXT interns and residents will have a structured path of practical ministry experience.

NEXT interns and residents will be provided a plan for continuing formal training (i.e. biblical certification, college degree, seminary degree) and/or informal training relative to the level of internship/residency applied for.

NEXT interns and residents will have ongoing coaching and training from ministry coaches in their specific ministry area.

NEXT interns and residents will be paired with a mentor approved by Western Reserve, who displays deep Biblical integrity, is a leader within the church, and has a commitment to the development of future leaders.

NEXT interns and residents will have evaluations completed on a regular basis and will include areas of personal growth, leadership development, and task completion.

INTERNSHIPS

Internships will range from 8 weeks-4 years, depending on the education, stage of life, ministry experience, and leadership goals of the applicants. Current ministry departments in the NEXT internship program include: Worship, Production, Reserve Kids, and Reserve Students.

To apply, please download this form, fill it out, and send it to Pastor Lawrence La-Follette at lawrence@wrgc.life

RESIDENCIES

Residents will range from 1-3 years for applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree and are pursuing or have completed a graduate degree in ministry. Current ministry departments in the NEXT residency program include: Worship, Production, Reserve Kids, and Reserve Students.

To apply for a residency, please download this form, fill it out, and send it to Pastor Lawrence La-Follette at lawrence@wrgc.life