ASPIRE

MINISTRY INTERN PROGRAM

Do you wonder if you're called to ministry? Do you aspire to serve others through the local church? Are you considering full-time or part-time ministry? Consider applying for the Aspire Program. Aspire is Temple's ministry intern program for individuals who are sophomores in college or older. 

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to his friend and fellow pastor, Timothy, “Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.”(1 Tim 3:1) The word for aspire in the Greek is ὀρέγοuαι, which means to reach out after or long for. An aspiration for ministry is a noble longing, one that the local church is responsible for identifying, equipping, and sending. This is the idea behind the Aspire Program. We desire to allow men and women to serve in a supervised ministry context, getting practical ministry training.


Qualifications

  • Born again Christian

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

  • Do not have to be a member of TBC but must actively participate during the internship

  • Member of a Southern Baptist Church for two years



Applications are open until Sunday, April 6 for Fall 2025 internships.

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SPRING 2026 positions

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Student MinistryStudent Ministry Intern

This position is responsible to share in shaping the vision for the student ministry and to assist in leading efforts to see that vision realized. The student ministry intern’s purpose will primarily involve working alongside student ministry staff to ensure effective ministry. Practically, this will require serving to assist the student ministry leadership in carrying out the overall mission of Temple Baptist Church to equip students to leverage their influence and lead others to Christ.

This position shall be subject to the supervision of the Student Ministry Staff. It is understood that this job description is designed to give a general overview of the duties of this position. While the primary and general focus should remain fairly constant, it is also understood that the specific duties and responsibilities are subject to change. Ultimately, the purpose of this position is to assist in the effectuation of the mission of Temple Baptist Church as it relates to the administration of the church.

Responsibilities:

The ministry intern will assist the college ministry by:

Major Contributing Activities

  • Meet weekly with the Student Ministry Staff for direction, planning, and encouragement
  • Be available and accessible to meet with students
  • Working with the Student Ministry Staff to set the direction for the various environments in the student ministry
  • Work with the Student Ministry Staff to ensure that they are equipping the people to do the work of ministry and not attempting to “do all of the ministry”. 

Sundays

  • Be present for the 9am service and present in the Refuge following the service to mix with students and adults.
  • Being open to subbing and teaching for BF Teachers
  • Serve on a rotation to be present at the counter during the BF hour.

Wednesdays

  • Attending Timtern meeting at 4pm in the Senior Classroom
  • Being present on Wednesday nights to assist with tasks and ministry and to assist the Timothy interns in their weekly duties.
  • Setup all the iPads for check-in in the refuge
  • Greeting new students and families / directing people on where to go
  • Be available to counsel at the end of services
  • Lead games and other service elements

 Weekly

  • Assisting our student staff in utilizing our social media platforms and creating a consistent digital footprint with good communication.
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Doing weekly student follow up with students of the same gender.
  • Going through spiritual/ministry development with one or all the student ministry staff members.
  • Assisting in keeping the refuge clean, aesthetically appealing, and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisting with campus outreach by helping brainstorm ideas, and facilitating and attending outreach events.
  • As able being present for campus ministries: First Priority, FCA, Games, extra curricular
  • Being available and being a team player.




FAQ's

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How many hours a week is the internship?

20 hours

How long does the internship last?

5 months, or roughly a school semester

Are the internships paid?

Yes. Each intern is paid an hourly wage

Can I have another job during the internship?

Yes, as long as the hours do not interfere with your schedule at the church

Do I have to be a member of Temple?

You do not have to be a member. However, during the internship, you will be expected to be involved in the life of Temple.

aspire program Team