Internship Program
Internship is an integral part of preparation for ministry. It provides the intern with an extended, in-depth practice of ministry for the purpose of integrating classroom study with field experience. In addition, internship provides our interns with a working relationship with another person in ministry rather than just a place to carry out practical Christian service. The intern is exposed to all forms and facets of the ministry but the primary focus in this experience is on the intern as a disciple in development and on the pastor-mentor as a teacher-leader. Internship occurs in any ministry context: a church setting, mission agency, not-for-profit organization or camps.
- Undergraduate Students > the minimum amount of time for an internship is 5 months on a full-time basis (40 hours per week)
- Seminary Students > the minimum amount of time for an internship is 3 months on a full-time basis (40 hours per week)
Ministry Coaching is an alternative to internship for those who have at least two years of ministry experience. Talk to Rev. Dr. Ric Strangway (Coordinator of Field Education) about ministry coaching if you have recently been in or currently serve in full-time or significant part-time ministry, or if you completed an internship in an Ambrose undergraduate ministry program.
2025-2026 Internship Information Sheet
This handout includes important information for School of Ministry and Seminary students (MDiv, MALM/MLM, MAIM/MIM degree programs) about pre-requisites, required documents/forms, interviews & more.
This document summarizes the due dates for regular internships (3 or 5 months in length) and extended internships (6 – 12 months in length)
Regular Internship (3 or 5 months) or Extended Internship (6 – 12 months) > intern submits completed form during first 2 weeks of internship
Step 1. Attend Internship Information Meeting
School of Ministry and Seminary students are invited to attend an internship information meeting on September 24th at 12:00 pm in L2040. We will provide initial details regarding the internship process.
Initial Planning for Internship
To be forwarded to fielded@ambrose.edu to indicate your interest in completing an internship.
Provide the following documents to Kelly Martin at fielded@ambrose.edu
This form is signed by all intern candidates and gives Ambrose University permission to talk to a church or not-for-profit organization about an internship placement for you.
Guidelines for Biographical Sketch
Follow the format in this document to create your biographical sketch
Police Check see Police check information sheet
This document includes important information about how to apply for a police check (with vulnerable sector search) if you do not have a police check that is less than 12 months old. [Note: we do not require the original copy of your police check and you are allowed to submit a scanned copy of your police check]
Step 3. Register for Internship Course
Once student’s internships have been confirmed and the Internship Seminar completed, the field education department will contact the registrar on your behalf advising the length of your internship. You will be registered in the appropriate semesters, and then will receive an email from the registrar confirming registration.
Dates to Remember:
September 24, 2024 > Internship Information Meeting(Lunch and Learn) on campus from 12:30- 1:00pm L2040
Late September 2024 – Early October 2024 > Internship interviews with Rev. Dr. Ric Strangway or Dr. Jennifer Singh, or Alice Kung.
Rev. Dr. Ric Strangway meets with School of Ministry students (Church Ministry, Children and Family Ministry, Youth Ministry) and Seminary students (MDiv, MALM/MLM, MAIM/MIM degree programs). Contact Rev. Dr. Ric Strangway at Ric.Strangway@ambrose.edu for an internship interview.
Dr. Jennifer Singh meets with School of Ministry students (Intercultural Ministry). Contact Dr. Jennifer Singh at Jennifer.Singh@ambrose.edu to book an internship interview appointment with her.
Alice Kung meets with all Chinese Language students. Contact Alice at akung@ambrose.edu to book an internship interview appointment with her.
December 15, 2024> last day to inquire about internship placement during 2024 – 2025 school year
February 15, 2024 > Information about Internship Seminar will be sent to interns and mentors
May 6-7, 2025 > Internship Seminar event for interns and mentors
May 2025 – April 2026 > Internship placements for School of Ministry & Seminary students